Jimmy Butler delivered one of the standout performances of the NBA playoffs, helping the Golden State Warriors secure a crucial Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets. The 109–106 victory puts the Warriors in a strong position to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.
Butler made a significant impact on both ends of the court, leading a team that struggled with Stephen Curry’s off night. While Curry wasn’t at his best against Houston, Butler stepped up with 27 points to lift Golden State and shift the momentum in the series ahead of Game 5.
Following the narrow win, Butler addressed the media about the game and the team’s overall performance. However, he also made headlines for a blunt comment directed at Rockets forward Dillon Brooks.
Asked about a heated exchange with Brooks during the game, Butler didn’t hold back and said that Rockets player is the one who doesn’t like. “Get me on record for this: I don’t like Dillon Brooks. We are never having fun,” Butler said, making it clear there’s no love lost between the two.
Dillon Brooks #9 of the Houston Rockets.
Butler’s heated words for Brooks go viral
Jimmy Butler didn’t hold back during a tense moment with Brooks on the court, and now a viral video on social media is putting the spotlight on their fiery exchange. Butler was caught on camera delivering some harsh words to Brooks, right in front of a referee.
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“You are a bum and a b***. You weak,” Butler said, as Brooks responded with a smirk. The Rockets guard also found himself in another heated moment earlier in the game, exchanging words with Curry during a first-quarter scramble for the ball.
The scuffle prompted coaching staff from both teams to step onto the court to defuse the situation. While the clash between Curry and Brooks didn’t escalate, it ended with Warriors star flashing a grin and Brooks offering a noticeably more serious reaction.
Curry reacts to on-court incident with Brooks
After the game, Curry addressed his brief run-in with Brooks, offering a candid take on the moment and how it played out. “That was so stupid because he had did it literally the play before, and I just returned the favor. But they didn’t see him. They saw me. It’s like siblings, the second one always gets in trouble,” Curry told reporters postgame.
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