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.

Buddy Hield gave the Warriors a 102-101 lead on a sidestep 3-pointer with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter, the hosts’ first lead in six minutes. Butler pushed it to a three-point advantage with a tough layup over two defenders a minute later.

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,