Jimmy Butler is a perfect fit in Miami, and there’s the rub for Lakers, Clippers
4 years, 2 months ago

Jimmy Butler is a perfect fit in Miami, and there’s the rub for Lakers, Clippers

LA Times  

The Heat’s Jimmy Butler looks to pass after driving to the basket against Lakers defenders Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis during a game Dec. 13 in Miami. “I was like, ‘I’m home.’ It’s easy,” Butler said after clinching his first trip to the NBA Finals. We’re coming after you.’ It was like, ‘Say no more.’ To be wanted, that’s what anybody wants in the world.” Timing prevented the Lakers and Clippers from pursuing Butler. “Well, his fit with their culture is perfect, because he’s about toughness and he’s about winning,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said.

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Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
2 days, 12 hours ago

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Heat take on Brooklyn. The Nets average 109.2 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 109.9 the Heat allow to opponents. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Nets. LAST …

Jimmy Butler says he’s not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation
1 week, 5 days ago

Jimmy Butler says he’s not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation

Associated Press  

Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat. The Heat forward — who has led the team to a pair of NBA Finals trips in his Miami tenure — spoke out about trade speculation Wednesday, telling reporters after practice that he doesn’t mind his name being in the rumor mill. ESPN reported earlier …

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Butler scores 26, Herro adds 23 and Adebayo has triple-double as Miami tops Toronto 121-111

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 23 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 121-111 on Friday night. Bam Adebayo had a triple-double for Miami — 14 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, the last of those boards coming after Butler airballed a jumper in the final seconds. RJ Barrett scored 25 for Toronto and …

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heat Dominate Pistons, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night. Jimmy Butler had a double-double with 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Heat dominated the first half, outscoring the Pistons 39-18 and holding a 64-53 lead at halftime. The Heat won the game 106-98, …

Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources

New York Times  

Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler decided he would play out next season on his existing contract with the Miami Heat and will not sign an extension with them or any other team ahead of his opt-out clause in 2025, league sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic. After averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists for the Heat …

Pat Riley tells Jimmy Butler to 'keep your mouth shut' after Heat star claimed Miami would have beaten the Celtics and Knicks if he were healthy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Riley tells Jimmy Butler to 'keep your mouth shut' after Heat star claimed Miami would have beaten the Celtics and Knicks if he were healthy

Daily Mail  

Pat Riley has hit out at Jimmy Butler after the Heat forward claimed that Miami would have beaten the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs had he been healthy. The Heat were ousted from the postseason after just five games in the first round as they were blown out at times in their four defeats …

Riley says Heat aren’t sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Riley says Heat aren’t sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority

Associated Press  

MIAMI — If Jimmy Butler wants to see more pay, Pat Riley will want to see more play. Butler is almost certainly going to ask the Heat for a two-year extension this summer — it could guarantee him as much as $113 million for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons — and Riley said Monday in his annual end-of-season remarks that …

Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for ‘trolling’ comments, but says Heat won’t trade star

New York Times  

Miami Heat president Pat Riley said the organization will not trade Jimmy Butler this offseason amid rumblings of possible discontent between the franchise and its star player over a possible contract extension this summer. “If you’re not on the court playing against Boston, if you’re not on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth …

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler says he’s ‘working,’ but there’s no timetable for his return to the Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there’s no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL. The Miami Heat forward spoke to TNT during a first-quarter stoppage of his team’s Eastern Conference first-round game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, as he watched from the team’s bench area. “I don’t know …

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
8 months ago

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out. Butler will not be able to play for the Miami Heat in a win-or-else game on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s play-in tournament because of a right knee injury, one that will sideline him for several weeks. That means if Miami wins Friday, it still won’t …

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
8 months ago

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Miami guard Jimmy Butler will have an MRI on his right knee Thursday, with the Heat bracing for the strong possibility that he may miss Friday’s elimination play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the situation said. “I fell, he landed and my knee just didn’t do well, I guess,” Butler said Wednesday night. …

Butler scores 22 to lead the Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Rockets
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Butler scores 22 to lead the Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Rockets

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, and Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Miami Heat to a 119-104 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Jeff Green made a 3-pointer for Houston with about eight minutes left, but the Rockets didn’t score again until a layup by Jock Landale four minutes later. “The …

Miami’s Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat-Warriors game with illness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami’s Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat-Warriors game with illness

