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Game 4 of the opening-round Western Conference series between the Warriors and Rockets will tip off on Monday night at the Chase Center, and on both sides, the injury report will be critical. That's because Golden State is still dealing with the pelvic injury to star forward Jimmy Butler, an injury that forced him to sit out for Game 3.

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.