The Warriors changed the series when they picked up a Game 3 win with six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler sidelined, and are now looking to take advantage while he is back on the court. After a one-game absence,

The Golden State Warriors are getting Jimmy Butler back on Monday. The forward took a hard fall in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets and suffered a pelvic contusion. The Warriors lost that game, but bounced back with a 104-93 win in Game 3 on Saturday despite Butler's absence.

ESPN's Jay Williams had high praise for Butler following his performance. "He isn't just a star. He's the best technician teammate in the NBA," Williams said. "It's not just about scoring. He orchestrates winning and he impacts the game. In clutch time, he outscored Houston by himself."