Last-two-minute report says Jimmy Butler was fouled on game-tying play in regulation of Game 5
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Yes, the NBA says, there was a foul on the last Miami possession of regulation last night, the play where Jimmy Butler scored to tie the game.
The uncalled foul was committed by Pat Connaughton, the NBA says. – 5:28 PM
Yes, the NBA says, there was a foul on the last Miami possession of regulation last night, the play where Jimmy Butler scored to tie the game.
The uncalled foul was committed by Pat Connaughton, the NBA says. – 5:28 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
L2M report says Pat Connaughton actually fouled Jimmy Butler on the shot that sent last night’s game to OT pic.twitter.com/vIr8tjfLSu – 5:23 PM
L2M report says Pat Connaughton actually fouled Jimmy Butler on the shot that sent last night’s game to OT pic.twitter.com/vIr8tjfLSu – 5:23 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
I’m still trying to process what I watched over the last two weeks.
– Jimmy Butler averaged 37.6 points on 59.7 percent from the field in series.
-The Heat shot 45 percent on threes in series.
-And so many more incredible things.
Crazy season that now will always be remembered. – 4:30 PM
I’m still trying to process what I watched over the last two weeks.
– Jimmy Butler averaged 37.6 points on 59.7 percent from the field in series.
-The Heat shot 45 percent on threes in series.
-And so many more incredible things.
Crazy season that now will always be remembered. – 4:30 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Jimmy Butler scored 66 points (!) when defended by Jrue Holiday in the series. 😲
Now, lip readers are guessing what the Heat star said while scoring on Holiday — who was voted by his NBA peers as the league’s best defender in a survey by @TheAthletic.
ftw.usatoday.com/2023/04/what-d… – 4:23 PM
Jimmy Butler scored 66 points (!) when defended by Jrue Holiday in the series. 😲
Now, lip readers are guessing what the Heat star said while scoring on Holiday — who was voted by his NBA peers as the league’s best defender in a survey by @TheAthletic.
ftw.usatoday.com/2023/04/what-d… – 4:23 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Here is the full exchange between Jrue Holiday and Jimmy Butler at the end of the fourth quarter transcribed.
📺youtube.com/watch?v=AO5kA7… pic.twitter.com/qizkTDWNnD – 3:03 PM
Here is the full exchange between Jrue Holiday and Jimmy Butler at the end of the fourth quarter transcribed.
📺youtube.com/watch?v=AO5kA7… pic.twitter.com/qizkTDWNnD – 3:03 PM
The Volume @TheVolumeSports
“That might be the the most ridiculous playoff shot I’ve ever seen in my life and it STILL hasn’t sunk in”
—@JenkinsAndJonez are still processing Jimmy Butler’s performance vs. the Bucks pic.twitter.com/lbwcBrmiMf – 2:30 PM
“That might be the the most ridiculous playoff shot I’ve ever seen in my life and it STILL hasn’t sunk in”
—@JenkinsAndJonez are still processing Jimmy Butler’s performance vs. the Bucks pic.twitter.com/lbwcBrmiMf – 2:30 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Jimmy Butler has been amazing so far in the playoffs.
On today’s show @jshector and @David Thorpe give their top 5 players in these playoffs.
Can a role player make it?
Full episode: https://t.co/9QGJS9wpcy pic.twitter.com/2fnSDWNnzk – 2:30 PM
Jimmy Butler has been amazing so far in the playoffs.
On today’s show @jshector and @David Thorpe give their top 5 players in these playoffs.
Can a role player make it?
Full episode: https://t.co/9QGJS9wpcy pic.twitter.com/2fnSDWNnzk – 2:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG on 55+ FG% and 40+ 3P% this playoffs:
37.6 — Jimmy Butler
37.2 — Devin Booker
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20.3 — Tobias Harris
In a league of their own. pic.twitter.com/aJgz30ftGk – 1:54 PM
Most PPG on 55+ FG% and 40+ 3P% this playoffs:
37.6 — Jimmy Butler
37.2 — Devin Booker
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
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21
20.3 — Tobias Harris
In a league of their own. pic.twitter.com/aJgz30ftGk – 1:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
My favorite thing about Jimmy Butler compared to his regular seasons
This man made 13 3s in 20 post-ASB games this season
He made 12 in the 5-game quarterfinals vs Bucks. – 1:36 PM
My favorite thing about Jimmy Butler compared to his regular seasons
This man made 13 3s in 20 post-ASB games this season
He made 12 in the 5-game quarterfinals vs Bucks. – 1:36 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
With all the Jimmy Butler and Gabe Vincent and Bam Adebayo and Kevin Love numbers, I think we’re all forgetting the best stat from last night:
— Udonis Haslem, DNP, 1 technical foul.
Legend. – 1:34 PM
With all the Jimmy Butler and Gabe Vincent and Bam Adebayo and Kevin Love numbers, I think we’re all forgetting the best stat from last night:
— Udonis Haslem, DNP, 1 technical foul.
Legend. – 1:34 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“Jimmy Butler has 42 points and you lose, and your season is over.”
@RobMahoney talks to @JustinVerrier and Big Wos about how incredible Jimmy Buckets was against the Bucks.
🔊: open.spotify.com/episode/3o1KkL… pic.twitter.com/QR6nGaSSeI – 1:28 PM
“Jimmy Butler has 42 points and you lose, and your season is over.”
@RobMahoney talks to @JustinVerrier and Big Wos about how incredible Jimmy Buckets was against the Bucks.
