Is Jimmy Butler Playing in Game 4? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Rockets vs. Warriors)

UPDATE: Jimmy Butler is expected to play in Game 4 on Tuesday.

"The Warriors and Jimmy Butler are expecting him to make his return tonight in Game 4."@ShamsCharania talks to @malika_andrews about Jimmy Butler's potential return 👀 pic.twitter.com/wuT1EJsPkr
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 28, 2025

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler is dealing with a pelvic contusion, and he's listed as questionable for Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets, per Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

Kerr: Jimmy Butler (pelvic) questionable for Monday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 27, 2025

Butler was injured on a rebound in Game 2 when Houston wing Amen Thompson crashed into him while he was in the air. Butler landed hard on his backside, and he was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game.

Golden State dropped Game 2 in Houston, and Butler ended up missing Game 3 in Golden State on Saturday night.

However, the Warriors were able to take a 2-1 series lead behind a 36-point showing from superstar Steph Curry. With Butler out of the lineup, Golden State opted to start Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post, changing up the starting lineup that it used in Games 1 and 2.

Golden State now enters Game 4 as a 3.5-point favorite at DraftKings. Based on those odds, it seems that Butler will have a chance to suit up in Game 4. If not, the Warriors play again on Wednesday in Houston in what could be a massive Game 5 if the Rockets even the series on Monday night.

Butler had 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals in Game 1 to help Golden State take a 1-0 series lead. Since joining the Warriors ahead of the trade deadline, Butler has been great, leading Golden State to a 23-7 record in the games that he's played in.

Golden State also closed the regular season with the No. 1 defense in the NBA following the Butler trade.

This story will be updated with Butler's official status for Monday night's game.

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