The Rockets will regret not winning the one game that Jimmy Butler was out this series with his pelvic contusion, because he returned on Monday and had himself a night. Butler scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter — including hitting free throws that proved to be the game winners — plus secured the game-sealing rebound.

The Golden State Warriors were able to get the job done in Game 3, positioning themselves with a 2-1 lead heading into Game 4 with a chance to take a 3-1 lead,

When the Warriors needed big buckets down the stretch, they trusted Jimmy Butler to push the Rockets near elimination