🔊: open.spotify.com/episode/3o1KkL… pic.twitter.com/QR6nGaSSeI – 1:28 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Jimmy Butler, Heat stun Bucks to set up showdown with old rival Knicks
🏾 via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/4457332/2023/0… – 1:15 PM
Jimmy Butler, Heat stun Bucks to set up showdown with old rival Knicks
🏾 via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/4457332/2023/0… – 1:15 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Heat’s Jimmy Butler explains how he exploited Bucks’ game plan on buzzer-beating lob play (and before that)
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/heats… – 12:48 PM
Heat’s Jimmy Butler explains how he exploited Bucks’ game plan on buzzer-beating lob play (and before that)
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/heats… – 12:48 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
The Bulls traded a 27 year old Jimmy Butler to rebuild, and the rebuild failed. – 11:41 AM
The Bulls traded a 27 year old Jimmy Butler to rebuild, and the rebuild failed. – 11:41 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
One of the amazing things about the Heat was who was on the floor with Jimmy Butler for that final possession in OT last night :
Haywood Highsmith (undrafted in 2018)
Gabe Vincent (undrafted in 2018)
Max Strus (undrafted in 2019)
Caleb Martin (undrafted in 2018) – 11:02 AM
One of the amazing things about the Heat was who was on the floor with Jimmy Butler for that final possession in OT last night :
Haywood Highsmith (undrafted in 2018)
Gabe Vincent (undrafted in 2018)
Max Strus (undrafted in 2019)
Caleb Martin (undrafted in 2018) – 11:02 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Takeaways and details from last night’s series-clinching Heat overtime win over the Bucks behind another incredible fourth-quarter comeback miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Jimmy Butler did it again, Bam delivered through the pain, Heat defense was dominant late, Knicks are next and more – 10:37 AM
Takeaways and details from last night’s series-clinching Heat overtime win over the Bucks behind another incredible fourth-quarter comeback miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Jimmy Butler did it again, Bam delivered through the pain, Heat defense was dominant late, Knicks are next and more – 10:37 AM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo was adamant that this season was “not a failure” but he was also critical of the Bucks approach to defending Jimmy Butler
New ESPN story following one of the biggest upsets in NBA playoff history: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:29 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo was adamant that this season was “not a failure” but he was also critical of the Bucks approach to defending Jimmy Butler
New ESPN story following one of the biggest upsets in NBA playoff history: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:29 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler talk aside for a moment
Here’s the second biggest story of the series for Miami:
Every role player had a moment
Go down the line
All of them showed up at one point or another, and man were many of those timely – 10:28 AM
Jimmy Butler talk aside for a moment
Here’s the second biggest story of the series for Miami:
Every role player had a moment
Go down the line
All of them showed up at one point or another, and man were many of those timely – 10:28 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Bam Adebayo’s playmaking was huge for the Heat during last night’s 4Q run.
Of the 12 straight points Jimmy Butler scored, Bam assisted on 10 of them.
It looked a lot like how Jokic/Sabonis facilitate for their teams, with Bam at the nail and Butler cutting off screens. pic.twitter.com/thHE7iwPJn – 10:22 AM
Bam Adebayo’s playmaking was huge for the Heat during last night’s 4Q run.
Of the 12 straight points Jimmy Butler scored, Bam assisted on 10 of them.
It looked a lot like how Jokic/Sabonis facilitate for their teams, with Bam at the nail and Butler cutting off screens. pic.twitter.com/thHE7iwPJn – 10:22 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Postseasons where two players averaged at least 35+ points per game:
1961 = Wilt Chamberlain + Elgin Baylor
1962 = Wilt Chamberlain + Elgin Baylor
1988 = Michael Jordan + Hakeem Olajuwon
2023* = Jimmy Butler + Devin Booker
We’re witnessing a historic run from these two stars. pic.twitter.com/eub1WMiKKY – 10:17 AM
Postseasons where two players averaged at least 35+ points per game:
1961 = Wilt Chamberlain + Elgin Baylor
1962 = Wilt Chamberlain + Elgin Baylor
1988 = Michael Jordan + Hakeem Olajuwon
2023* = Jimmy Butler + Devin Booker
We’re witnessing a historic run from these two stars. pic.twitter.com/eub1WMiKKY – 10:17 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Jimmy Butler averaged 19.6 paint points in the 1st Round against the Bucks.
That is the most paint points per game in a 1st Round series since Shaquille O’Neal in his MVP season in 2000.
Shaq averaged 21.6 paint points vs the Kings in a 5-game series. – 9:51 AM
Jimmy Butler averaged 19.6 paint points in the 1st Round against the Bucks.
That is the most paint points per game in a 1st Round series since Shaquille O’Neal in his MVP season in 2000.
Shaq averaged 21.6 paint points vs the Kings in a 5-game series. – 9:51 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
What’s next for Bucks? Jimmy Butler may have beaten them, but Father Time could shatter their title window
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/whats… – 9:44 AM
What’s next for Bucks? Jimmy Butler may have beaten them, but Father Time could shatter their title window
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/whats… – 9:44 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
It’ll get lost in the mix
But Jimmy Butler did this in a 20 second stretch in the 1st quarter LOL pic.twitter.com/uRyDzeu1H9 – 9:41 AM
It’ll get lost in the mix
But Jimmy Butler did this in a 20 second stretch in the 1st quarter LOL pic.twitter.com/uRyDzeu1H9 – 9:41 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Apr 26, 2023: Gabe Vincent
Jimmy Butler to force OT
Feb. 10, 2023: Gabe Vincent Jimmy Butler to win the game
Lightning does strike twice
pic.twitter.com/ALXrzswnob – 9:36 AM
Apr 26, 2023: Gabe Vincent
Jimmy Butler to force OTFeb. 10, 2023: Gabe Vincent
Jimmy Butler to win the gameLightning does strike twice
pic.twitter.com/ALXrzswnob – 9:36 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jimmy Butler is the next worthy Garden enemy:
“He’s desperate and urgent and maniacal and sometimes psychotic.”
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 9:28 AM
Jimmy Butler is the next worthy Garden enemy:
“He’s desperate and urgent and maniacal and sometimes psychotic.”
