Jimmy Butler once again showed why he is #JIMVP. He put on a special “Mother’s Day Performance” against the Boston Celtics. The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 130-124.
Butler scored 26 points on 9 of 14 shooting from the field. He did this in 40 minutes of playing time. Butler also grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Butler knew how important this game was due to playoff position and he stepped up to the plate. He was pleased with the win, although he was sort of disappointed in the loss of the big lead.
“It always feels great win,” Butler said. “But I don’t think that we closed the game like we’re supposed to or capable of either. So at the same time we’ve got to be better.”
Butler and the Heat may be a little let down that the huge lead in lost. However, a win is a win. Coach Spoelstra was pleased with the win and was not getting hung up on the loss of the lead. Coach Spo realizes that the NBA is a game of runs and he is grateful for the win.
“The menu was diverse and a lot of guys felt like they were in rhythm and involved. That’s when we’re at our best. When there’s a lot of different threats,” Spoelstra said.
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Duncan Robinson scored 22 points and grabbed 3 rebounds. He was 7 of 13 from the field and 6 of 10 from the three-point line. He now has a three-point field goal in 44 consecutive games. Bam Adebayo scored 20 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 3 assists. Trevor Ariza scored 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Kendrick Nunn scored 12 points. Tyler Herro scored 12 points off of the bench.
Miami’s next game is Tuesday, 5/10 against this same Boston Celtics team in Boston. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm Eastern and the game airs nationally on TNT.
