Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler and Houston Rockets veteran Dillon Brooks are two of the fiercest competitors in the NBA, and that shows.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. What led to Butler's surge despite being injured? The answer is simple: Dillon Brooks.

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,