Tue Apr 29 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Warriors’ Butler to Return for Crucial Game 4 Against Rockets

**OAKLAND, CA** – Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler will return to action for Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Monday night, the team announced today. Butler has been sidelined since suffering a deep glute contusion after a hard fall in Game 2.

The Warriors, currently leading the series 2-1, managed a victory in Game 3 without Butler, thanks to a 36-point performance from Steph Curry. However, the team will welcome back the crucial forward as they look to extend their series lead.

Butler, known for his intensity, has aggressively pursued his return, undergoing extensive treatment and rehabilitation. He received clearance from the Warriors’ lead medical decision-maker, Rick Celebrini, to play in Game 4. While he played 42 minutes in Game 1, coach Steve Kerr cautioned that his playing time in Game 4 remains uncertain, depending on how Butler feels during the game. Kerr cited uncertainty from Celebrini regarding the extent of Butler’s potential workload. The team will monitor his progress closely throughout the game.

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