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 9:28 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler was TALKING to Jrue Holiday last night even when they were down
Must’ve said “on his head” 50 times in the 4th lol
Then after saying it this time
Here’s what he did the very next play: pic.twitter.com/w8kHSI7KDl – 9:27 AM
Jimmy Butler was TALKING to Jrue Holiday last night even when they were down
Must’ve said “on his head” 50 times in the 4th lol
Then after saying it this time
Here’s what he did the very next play: pic.twitter.com/w8kHSI7KDl – 9:27 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
I had a hard time sleeping last night. I’m sick. Stuffy nose and a cough. Also sick to my stomach thinking about how the Bucks kept Brook Lopez off the floor at the end of regulation giving Jimmy Butler a good at-rim chance. Then didn’t use a timeout to advance the ball. Or in OT… pic.twitter.com/w8mVasVqtU – 9:24 AM
I had a hard time sleeping last night. I’m sick. Stuffy nose and a cough. Also sick to my stomach thinking about how the Bucks kept Brook Lopez off the floor at the end of regulation giving Jimmy Butler a good at-rim chance. Then didn’t use a timeout to advance the ball. Or in OT… pic.twitter.com/w8mVasVqtU – 9:24 AM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
2020. They called me crazy. @netw3rk text me and said “need some spice, what ya got?”
Me: “Jimmy Butler is the most underrated player in the NBA”
@netw3rk: “I love it. Perfect” Haha
VERNODAMUS reigns supreme. pic.twitter.com/AiTKsc0P83 – 9:18 AM
2020. They called me crazy. @netw3rk text me and said “need some spice, what ya got?”
Me: “Jimmy Butler is the most underrated player in the NBA”
@netw3rk: “I love it. Perfect” Haha
VERNODAMUS reigns supreme. pic.twitter.com/AiTKsc0P83 – 9:18 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
More Thibs on Josh Hart at Villanova reminding him of Jimmy Butler at Marquette: “There’s just something about him. Those type of players, they give your team heart, they give your team toughness & that goes a long way.” Thibodeau recalled this shortly after Hart came to NYK 2/2 – 9:17 AM
More Thibs on Josh Hart at Villanova reminding him of Jimmy Butler at Marquette: “There’s just something about him. Those type of players, they give your team heart, they give your team toughness & that goes a long way.” Thibodeau recalled this shortly after Hart came to NYK 2/2 – 9:17 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: As Erik Spoelstra attempted to draw up a play for someone else for a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, Jimmy Butler had other ideas.
“Let me be that guy.”
Spoelstra listened, Butler delivered — again — and the Heat made history.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:05 AM
New ESPN story: As Erik Spoelstra attempted to draw up a play for someone else for a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, Jimmy Butler had other ideas.
“Let me be that guy.”
Spoelstra listened, Butler delivered — again — and the Heat made history.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:05 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Good morning, I wrote about Jimmy Butler, the giant slayer.
No player in NBA history has ever done more as a playoff underdog. I dig into his insane David vs. Goliath history and how it’s a fitting legacy for a frequently overlooked superstar.
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 9:01 AM
Good morning, I wrote about Jimmy Butler, the giant slayer.
No player in NBA history has ever done more as a playoff underdog. I dig into his insane David vs. Goliath history and how it’s a fitting legacy for a frequently overlooked superstar.
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 9:01 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jimmy Butler scored 98 total points in Games 4 and 5 for the @MiamiHEAT.
Only three players in NBA history have scored more points over a two-game playoff span:
— Michael Jordan (112, 105, 99)
— Jerry West (101)
— Elgin Baylor (99)
Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/mFaV3QLNt3 – 9:01 AM
Jimmy Butler scored 98 total points in Games 4 and 5 for the @MiamiHEAT.
Only three players in NBA history have scored more points over a two-game playoff span:
— Michael Jordan (112, 105, 99)
— Jerry West (101)
— Elgin Baylor (99)
Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/mFaV3QLNt3 – 9:01 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler was asked last night about his planned visit to China this summer.
“I don’t even have all the details right now, but I’m super-excited to be going on this China tour. I can’t wait. Hopefully whenever I do go on this China tour, I will be a first-time NBA champion.” – 8:54 AM
Jimmy Butler was asked last night about his planned visit to China this summer.
“I don’t even have all the details right now, but I’m super-excited to be going on this China tour. I can’t wait. Hopefully whenever I do go on this China tour, I will be a first-time NBA champion.” – 8:54 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Jimmy Butler leaving Milwaukee last night pic.twitter.com/o86SS6ZRHg – 8:36 AM
Jimmy Butler leaving Milwaukee last night pic.twitter.com/o86SS6ZRHg – 8:36 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Everyone said how spectacular Jimmy Butler was in the series against the Bucks (fair enough), but the whole series was a coaching masterclass by Erik Spoelstra. He did AMAZING job slow down Holiday, Middleton and Giannis’ supporting cast. He’s the hide MVP #HEATCulture #NBA – 8:29 AM
Everyone said how spectacular Jimmy Butler was in the series against the Bucks (fair enough), but the whole series was a coaching masterclass by Erik Spoelstra. He did AMAZING job slow down Holiday, Middleton and Giannis’ supporting cast. He’s the hide MVP #HEATCulture #NBA – 8:29 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Good morning. How did Jimmy Butler make this?!?! pic.twitter.com/Aedlsi1JU1 – 7:57 AM
Good morning. How did Jimmy Butler make this?!?! pic.twitter.com/Aedlsi1JU1 – 7:57 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
“Playoff Jimmy” is a very real thing.
Despite what Jimmy Butler wants you to believe.
👇👇
sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/pl… – 7:54 AM
“Playoff Jimmy” is a very real thing.
Despite what Jimmy Butler wants you to believe.
👇👇
sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/pl… – 7:54 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jimmy Butler: “I don’t care who we play. We just got to beat them four times. I understand you’re trying to hype it up, but I think we will compete.(…) Whether we play in Miami, whether we’re playing at the Garden or we play at Rucker Park, we need to win four games.” pic.twitter.com/VAdH2lQzXJ – 7:48 AM
Jimmy Butler: “I don’t care who we play. We just got to beat them four times. I understand you’re trying to hype it up, but I think we will compete.(…) Whether we play in Miami, whether we’re playing at the Garden or we play at Rucker Park, we need to win four games.” pic.twitter.com/VAdH2lQzXJ – 7:48 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jimmy Butler scores 42, is elite playmaker and play caller in Heat OT win to eliminate Bucks nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/27/jim… – 6:48 AM
Jimmy Butler scores 42, is elite playmaker and play caller in Heat OT win to eliminate Bucks nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/27/jim… – 6:48 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jimmy Butler: We just play hard
sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 5:16 AM
Jimmy Butler: We just play hard
sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 5:16 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @MG_Schindler joins!
