While Butler was listed as doubtful prior to the Warriors' Game 3 win over Houston, he was eventually ruled out despite optimism among the fan base. Heading into Game 4, the star Golden State forward has a questionable tag, though the club announced prior to tip-off that he will, in fact, be active.

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is set to play and in the starting lineup for Game 4 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2 on Wednesday and missed the next matchup.