After leading the Miami Heat to an epic 111-103 win in Game 6, Jimmy Butler had a rather stern warning to the Boston Celtics as they head to Game 7 in South Beach.
In his walk-off interview following Friday's showdown, Butler shared he knew they were going to win. And in a rather bold statement, he proclaimed that they'll do the same at home in front of their home fans.
“We knew we were going to win this one. And we're going to win the next one too,” Butler said, per NBA insider Keith Smith.
Heat fans will certainly love Jimmy Butler's confidence there, and it's not an empty threat either. After all, he just exploded for 47 points in the Game 6 victory to extend the series against the Celtics. Oh, and did we mention he finished with a near triple-double with nine rebounds and eight assists?
Butler has every reason to be confident, and the Celtics better be wary of the All-Star forward. Butler and the Heat have been to the NBA Finals before, and they know very well what it takes to get there.
In a do-or-die situation like Game 7, the Heat's experience could be a massive advantage. Playing at home could also make a huge difference for Miami, something that Jayson Tatum and the Celtics should be really prepared to face.
Game 7 is on Sunday, and sure enough, all NBA fans are excited.
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