-Bucks collapse! How? What does the future hold?
-FILM: Jimmy Butler’s off-ball play carried Miami’s late-game offense.
-Knicks beat Cavs! MitchRob Film!
-FILM: How Grizz beat Lakers; Dubs beat Kings
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=UcByu2… pic.twitter.com/F3ozb8f0LC – 4:06 AM
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @MG_Schindler joins!
-Bucks collapse! How? What does the future hold?
-FILM: Jimmy Butler’s off-ball play carried Miami’s late-game offense.
-Knicks beat Cavs! MitchRob Film!
-FILM: How Grizz beat Lakers; Dubs beat Kings
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=UcByu2… pic.twitter.com/F3ozb8f0LC – 4:06 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler told Erik Spoelstra to run the inbounds play that tied the game and sent it to OT because of the way Jrue Holiday was guarding him. Here’s his full explanation: pic.twitter.com/qfHdxuKTHI – 3:02 AM
Jimmy Butler told Erik Spoelstra to run the inbounds play that tied the game and sent it to OT because of the way Jrue Holiday was guarding him. Here’s his full explanation: pic.twitter.com/qfHdxuKTHI – 3:02 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New @LockedOnHeat!
– Heat advance
– Where Jimmy Butler’s series ranks among Heat greats
– Credit Cookies galore
YouTube: youtube.com/live/TVjjcsjAj…
Podcast: link.chtbl.com/LOHeat pic.twitter.com/ffpb9hpJJD – 2:13 AM
New @LockedOnHeat!
– Heat advance
– Where Jimmy Butler’s series ranks among Heat greats
– Credit Cookies galore
YouTube: youtube.com/live/TVjjcsjAj…
Podcast: link.chtbl.com/LOHeat pic.twitter.com/ffpb9hpJJD – 2:13 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Diving into how Miami used Jimmy Butler and off-ball movement to come back in the 4th quarter and force overtime
youtube.com/live/UcByu2kx1… – 1:56 AM
Diving into how Miami used Jimmy Butler and off-ball movement to come back in the 4th quarter and force overtime
youtube.com/live/UcByu2kx1… – 1:56 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Jimmy Butler explains his thinking on his game-tying layup to force overtime:
“The entire series, Jrue wasn’t taking a body off of me. He wasn’t going to let me shoot the gap.” pic.twitter.com/PZvFAbnvBT – 1:45 AM
Jimmy Butler explains his thinking on his game-tying layup to force overtime:
“The entire series, Jrue wasn’t taking a body off of me. He wasn’t going to let me shoot the gap.” pic.twitter.com/PZvFAbnvBT – 1:45 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler’s game-tying lob layup:
“If you’re going to throw something like that, it better be pinpoint and you better have a Megatron type guy that can go up there, take a little bit of contact and then somehow find a way to will it in the basket.” pic.twitter.com/UApAyfIwg5 – 1:41 AM
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler’s game-tying lob layup:
“If you’re going to throw something like that, it better be pinpoint and you better have a Megatron type guy that can go up there, take a little bit of contact and then somehow find a way to will it in the basket.” pic.twitter.com/UApAyfIwg5 – 1:41 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jimmy Butler has a 6-5 record in first-round series as a No. 8 seed. I don’t understand how that’s possible this man is straight up David slaying Goliaths. – 1:40 AM
Jimmy Butler has a 6-5 record in first-round series as a No. 8 seed. I don’t understand how that’s possible this man is straight up David slaying Goliaths. – 1:40 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat made this adjustment down 7 with 4 minutes left to make Bam Adebayo the primary ball handler
Why?
To set up the high low actions with Jimmy Butler
They completely took Lopez and Giannis out of their defensive roles
Erik Spoelstra masterclass pic.twitter.com/cOEdzkoddh – 1:38 AM
The Heat made this adjustment down 7 with 4 minutes left to make Bam Adebayo the primary ball handler
Why?
To set up the high low actions with Jimmy Butler
They completely took Lopez and Giannis out of their defensive roles
Erik Spoelstra masterclass pic.twitter.com/cOEdzkoddh – 1:38 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jimmy Butler is averaging 38.5 points in his last seven playoff games. – 1:37 AM
Jimmy Butler is averaging 38.5 points in his last seven playoff games. – 1:37 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if he wanted to guard Jimmy Butler more in the Bucks series loss to the Heat:
“Yes. Out of respect, you gotta let the coach make that adjustment. We have our best defender on him. There are conversations with Jrue. Whenever he gets tired, I can… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… – 1:32 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if he wanted to guard Jimmy Butler more in the Bucks series loss to the Heat:
“Yes. Out of respect, you gotta let the coach make that adjustment. We have our best defender on him. There are conversations with Jrue. Whenever he gets tired, I can… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… – 1:32 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jimmy Butler said he told Erik Spolestra that he believed Jrue Holiday would lock and trail behind him on that lob at the end of regulation and that it would open up the lob over the top. Said he appreciated Spoelstra believing in him. – 1:21 AM
Jimmy Butler said he told Erik Spolestra that he believed Jrue Holiday would lock and trail behind him on that lob at the end of regulation and that it would open up the lob over the top. Said he appreciated Spoelstra believing in him. – 1:21 AM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo on whether he would have liked to guard Jimmy Butler more? “Yes” – 1:21 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo on whether he would have liked to guard Jimmy Butler more? “Yes” – 1:21 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Jimmy Butler sends Game 5 into the OT where Heat eliminated Bucks from the NBA Playoffs 😳
pic.twitter.com/jzu4tt4AiP – 1:14 AM
Jimmy Butler sends Game 5 into the OT where Heat eliminated Bucks from the NBA Playoffs 😳
pic.twitter.com/jzu4tt4AiP – 1:14 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
There are a lot of stars in this league. But there are few guys who can will their teams to a win on the biggest of stages. Jimmy Butler is among them. – 1:09 AM
There are a lot of stars in this league. But there are few guys who can will their teams to a win on the biggest of stages. Jimmy Butler is among them. – 1:09 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Gabe Vincent and Jimmy Butler ran a very similar buzzer-beater inbounds lob play in February. Practiced it once a week. They call it Tomball, after Butler’s hometown.