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Miami’s game against Golden State on Tuesday night, one that comes with the Heat trying to escape the play-in tournament in the Eastern Conference. It was the 22nd time in 72 games this season that Miami played without Butler, who missed the team’s morning shootaround with a non-COVID illness. Butler is Miami’s …

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler makes big ‘tampering’ claim following Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee Bucks
1 year, 2 months ago

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler makes big ‘tampering’ claim following Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a three-team trade deal to acquire the services of former Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Following the move, Heat star Jimmy Butler has now accused the Bucks of "tampering.” Butler posted a video on social media requesting the NBA to look into the Bucks. Jimmy Buttler speaks on Damian Lillard trade “Yo NBA man, y’all …

What comes next for Jimmy Butler and Miami after their astonishing four-year run
1 year, 6 months ago

What comes next for Jimmy Butler and Miami after their astonishing four-year run

New York Times  

DENVER – Jimmy Butler’s only turnover on Monday night will end up being one he’ll never forget. “One hell of a basketball team that we couldn’t really find enough solutions to be able to get us over the top.” Butler doesn’t leave these Finals blameless, though. They’ve made it to the Eastern Conference Finals three of the last four seasons, …

Hollinger: Jimmy Butler’s legend should not be lost to NBA history
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollinger: Jimmy Butler’s legend should not be lost to NBA history

New York Times  

With Miami’s longshot bid for championship glory, at long last, on the brink of elimination, it’s time to address something that’s been nagging at me the entire playoffs: How, exactly, do we describe Jimmy Butler’s place in NBA history? Until he won the Larry Bird Trophy for Eastern Conference finals MVP this season, Butler’s most notable “black ink” accomplishment was …

NBA: Miami Heat's Butler, Lowry Excited to Have Lionel Messi in Town
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA: Miami Heat's Butler, Lowry Excited to Have Lionel Messi in Town

News 18  

Lionel Messi saying he will soon play for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer is exciting news for Miami Heat players, already thrilling Florida sports fans in the NBA Finals. I’m glad he’s here.” Butler said he has met Messi but doesn’t know him well. I know we will link whenever he is here.” Miami’s Lowry said he was wearing …

Heat’s ‘ignitable’ shooters come to life to tie NBA Finals: ‘A beautiful thing to see’
1 year, 6 months ago

Heat’s ‘ignitable’ shooters come to life to tie NBA Finals: ‘A beautiful thing to see’

New York Times  

DENVER — “Ignitable.” That’s the word Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra used to describe his top shooters on Saturday. After Denver’s dominant showing in Game 1, most people assumed it was just a matter of time before the Nuggets and Nikola Jokić ended the magical run that brought Miami to this point. This slight shift in style and personnel has …

NBA Finals: Heat need to match Nuggets physicality, says Butler
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Heat need to match Nuggets physicality, says Butler

The Hindu  

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler called on his teammates to match Denver Nuggets’ physicality after the Nuggets overpowered the Heat to win game one of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Jokic later said Denver had been determined to land the “first punch” of the series, and Butler admitted Miami would need to up their physicality over the rest of the …

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals
1 year, 6 months ago

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals

Firstpost  

Coco Gauff said Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to see the Heat’s last regular-season game in early April and offered the Finals tickets as well. To hear tennis star Coco Gauff tell it, basketball star Jimmy Butler assured her his Miami Heat would make it to the NBA Finals before they were guaranteed of so much as participating in the …

Jimmy Butler told Coco Gauff Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals before even qualifying for playoffs
1 year, 6 months ago

Jimmy Butler told Coco Gauff Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals before even qualifying for playoffs

The Hindu  

To hear tennis star Coco Gauff tell it, basketball star Jimmy Butler assured her his Miami Heat would make it to the NBA Finals before the team was guaranteed of so much as participating in the playoffs. Before the French Open began, 2022 runner-up Gauff — who lives in South Florida and is an avid Heat fan, one who uses …

NBA: Miami Heat rout Boston Celtics to book Finals showdown with Denver Nuggets
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA: Miami Heat rout Boston Celtics to book Finals showdown with Denver Nuggets

Firstpost  

Jimmy Butler played a starring role as the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals by routing Boston 103-84 on Monday, denying the Celtics a historic comeback after trailing the playoff series 3-0. But we’ve got one more to get.” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said he never doubted his resilient squad could win game seven. “When the ship gets rocky, …

Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals
1 year, 6 months ago

Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — No unprecedented comeback, no last-tick miracle, no cavalcade of higher seeds is going to prevent these Miami Heat from playing for the NBA title. Eastern Conference finals Most Valuable Player Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, and Caleb Martin had 26 points and 10 rebounds to help the eighth-seeded Heat beat Boston 103-84 in Game 7 on Monday night …

Why Jimmy Butler – and Caleb Martin – give Heat hope in NBA Finals against the Nuggets
1 year, 6 months ago

Why Jimmy Butler – and Caleb Martin – give Heat hope in NBA Finals against the Nuggets

New York Times  

BOSTON — The date of the last two Game 7s in the Eastern Conference finals was May 29 — kind of odd because prior to last year’s Heat-Celtics finale, there had never been a Game 7 played on that date. Precisely one year ago from last night, Caleb Martin sat on the Miami bench and watched the Heat’s 100-96 heartbreaking …

How Celtics’ adjustments brought them back from brink: Anatomy of a comeback
1 year, 6 months ago

How Celtics’ adjustments brought them back from brink: Anatomy of a comeback

New York Times  

MIAMI — The Boston Celtics are on the precipice of pulling off the impossible. Defending Miami’s stars Three games into this series, the biggest question about Boston’s scheme was why the Celtics were just leaving defenders completely on an island against Miami’s best player. After Game 3, The Athletic broke down how the Celtics’ low-energy defense was wasting coach Joe …

How Heat’s Jimmy Butler was at his lowest, then his highest before it all came crashing down again
1 year, 6 months ago

How Heat’s Jimmy Butler was at his lowest, then his highest before it all came crashing down again

New York Times  

MIAMI — The sonnets on South Beach were already being written. After being held to nine points through the first three quarters of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, Butler figured out a way to puncture a Boston Celtics defense that had kept him in check for 44 minutes in Miami’s biggest game of the season. With Miami trailing …

Jimmy Butler calls for ‘beer,’ ‘wine,’ and ‘defense’ in predicting Heat will get the win they need
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler calls for ‘beer,’ ‘wine,’ and ‘defense’ in predicting Heat will get the win they need

New York Times  

MIAMI – Jimmy Butler suggested beer, wine and defense as means for the Heat to stop the Eastern Conference finals before the series gets any stickier. “We are going to listen to some music, we’re going to drink some beers back there, I’m going to go have some wine,” he said, sounding as much Buffett as Butler. “All of the …

Heat believe path forward is simple, but Celtics have complicated things. Here’s how they did it
1 year, 7 months ago

Heat believe path forward is simple, but Celtics have complicated things. Here’s how they did it

New York Times  

MIAMI — After his team blew a chance to earn a spot in the NBA Finals in front of the home crowd, Jimmy Butler strolled into his postgame press conference without a care in the world. Butler witnessed his team lose 116-99 to the Celtics in Game 4 of a series that could’ve ended in a sweep on Tuesday night. …

Heat star Jimmy Butler fined $25,000 for not talking to media after Game 3 win over Celtics
1 year, 7 months ago

Heat star Jimmy Butler fined $25,000 for not talking to media after Game 3 win over Celtics

New York Times  

MIAMI — The NBA fined Heat star Jimmy Butler $25,000 for refusing to speak to reporters after Miami’s 128-102 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, the league announced Tuesday. The league requires all players who participate in a game — and were not hurt or ejected — to be available for questions after …

Heat show they are more than Jimmy Butler and the importance of unsung heroes as they embarrass Celtics
1 year, 7 months ago

Heat show they are more than Jimmy Butler and the importance of unsung heroes as they embarrass Celtics

New York Times  

MIAMI — It all started with Jimmy Butler pointing at Grant Williams following an and-1 in the second quarter. Despite going against what many considered the most talented roster in the NBA, Miami’s three undrafted free agents — Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin and Duncan Robinson — led the game in scoring and exposed Boston’s lack of mental toughness. “We talk …

NBA: Jimmy Butler brilliance sees Heat stun Celtics, take 2-0 lead
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Jimmy Butler brilliance sees Heat stun Celtics, take 2-0 lead

