Jimmy Butler, for lack of a better word, is HIM. The Miami Heat star is continuing to live up to his reputation as arguably the best playoff performer in recent memory. His latest heroics have Jimmy leading a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Boston Celtics to go up 2-0. After the game, Butler was inevitably asked about his success in the clutch. Here's what he had to say, per NBA's Twitter account.

Article Continues Below
More Miami Heat News
Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena.
Heat’s Duncan Robinson makes $20 million contract decision amid trade rumorsZachary Weinberger ·
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks rumors: Will Milwaukee pursue trade for Andrew Wiggins?Julian Ojeda ·
Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center
Heat brings Davion Mitchell back with $24 million contractJosue Pavon ·
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives past Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) in the second half at Madison Square Garden.
How Kasparas Jakucionis can contribute for the Heat right awayZachary Weinberger ·
Former Howard University and Temple University star Steve Settle III signs an Exhibit 10 deal with the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat sign former Howard University star to contractRandall Barnes ·
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) during the first half at State Farm Center.
Kasparas Jakucionis’ ‘excited’ outlook on improving key traits with HeatZachary Weinberger ·

After a spicy altercation with Celtics forward Grant Williams, Jimmy Butler went on a tear to lead a spirited Heat comeback. The All-Star forward lit up Boston in the fourth quarter, scoring 9 of his 27 points to help the team. Butler tacked on six assists for good measure.

Butler is quickly becoming the poster child for a “16-game player”, and for good reason. The Heat star did not have a remarkable regular season, only averaging around 22 points per game on middling efficiency. Somehow, though, Butler is performing at an insane level in the playoffs. He's always been a great player in the playoffs (Sixers and Timberwolves fans can begrudgingly attest to that), but this is a whole new level from him.

Because of Jimmy Buckets going full Super Saiyan, the Heat now bring a commanding 2-0 lead back home to Miami. All of the pressure is now the Celtics to find a way to penetrate the Heat's armor. Can Butler, Kyle Lowry and Erik Spoelstra keep the pressure on and make their return to the NBA Finals? With Butler playing like a madman, anything's possible.