Jimmy went from Tomball to Milwaukee.
And tonight, he ran Tomball in Milwaukee. – 1:02 AM
Gabe Vincent and Jimmy Butler ran a very similar buzzer-beater inbounds lob play in February. Practiced it once a week. They call it Tomball, after Butler’s hometown.
Jimmy went from Tomball to Milwaukee.
And tonight, he ran Tomball in Milwaukee. – 1:02 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Erik Spoelstra said he was going to draw up a different version of the final play of regulation and that Jimmy Butler looked him in the eye and said to get him the ball instead. – 1:01 AM
Erik Spoelstra said he was going to draw up a different version of the final play of regulation and that Jimmy Butler looked him in the eye and said to get him the ball instead. – 1:01 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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• BUDENHOLZER
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• Grizzlies stand fast
• LeBron stinky
• WARRIORS DYNASTY REIGNS
• BUDENHOLZER
Live now!
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Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jimmy Butler deserves all the praise he receives. But watching different Heat role players step up every game was remarkable. Tonight it was Gabe Vincent. Games 1-4 it was Caleb Martin, and in Game 2 it was Duncan Robinson. All undrafted players. Miami built such a deep team. – 12:51 AM
Jimmy Butler deserves all the praise he receives. But watching different Heat role players step up every game was remarkable. Tonight it was Gabe Vincent. Games 1-4 it was Caleb Martin, and in Game 2 it was Duncan Robinson. All undrafted players. Miami built such a deep team. – 12:51 AM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
This stupid new Clutch Award should be a playoff award instead since these games actually matter.
We can just give it to Jimmy Butler every year. – 12:44 AM
This stupid new Clutch Award should be a playoff award instead since these games actually matter.
We can just give it to Jimmy Butler every year. – 12:44 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That push off by Jimmy Butler will not be well received by Milwaukee when it shows up on the last 2 minute report tomorrow – 12:42 AM
That push off by Jimmy Butler will not be well received by Milwaukee when it shows up on the last 2 minute report tomorrow – 12:42 AM
Surya Fernandez @SuryaHeatNBA
Losing Tyler. Losing Oladipo. Questionable refereeing. #Himmy. 3 straight wins against the top seed & closing out the series in overtime on the road. I can’t. – 12:39 AM
Losing Tyler. Losing Oladipo. Questionable refereeing. #Himmy. 3 straight wins against the top seed & closing out the series in overtime on the road. I can’t. – 12:39 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
That is a pretty genuine pants shitting from Milwaukee. I am blown away by what just happened.
Credit to Miami. They were opportunistic and Jimmy Butler was like a vulture just waiting to go in for the kill when the Bucks gave him a chance.
But my goodness. Come on Milwaukee – 12:37 AM
That is a pretty genuine pants shitting from Milwaukee. I am blown away by what just happened.
Credit to Miami. They were opportunistic and Jimmy Butler was like a vulture just waiting to go in for the kill when the Bucks gave him a chance.
But my goodness. Come on Milwaukee – 12:37 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler just scored 98 points in 48 hours to beat the 1 seed – 12:37 AM
Jimmy Butler just scored 98 points in 48 hours to beat the 1 seed – 12:37 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The Heat did it. They knocked off the No. 1 seed Bucks. Unbelievably gutsy win. Jimmy Butler’s series goes down as an all-timer in Heat history. Wow. – 12:36 AM
The Heat did it. They knocked off the No. 1 seed Bucks. Unbelievably gutsy win. Jimmy Butler’s series goes down as an all-timer in Heat history. Wow. – 12:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy Butler last 2 games:
56 PTS | 9 REB | 2 AST
42 PTS | 8 REB | 4 AST
Top __ playoff performer. pic.twitter.com/kclYQ05rvW – 12:36 AM
Jimmy Butler last 2 games:
56 PTS | 9 REB | 2 AST
42 PTS | 8 REB | 4 AST
Top __ playoff performer. pic.twitter.com/kclYQ05rvW – 12:36 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler is unreal
The Heat beat the number 1 team in the NBA the Milwaukee Bucks in 5 games
INSANE – 12:35 AM
Jimmy Butler is unreal
The Heat beat the number 1 team in the NBA the Milwaukee Bucks in 5 games
INSANE – 12:35 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy Butler tonight:
42 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
3 3P
Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/aa1K8Ds1Id – 12:35 AM
Jimmy Butler tonight:
42 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
3 3P
Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/aa1K8Ds1Id – 12:35 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
jimmy butler’s impact, exhibit no. 34565466545345987 pic.twitter.com/NjLDFazoQo – 12:32 AM
jimmy butler’s impact, exhibit no. 34565466545345987 pic.twitter.com/NjLDFazoQo – 12:32 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Gonna be a rude awakening when Jimmy Haslam finds out the team he just bought has been deeded to Jimmy Butler instead – 12:29 AM
Gonna be a rude awakening when Jimmy Haslam finds out the team he just bought has been deeded to Jimmy Butler instead – 12:29 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy Butler 40-point games:
0 — This season
2 — Last 2 playoff games pic.twitter.com/QRvGo3gKxw – 12:25 AM
Jimmy Butler 40-point games:
0 — This season
2 — Last 2 playoff games pic.twitter.com/QRvGo3gKxw – 12:25 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler …
— 27th player with 40 points in back-to-back playoff games (some of those 27 did it multiple times)
— First player in Heat history to do it
— 8th 40-point playoff game for Heat, most in franchise history (Wade 7, James 3) – 12:25 AM
Jimmy Butler …
— 27th player with 40 points in back-to-back playoff games (some of those 27 did it multiple times)
— First player in Heat history to do it
— 8th 40-point playoff game for Heat, most in franchise history (Wade 7, James 3) – 12:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Buckets in the 4th quarter:
6 — Jimmy Butler
3 — Milwaukee Bucks
Jimmy only played 7 minutes. pic.twitter.com/D2u89ik3KW – 12:24 AM
Buckets in the 4th quarter:
6 — Jimmy Butler
3 — Milwaukee Bucks
Jimmy only played 7 minutes. pic.twitter.com/D2u89ik3KW – 12:24 AM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Some miracle stuff there by Jimmy Butler — unbelievable.