Firstpost  

Jimmy Butler finished with 27 points as the eighth seeds Heat grabbed a second straight victory at Boston’s TD Garden to leave the Celtics with a mountain to climb Jimmy Butler led a fourth-quarter fightback as the Miami Heat stunned the Boston Celtics 111-105 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference finals series on Friday. Miami talisman …

NBA: Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on court
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on court

The Hindu  

The latest Eastern Conference finals pairing between the Heat and Celtics will be a matchup that ultimately turns on the play stars like Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum. But Miami’s 123-116 Game 1 victory also showed how the tactical battle between rookie coach Joe Mazzulla and veteran counterpart Erik Spoelstra will also play a big factor. “I don’t think it’s …

Butler fuels Heat as Boston burned
1 year, 7 months ago

Butler fuels Heat as Boston burned

China Daily  

Another Jimmy masterclass earns Miami Game 1 win BOSTON — The Miami Heat were in need of a calming presence following a sluggish start to their latest conference finals showdown with the Boston Celtics. Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the …

NBA semifinals: Heat, Lakers get another chance to move to conference finals; Knicks, Warriors on brink
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA semifinals: Heat, Lakers get another chance to move to conference finals; Knicks, Warriors on brink

The Hindu  

New York guards Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes played an entire elimination game with no rest, just to extend their season. It’s why Brunson and Grimes are playing 48 minutes, why Butler is playing through ankle soreness, why Golden State’s Stephen Curry is taking more shots per game — by a significant margin — than he ever has in a …

Butler keeps the Heat on wilting Knicks
1 year, 7 months ago

Butler keeps the Heat on wilting Knicks

China Daily  

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler dribbles the ball past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, US, May 6, 2023. Jimmy Butler had 27 points and 10 assists, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Heat topped the New York …

Jimmy Butler delivers Jordanesque masterpiece to crush Milwaukee Bucks' playoff dreams
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler delivers Jordanesque masterpiece to crush Milwaukee Bucks' playoff dreams

Hindustan Times  

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler stole the show in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, delivering a "Jordanesque" masterpiece that propelled his team to a thrilling overtime victory and eliminated the Bucks from the NBA Playoffs. Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives around Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 5 of the …

NBA playoffs result: Jimmy Butler gets 42 as Heat knockout top-seeded Bucks
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Jimmy Butler gets 42 as Heat knockout top-seeded Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 42 points as the visiting Miami Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 128-126 overtime victory over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in Game 5. Miami’s Gabe Vincent misfired on a 3-point attempt with nine seconds to play, but Milwaukee’s Grayson Allen did not get off a shot before time expired. Vincent finished with …

NBA Playoffs: Jimmy Butler scores 56 points, Heat have Bucks on brink of elimination; Lakers sink Grizzlies
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Jimmy Butler scores 56 points, Heat have Bucks on brink of elimination; Lakers sink Grizzlies

Firstpost  

Miami: Jimmy Butler scored a Miami playoff record 56 points, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 on Monday night to put the NBA’s top overall seed on the brink of early elimination. LAKERS 117, GRIZZLIES 111, OT LOS ANGELES: LeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 …

Butler scores 56, Heat stun Bucks 119-114 for 3-1 lead
1 year, 7 months ago

Butler scores 56, Heat stun Bucks 119-114 for 3-1 lead

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler had the game of his life, and the Miami Heat had a comeback for the ages. Butler scored 56 points — tying the fourth-best scoring performance ever in an NBA playoff game — and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 on Monday night to …

Jimmy Butler and a legacy-building 56-point performance for the ages: ‘This is my s—!’
1 year, 7 months ago

Jimmy Butler and a legacy-building 56-point performance for the ages: ‘This is my s—!’

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. List of players with 56+ points in a playoff game in NBA history : Michael Jordan Wilt Chamberlain Charles Barkley Elgin Baylor Donovan Mitchell Jimmy Butler — Will Guillory April 25, 2023 But it wasn’t just the final stat line that made this night so special. It always …

NBA playoff result: Jimmy Butler, Heat blow by Bucks for 2-1 series lead
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff result: Jimmy Butler, Heat blow by Bucks for 2-1 series lead

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 30 points before resting in the fourth quarter as the host Miami Heat beat the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks 121-99 on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in its first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Reserve Duncan Robinson made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points on his 29th birthday for Miami, which led by as many as 29 …

NBA playoffs result: Miami Heat topples Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 amid injuries to Antetokounmpo, Herro
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Miami Heat topples Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 amid injuries to Antetokounmpo, Herro

