How to watch Warriors vs. Rockets, Game 4
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The Golden State Warriors will look to extend their first-round series lead against the Houston Rockets when they host Game 4 on Monday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on TNT and NBC Sports Bay Area.
Previously with the Warriors:
Golden State seized control of the series on Saturday night, defeating Houston 104-93 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead. Playing without Jimmy Butler—who was ruled out prior to tip-off with a pelvis contusion—the Warriors had to lean heavily on the heroics of Stephen Curry. The superstar point guard torched the Rockets for a game-high 36 points, consistently breaking down Houston’s defense no matter what coverage was thrown at him.
STEPH PUTS ON A SHOW IN THE BAY
— NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2025
36 PTS
9 AST
7 REB
5 3PM
2 BLK@warriors take a 2-1 series lead! pic.twitter.com/v9QtUxlGQU
Curry wasn’t alone though. He received help from Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II who combined for 33 points off the bench, with Payton scoring 11 of his 16 points in the fourth-quarter. Rookie Quinten Post, who was inserted into the starting lineup in Butler’s absence, also made an impact with a game-high 12 rebounds.
"That's the first time I'm hearing him say I'm special"
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 27, 2025
GPII had jokes for his dad Gary Payton in his response ️ pic.twitter.com/0wBpftV0ge
What to watch for tonight:
All eyes will once again be on Butler’s status heading into Game 4. According to reports, Butler was seen getting up shots during warmups before Game 3, but the team opted to play it safe and give him some extra recovery time. Now, reports before tonight’s game suggest that the Warriors “expect” Butler to make his return in Game 4.
"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
Butler’s return would be a major boost for Golden State. His ability to impact both sides of the floor as well as limit turnovers by slowing down the Warriors’ offense were all critical in Game 1 of this series. While they found a way to win without him in Game 3, replicating that success against Houston’s physical defense won’t be easy.
Adding to that, tensions are already beginning to rise as the series wears on. Draymond Green and Jalen Green were seen exchanging words after Game 3, with the trash talk spilling into their postgame press conferences.
JALEN GREEN ON DRAYMOND POSTGAME:
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 27, 2025
"Just talking. He can't really do much of anything else, so talking is his only way."
DRAYMOND GREEN on their postgame exchange:
"Game was over. Don't matter." pic.twitter.com/ablkqwjPl6
With emotions running high and an opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, expect the Warriors to come out aggressive and plenty motivated in front of their home crowd.
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Projected Starters
Warriors: Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green
Rockets: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun
How to watch NBA Playoffs First Round Game 4
Who: Golden State Warriors (2 - 1) vs. Houston Rockets (1 - 2)
When: Monday, April 28th, at 7:00 p.m. PT
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
TV: TNT and NBC Sports Bay Area (available on fuboTV)