But what are the Bucks doing?
No timeout after the score is tied with .5 of a second?
Giannis missing easy shots and finally running from the ball in the closing seconds?
Doesn’t look good for the East’s No. 1 seed. – 12:22 AM
Some miracle stuff there by Jimmy Butler — unbelievable.
But what are the Bucks doing?
No timeout after the score is tied with .5 of a second?
Giannis missing easy shots and finally running from the ball in the closing seconds?
Doesn’t look good for the East’s No. 1 seed. – 12:22 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Also, Jimmy Butler may have single-handedly destroyed the psyche of a former Title team that was a favorite this year. – 12:21 AM
Also, Jimmy Butler may have single-handedly destroyed the psyche of a former Title team that was a favorite this year. – 12:21 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Jimmy Butler ruler of the seven kingdoms father of dragons pic.twitter.com/UXATJvCq23 – 12:21 AM
Jimmy Butler ruler of the seven kingdoms father of dragons pic.twitter.com/UXATJvCq23 – 12:21 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jimmy Butler is the greatest playoff player without a ring in NBA history. – 12:21 AM
Jimmy Butler is the greatest playoff player without a ring in NBA history. – 12:21 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Little known fact: Jimmy Butler’s middle name is actually YouGottaBeFuckingKiddingMe. AK – 12:21 AM
Little known fact: Jimmy Butler’s middle name is actually YouGottaBeFuckingKiddingMe. AK – 12:21 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jimmy Butler may as well just carry this Heat team to the finals at this point.
My god. – 12:20 AM
Jimmy Butler may as well just carry this Heat team to the finals at this point.
My god. – 12:20 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
JIMMY BUTLER IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
youtube.com/live/g9L5Sg0_1… pic.twitter.com/bTutAuxRUU – 12:20 AM
JIMMY BUTLER IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
youtube.com/live/g9L5Sg0_1… pic.twitter.com/bTutAuxRUU – 12:20 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
This is going to overtime. Wow, what a make by Jimmy Butler. – 12:19 AM
This is going to overtime. Wow, what a make by Jimmy Butler. – 12:19 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Jimmy Butler with 40 and the game-tying basket to force overtime. He’s trying to send the Bucks home! – 12:19 AM
Jimmy Butler with 40 and the game-tying basket to force overtime. He’s trying to send the Bucks home! – 12:19 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
This is going to overtime. Wow, what make by Jimmy Butler. – 12:19 AM
This is going to overtime. Wow, what make by Jimmy Butler. – 12:19 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
I like Jimmy Butler going for the kill with the 3 even though he missed it – 12:10 AM
I like Jimmy Butler going for the kill with the 3 even though he missed it – 12:10 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Still can’t believe Jimmy Butler missed that open earlier jumper. The way this series has gone, you’d have expected him to bury that.
That said, after a pair of Khris Middleton FTs, Miami will have the ball down 2 with 27.8 to go and a chance to either tie or take the lead. – 12:08 AM
Still can’t believe Jimmy Butler missed that open earlier jumper. The way this series has gone, you’d have expected him to bury that.
That said, after a pair of Khris Middleton FTs, Miami will have the ball down 2 with 27.8 to go and a chance to either tie or take the lead. – 12:08 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
You cannot let Jimmy Butler get this shot off if you’re the Bucks. Like BWood is saying, time for “ABJ” defense: Anybody But Jimmy. – 12:07 AM
You cannot let Jimmy Butler get this shot off if you’re the Bucks. Like BWood is saying, time for “ABJ” defense: Anybody But Jimmy. – 12:07 AM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
That wasn’t a 50-50 ball, it was a 30-70 ball that Jimmy Butler just willed his way into. – 12:03 AM
That wasn’t a 50-50 ball, it was a 30-70 ball that Jimmy Butler just willed his way into. – 12:03 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Attention Knick fans:
Miami and Milwaukee are tied with 1:20 remaining.
Jimmy Butler remains incredible. – 12:03 AM
Attention Knick fans:
Miami and Milwaukee are tied with 1:20 remaining.
Jimmy Butler remains incredible. – 12:03 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Okay and now we’re back into Jimmy Butler being just a straight up superhero on the court. This is just an insanely special first round series. Just completely dominant. – 12:02 AM
Okay and now we’re back into Jimmy Butler being just a straight up superhero on the court. This is just an insanely special first round series. Just completely dominant. – 12:02 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jimmy Butler, tie game!
Attending one game, watching another – 12:02 AM
Jimmy Butler, tie game!
Attending one game, watching another – 12:02 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat getting a lot out of Bam facilitating up high and Jimmy Butler coming off low screens from different angles. – 12:01 AM
Heat getting a lot out of Bam facilitating up high and Jimmy Butler coming off low screens from different angles. – 12:01 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Bam Adebayo-Jimmy Butler high low action is taking over
I wrote about it all season for this moment LOL – 12:01 AM
The Bam Adebayo-Jimmy Butler high low action is taking over
I wrote about it all season for this moment LOL – 12:01 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
A couple of fouls* on the #Bucks drawn* by Jimmy Butler = buckets.
Now a Milwaukee turnover.
10-point lead has been halved. 3:47 to go in regulation. – 11:56 PM
A couple of fouls* on the #Bucks drawn* by Jimmy Butler = buckets.
Now a Milwaukee turnover.
10-point lead has been halved. 3:47 to go in regulation. – 11:56 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
too many consecutive possessions without jimmy butler touching the ball – 11:55 PM
too many consecutive possessions without jimmy butler touching the ball – 11:55 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
My hot take:
Jimmy Butler shouldn’t be off-ball in the corner right now – 11:53 PM
My hot take:
Jimmy Butler shouldn’t be off-ball in the corner right now – 11:53 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jimmy Butler on the bench, Bucks are blowing the lead. Gotta get it together. – 11:46 PM
Jimmy Butler on the bench, Bucks are blowing the lead. Gotta get it together. – 11:46 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jimmy Butler returns as his team cut a 16-point deficit down to 7.