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler had 35 points and 11 assists and the visiting Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks -- who played most of the game without Giannis Antetokounmpo -- 130-117 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Sunday. Kevin Love had 18, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent added 15 apiece and Tyler Herro scored 12 before being sidelined …

How Jimmy Butler powered Heat to dominant Game 1 road upset vs. top-seeded Bucks
1 year, 8 months ago

How Jimmy Butler powered Heat to dominant Game 1 road upset vs. top-seeded Bucks

New York Times  

That’s how Miami coach Erik Spoelstra described his team’s mission hours before the Heat snatched a 130-117 Game 1 victory at Milwaukee, the top-seeded opponent consensus more succinctly labeled “better.” After the week that was for the Heat, however, Spoelstra sensed his players were ready for whatever came their way Sunday inside Fiserv Forum. Jimmy Butler on the Heat’s Game …

NBA result: Jimmy Butler posts double-double, Heat hand Mavs another loss
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Jimmy Butler posts double-double, Heat hand Mavs another loss

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler posted a double-double of 35 points and a game-high 12 assists, and the Miami Heat never trailed after a 15-0 first-half run as they extended the visiting Dallas Mavericks’ woes with a 129-122 decision on Saturday. Miami built a lead of as many as 18 points before halftime thanks to its big run, which spanned the final 2:15 …

NBA Result: Jimmy Butler scores 33 as Miami Heat rallies to topple Cleveland Cavaliers
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Result: Jimmy Butler scores 33 as Miami Heat rallies to topple Cleveland Cavaliers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler did everything right in the final minutes. Butler scored 12 of his 33 points in the final 5:11, Tyler Herro added 25 and the Heat rallied from a 14-point, second-half deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-115 on Friday night. “Every game counts for us.” Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 42 points for Cleveland, which got 16 …

NBA: Jimmy Butler’s dunk lifts Heat to win over struggling Rockets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Jimmy Butler’s dunk lifts Heat to win over struggling Rockets

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler dunked off a 35-foot in-bounds pass from Gabe Vincent with just 0.3 seconds left as the host Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 97-95 on Friday night. AT&T Replay // @ATTpic.twitter.com/gaMLVfy2ny — Miami HEAT February 11, 2023 Bam Adebayo added 20 points and nine rebounds, and Butler scored 16 points as the Heat won their eighth straight home …

NBA: Heat gets balanced scoring in win over struggling Lakers
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Heat gets balanced scoring in win over struggling Lakers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat handed the visiting Los Angeles Lakers their fifth loss in the last six games 112-98 on Wednesday. Their efforts paced all five Heat starters to double-figures scoring, joining Tyler Herro with 18 points, Caleb Martin with 13, and Gabe Vincent with 12. LeBron …

Jimmy Butler’s Game 7 miss crashes Heat storybook run he was writing
2 years, 6 months ago

Jimmy Butler’s Game 7 miss crashes Heat storybook run he was writing

New York Times  

MIAMI – The intention of every player as the ball leaves his fingers, headed for the rim, is for it to cross over the iron peacefully and plummet straight down, like a rock dropped from 10 stories high, through the net and onto the hardwood. “Just hope he doesn’t make it.” The Boston Celtics, and not Butler’s Heat, are on …

NBA: Jimmy Butler propels Miami Heat past Philadelphia 76ers into Eastern Conference finals
2 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Jimmy Butler propels Miami Heat past Philadelphia 76ers into Eastern Conference finals

Firstpost  

The Miami Heat punched their ticket to the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals on Thursday as Jimmy Butler scored 32 points to key a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles: The Miami Heat punched their ticket to the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals on Thursday as Jimmy Butler scored 32 points to key a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. …

For Heat, stopping James Harden and Joel Embiid, letting Jimmy Butler ‘be me’ all a matter of trust
2 years, 7 months ago

For Heat, stopping James Harden and Joel Embiid, letting Jimmy Butler ‘be me’ all a matter of trust

New York Times  

MIAMI — Some love is just a lie of the soul. It’s why Spoelstra constantly says “we’re not for everybody.” More is typically asked of Heat players at practice and on defense than at other NBA stops. But between Games 4 and 5 of this Sixers series, Tucker said, Spoelstra’s defensive adjustments were predicated on conversations between Tucker, Jimmy Butler …

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