The Miami Heat are now in a 2-0 hole after Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks absolutely thumped them on Monday night in a 132-98 win. All in all, it was a dreadful showing for the Heat, and franchise star Jimmy Butler is facing some serious criticism for his lack of production.

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith didn't hold back on Tuesday when discussing just why Miami was dominated. Hint: it wasn't pretty.

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Smith has a point. This is Playoff Jimmy. Through the first two games of this opening series for the Heat, he's been practically non-existent. Butler had 10 points and four assists in the loss while shooting just 4 for 10 from the field. He also posted 17 points in Game 1 but shot only 18%. This is not the Jimmy Butler we're used to seeing. In comparison, he averaged 23.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in this series last season.

He's usually lethal on the big stage, having led the Heat to the NBA finals last year in the bubble. But, they're up against a motivated Bucks team who are looking for revenge from their early exit in the 2020 playoffs.

Butler is going to have to find himself in Game 3 as Miami head back to South Beach. The Heat desperately need a win and it starts with Butler stepping up to the plate and orchestrating the offense.