7:35 left in regulation. – 11:45 PM
Jimmy Butler returns as his team cut a 16-point deficit down to 7.
7:35 left in regulation. – 11:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat get eight straight stops and go on an 8-0 run to cut the Bucks’ 16-point lead to eight — all with Jimmy Butler on the bench. Will be interested to see how soon he comes in with 8:35 left to play. – 11:41 PM
Heat get eight straight stops and go on an 8-0 run to cut the Bucks’ 16-point lead to eight — all with Jimmy Butler on the bench. Will be interested to see how soon he comes in with 8:35 left to play. – 11:41 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat opens the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run with Jimmy Butler on the bench. Bucks lead down to eight. – 11:38 PM
Heat opens the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run with Jimmy Butler on the bench. Bucks lead down to eight. – 11:38 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jimmy Butler on the bench to start the fourth quarter, the #Bucks with a double-digit lead….
Miami has cut into that…again… – 11:38 PM
Jimmy Butler on the bench to start the fourth quarter, the #Bucks with a double-digit lead….
Miami has cut into that…again… – 11:38 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Heat open the fourth quarter with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo on the bench. The #Bucks have yet to score. – 11:35 PM
The #Heat open the fourth quarter with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo on the bench. The #Bucks have yet to score. – 11:35 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Bucks 102, Heat 86. Jimmy Butler with 26 points on 19 shots for Heat. Giannis with 29 points and Middleton with 28 points for Bucks. – 11:30 PM
End of third quarter: Bucks 102, Heat 86. Jimmy Butler with 26 points on 19 shots for Heat. Giannis with 29 points and Middleton with 28 points for Bucks. – 11:30 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Jimmy Butler just deciding he wants to take threes again every spring is the weirdest part about the “Playoff Jimmy” thing – 11:10 PM
Jimmy Butler just deciding he wants to take threes again every spring is the weirdest part about the “Playoff Jimmy” thing – 11:10 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Here come the Heat once again. Jimmy Butler snakes his way to the rim for a layup, Milwaukee calls timeout and the Heat now lead 75-73 with 8:51 left in the third. – 11:08 PM
Here come the Heat once again. Jimmy Butler snakes his way to the rim for a layup, Milwaukee calls timeout and the Heat now lead 75-73 with 8:51 left in the third. – 11:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Foul situation at the break:
#Bucks
Pat Connaughton (3)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (2)
Khris Middleton (2)
Grayson Allen, Wesley Matthews (1)
#Heat
Kyle Lowry (3)
Kevin Love, Bam Adebayo, Max Strus, Haywood Highsmith (2)
Jimmy Butler, Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson (1) – 10:51 PM
Foul situation at the break:
#Bucks
Pat Connaughton (3)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (2)
Khris Middleton (2)
Grayson Allen, Wesley Matthews (1)
#Heat
Kyle Lowry (3)
Kevin Love, Bam Adebayo, Max Strus, Haywood Highsmith (2)
Jimmy Butler, Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson (1) – 10:51 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Bucks 69, Heat 63
Milwaukee has dominated the glass, outrebounding Miami 28-14, as Giannis Antetounmpo (19 points), Khris Middleton (17, all in the first) and Brook Lopez (12) have led the way for the Bucks.
Jimmy Butler and Gabe Vincent each have 16 to lead Miami. – 10:48 PM
Halftime: Bucks 69, Heat 63
Milwaukee has dominated the glass, outrebounding Miami 28-14, as Giannis Antetounmpo (19 points), Khris Middleton (17, all in the first) and Brook Lopez (12) have led the way for the Bucks.
Jimmy Butler and Gabe Vincent each have 16 to lead Miami. – 10:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Bucks 69, Heat 63. Heat shooting 9 of 21 (42.9 percent) on threes, but Bucks outscoring the Heat 15-4 at the foul line. Giannis already 7 of 14 on free throws. Jimmy Butler with 16 points. – 10:47 PM
Halftime: Bucks 69, Heat 63. Heat shooting 9 of 21 (42.9 percent) on threes, but Bucks outscoring the Heat 15-4 at the foul line. Giannis already 7 of 14 on free throws. Jimmy Butler with 16 points. – 10:47 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks gradually built up a double-digit lead, but a pair of Jimmy Butler free throws made it 66-58 with 3:08 to go in the first half. – 10:38 PM
The #Bucks gradually built up a double-digit lead, but a pair of Jimmy Butler free throws made it 66-58 with 3:08 to go in the first half. – 10:38 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat actually increased the lead while Jimmy Butler was on the bench. – 10:15 PM
The Heat actually increased the lead while Jimmy Butler was on the bench. – 10:15 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Just like the fourth quarter of Game 4, the #Bucks could do nothing against the #Heat while Jimmy Butler was on the bench.
This quarter began with Miami up 3 points. Butler comes in after 2:30 minutes up 6.
And Khris Middleton is called for his second foul. – 10:15 PM
Just like the fourth quarter of Game 4, the #Bucks could do nothing against the #Heat while Jimmy Butler was on the bench.
This quarter began with Miami up 3 points. Butler comes in after 2:30 minutes up 6.
And Khris Middleton is called for his second foul. – 10:15 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler had 11 points in the first quarter, his “worst” first quarter of this series: Had 14, 13, 17 and 22 in the opening quarter before tonight. – 10:05 PM
Jimmy Butler had 11 points in the first quarter, his “worst” first quarter of this series: Had 14, 13, 17 and 22 in the opening quarter before tonight. – 10:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Bucks 36, Heat 33
Khris Middleton is already up to 17 points, as he and Giannis have combined for 28 of Milwaukee’s 33 so far.
Jimmy Butler has 11 for Miami, which already has a 12-point advantage from 3. – 10:04 PM
After 1: Bucks 36, Heat 33
Khris Middleton is already up to 17 points, as he and Giannis have combined for 28 of Milwaukee’s 33 so far.
