With Jimmy Butler back in the starting lineup and the chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors took advantage in Game 4. After a back-and-forth chippy contest,

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It's an intriguing matchup featuring proven playoff veterans for Golden State and a talented young core for Houston.

Saturday night's Game 3 loss was a slog, as the Rockets' limited offense mustered just 44 points in the second half, leading to a 104-93 defeat. Game 4's 106-104 loss was a slugfest, showcasing many of the hallmarks of the Rockets vs. Warriors rivalry from the previous decade, when James Harden and Steph Curry dueled.