Jimmy Butler Shines In Miami Heat Playoff Win
The Miami Heat defeated the number-one seed Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 and took a 3-1 lead in the series.
The Bucks quickly built a 10-3 lead thanks to Antetokounmpo, who scored seven of Milwaukee’s first ten points. Butler, however, responded strongly.
Midway through the first quarter, the six-time All-Star, with his Heat behind 17-8, went up against Antetokounmpo and dunked on the five-time member of the All-Defensive Team.
Jimmy Butler was the star of the show after he finished with 56 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. He made 19 of his 28 field goal attempts, 3 of his 8 3-point attempts, and 15 of his 18 foul shots.
His 56 points are the most ever in a Heat playoff game. Butler sat out the first few minutes of the fourth quarter to rest up.
With 8:11 left in the game and Milwaukee leading 98-87, he returned. He would tally 21 of his 56 points from that point on. Bam Adebayo finished with 15 points in the win.
On the Bucks’ side, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points in his return to action, while Lopez scored 36 points in the loss.
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