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**Warriors Beat Rockets in Heated Game 4, Take 3-1 Series Lead**
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 109-106 in a heated Game 4 matchup on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. The game was marked by multiple on-court altercations involving several players from both teams, notably Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, who was involved in several confrontations with multiple Warriors players, including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The scuffles resulted in a brief stoppage of play as referees intervened to separate the players. Despite the numerous disputes, Jimmy Butler led the Warriors to victory, scoring 27 points and securing the crucial rebound in the final seconds. The Rockets’ Fred VanVleet missed a last-second three-point attempt, sealing the Warriors’ win. The series now shifts back to Houston with the Warriors looking to close out the Rockets in Game 5.
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