Jimmy Butler has 11 for Miami, which already has a 12-point advantage from 3. – 10:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 36, Bucks 33. Khris Middleton with 17 points for Bucks. Jimmy Butler with 11 points for Heat. Heat shot 6 of 13 on threes in that quarter. – 10:04 PM
End of first quarter: Heat 36, Bucks 33. Khris Middleton with 17 points for Bucks. Jimmy Butler with 11 points for Heat. Heat shot 6 of 13 on threes in that quarter. – 10:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Khris Middleton going Jimmy Butler in the first period, up to 17 points. – 10:02 PM
Khris Middleton going Jimmy Butler in the first period, up to 17 points. – 10:02 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green chimed in with a reaction on Twitter after JImmy Butler caught fire for 56 points in the Heat’s win over the Bucks in Game 4 on Monday. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/24/dra… – 10:00 PM
Draymond Green chimed in with a reaction on Twitter after JImmy Butler caught fire for 56 points in the Heat’s win over the Bucks in Game 4 on Monday. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/24/dra… – 10:00 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
If Jimmy Butler gets his fourth 30-point game in five games … – 9:55 PM
If Jimmy Butler gets his fourth 30-point game in five games … – 9:55 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler again man
An insane athletic play to block the 3 into a dunk
Jumps the rotation, gets the steal, and pulls a 3 in transition?
This ain’t ok lol – 9:54 PM
Jimmy Butler again man
An insane athletic play to block the 3 into a dunk
Jumps the rotation, gets the steal, and pulls a 3 in transition?
This ain’t ok lol – 9:54 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
All in 40 seconds …
Jimmy Butler blocks a 3.
Jimmy Butler rebound.
Jimmy Butler dunk.
Jimmy Butler steal.
Jimmy Butler 3.
Heat by 6. – 9:54 PM
All in 40 seconds …
Jimmy Butler blocks a 3.
Jimmy Butler rebound.
Jimmy Butler dunk.
Jimmy Butler steal.
Jimmy Butler 3.
Heat by 6. – 9:54 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler with ANOTHER PULL-UP 3 IN TRANSITION. Heat have made their last three 3-point attempts. – 9:54 PM
Jimmy Butler with ANOTHER PULL-UP 3 IN TRANSITION. Heat have made their last three 3-point attempts. – 9:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The Heat will open for the third consecutive game with a lineup of Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. – 9:01 PM
The Heat will open for the third consecutive game with a lineup of Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. – 9:01 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Between Jimmy Butler and Jalen Brunson, a Heat-Knicks series would set an all-time record for pivots and pump-fakes. – 8:48 PM
Between Jimmy Butler and Jalen Brunson, a Heat-Knicks series would set an all-time record for pivots and pump-fakes. – 8:48 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Revised MVP ballot
1. Jimmy Butler
2. Devin Booker
3. Mitchell Robinson
4. Nikola Jokic
5. Jalen Brunson – 8:36 PM
Revised MVP ballot
1. Jimmy Butler
2. Devin Booker
3. Mitchell Robinson
4. Nikola Jokic
5. Jalen Brunson – 8:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler’s preparation, “He is us. We are him. He is everything about what we believe in, in terms of conditioning and work and preparing your body, all of that. This is not something that just turns on like people are talking about.” – 8:10 PM
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler’s preparation, “He is us. We are him. He is everything about what we believe in, in terms of conditioning and work and preparing your body, all of that. This is not something that just turns on like people are talking about.” – 8:10 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler: “He is us, we are him. He’s about everything we believe in.” – 8:02 PM
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler: “He is us, we are him. He’s about everything we believe in.” – 8:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Mike Budenholzer says a big emphasis is to keep Jimmy Butler off the free-throw line. Butler attempted 18 free throws in Game 4. – 7:53 PM
Mike Budenholzer says a big emphasis is to keep Jimmy Butler off the free-throw line. Butler attempted 18 free throws in Game 4. – 7:53 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler warming up from his spot. pic.twitter.com/5qbBMXu7fA – 7:20 PM
Jimmy Butler warming up from his spot. pic.twitter.com/5qbBMXu7fA – 7:20 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I think we see the Bucks try to double Jimmy Butler more tonight. Giannis may pick him up a few times, but it won’t be an all-game assignment. Heat will need some more Bam buckets and their shooters to hold off the inevitable regression to close it out tonight. – 6:08 PM
I think we see the Bucks try to double Jimmy Butler more tonight. Giannis may pick him up a few times, but it won’t be an all-game assignment. Heat will need some more Bam buckets and their shooters to hold off the inevitable regression to close it out tonight. – 6:08 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nikola Jovic explains his reaction to Jimmy Butler’s greatness in a video that has since gone viral. “I just couldn’t believe it” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Bam getting “constant treatment, 24 hours” to make sure he’s available for games – 5:51 PM
Nikola Jovic explains his reaction to Jimmy Butler’s greatness in a video that has since gone viral. “I just couldn’t believe it” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Bam getting “constant treatment, 24 hours” to make sure he’s available for games – 5:51 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler has been incredible in this series. But Caleb Martin has also been an important part of the Heat’s formula against the Bucks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “You need guys that are willing to sacrifice, willing to dominate and be a star in their role.” – 5:51 PM
Jimmy Butler has been incredible in this series. But Caleb Martin has also been an important part of the Heat’s formula against the Bucks miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “You need guys that are willing to sacrifice, willing to dominate and be a star in their role.” – 5:51 PM
More on this storyline
Dan LeBatard Show: “Honestly, he’s the best player in the world right now. He’s unguaradable. He’s unstoppable.” – Max Strus on @JimmyButler. -via Twitter / April 27, 2023
As Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was drawing up a play to attempt to tie Game 5 of Miami’s first-round series against the Bucks in the final seconds Wednesday night, he initially planned to give the ball to someone other than Jimmy Butler. When Butler was informed of this plan, however, he had other ideas. “He looked me dead in the eye,” Spoelstra said later with a smile, “and he just said, ‘No. Let me be that guy.'” -via ESPN / April 27, 2023
During his postgame walk-off interview, Butler was asked how he plans to spend his time before the second round of the postseason begins. He then provided the most heartwarming answer about simply doing the little things with his 3-year-old daughter. Here is what he said: “I’m going to play with my daughter, man. I love her to death. I miss her. I’ve been away for a very long time. We’re going to get ice cream. We’re going to the park. We’re doing a lot of different stuff.” -via For The Win / April 27, 2023