Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is ready to do some damage in the 2021 NBA playoffs again.
With the Heat and Butler are preparing for a rematch with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, the veteran forward is fully focused as they look to pull off a second straight upset over the Bucks.
Jimmy Butler on Playoff Jimmy Butler, "I think I'm stupidly locked in."
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) May 20, 2021
Butler was a massive reason the Heat made a run all the way to the NBA finals in 2020, averaging 22.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and six assists in 21 postseason games. While he dealt with injury problems throughout this past season, the former Marquette star always seems to step up when it matters most.
However, Miami hasn't played like the same team as last year from a consistency standpoint, especially offensively. The Bucks meanwhile, added more shooters around the Greek Freak and a legitimate two-way threat in Jrue Holiday.
Needless to say, the Heat have their work cut out for them. Jimmy Buckets did say last week that he believes Miami can beat anyone, though. Based on what they pulled off last year in Orlando, truly anything is possible.
If Erik Spoelstra's squad is going to have any chance at advancing past Milwaukee, Jimmy Butler will need to be at his absolute best.
But clearly, he doesn't seem worried because Playoff Butler is a different beast altogether.
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