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When talking about Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, a lot of critics and casuals often say he’s not as impactful as many make him to be because of his defensive shortcomings. As much as he is a threat offensively, his defense leaves much to be desired. However, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not buying […]

It’s never easy to lose — especially if it happens to be Game 1 of the NBA Finals. At this point in his career, however, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has learned how to manage the losses. Butler is well aware of the fact that this is simply part of the game, and he’s not […]

To say that Caleb Martin and Max Strus struggled with their shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets would be an utter understatement. The Miami Heat pair combined for an atrocious 1-of-17 from the field in the series opener, and there’s no denying that the inefficiencies of these otherwise reliable […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler isn’t worried about their title chances after losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Not even one bit. While speaking to reporters on Saturday, Butler expressed his confidence about the Heat’s ability to bounce back and win the Larry O’Brien trophy. After all, […]

The last time the Miami Heat were in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were two focal points of their roster, much like they are this year in the Finals. However, their second-best scorer that season was Goran Dragic. Spending seven seasons in Miami, Dragic made a name for himself in Miami and […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is in the midst of his second NBA Finals in four seasons, and he’s hoping to have soccer superstar Neymar on his side against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Butler has grown a number of relationships with international athletes, with Brazilian phenom Neymar at the top of the list. […]

The Miami Heat took the first blow in the 2023 NBA Finals as the Denver Nuggets dominated with a 104-93 win in Game 1. The Heat were simply outclassed by Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who showcased a masterful and efficient offensive game plan to take the series opener. Ahead of Sunday night’s showdown, we […]

Don’t expect Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat to set another record for free throw futility as the NBA Finals continue. Given this eye-opening Nikola Jokic defensive stat from Game 1, it should be no surprise they did just that in Monday’s dispiriting loss to the Denver Nuggets. Jokic only defended two shots at the […]

The Miami Heat were outclassed by the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals, marking the first time Erik Spoelstra’s team dropped a series opener in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Heat looked more like the 8th seed they are. They struggled to find rhythm offensively and even looked fatigued with some […]

The Denver Nuggets claimed Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals by a final score of 104-93, thus cooling off the previously white-hot Miami Heat in the process. However, while they may have just endured their first opening-game loss during their miraculous postseason run, Jimmy Butler doesn’t seem to believe this type of turnout will […]

The Miami Heat lost a Game 1 for the first time in this postseason after dropping the 2023 NBA Finals opener to the Denver Nuggets, 104-93. The Nuggets were in cruise control through most of the game, while the Heat struggled to put the ball in the basket. Bam Adebayo was Miami’s best player in […]

After winning all three of their previous Game 1 encounters in the NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat finally lost the series opener for the first time on Thursday against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler and Co. weren’t really able to get themselves going in this […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat got ripped apart by Denver Nuggets in a 104-93 loss in Game 1. Expected by many to carry the Heat, Butler mustered just 13 points on a poor 6-for-14 shooting from the field. Even worse was the fact that he failed to make a single trip to the foul […]

Jimmy Butler was a no-show in the opening game of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Miami Heat needed their talisman to be at his best against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, but unfortunately for Miami supporters, Butler came up way short in Game 1. Unsurprisingly, the Nuggets took control of the contest […]

This isn’t the first time Jimmy Butler has shown us that, come the postseason, he’s an entirely different player. But according to Nick Wright, if he can lead his Miami Heat to a championship against the Denver Nuggets in the upcoming NBA Finals, his standing in the league will go up a whole lot more. […]

The Miami Heat have endured devastating injuries and a grueling gauntlet through the Eastern Conference to earn their spot in the 2023 NBA Finals. Many would argue the No. 8 seed are the most unlikely team to reach the championship round. There was just too much going against them to reasonably survive this long. Surely, […]

As the NBA Finals gets underway, it’s time for the league’s pundits and experts to make predictions. In most cases, it will be a prediction on the outcome of the series between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. In other cases, it may be about which player comes away with the series MVP honor, […]

We are finally on the doorstep of the 2023 NBA Finals — a historic showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. This is the first time ever that the Nuggets and the Heat are squaring off in the Finals. Yet, the two had such contrasting journeys on their way to the Finals. The […]

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic have done the unthinkable! Nobody predicted a Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals this season. With teams like the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns all dominating in 2022, many thought one of those four teams would participate. However, those two superstars mentioned proved everyone wrong. The Heat defeated […]

The clock continues to tick for Damian Lillard. One of the best players in the entire league, Lillard continues to prove he has what it takes to contend for a championship. The same cannot be said for the Portland Trail Blazers as an organization. From switching head coaches to completely revamping their roster though the […]

The NBA Playoffs are when the pressure is at its highest. Given that the coveted NBA championship is on the line, NBA stars are more likely to be motivated to play their best. Although the physicality and defense are much tougher, some stars have used it as an opportunity to shine brightly. For this piece, […]

The NBA Finals start on Thursday night, and FanDuel offers plenty of popular parlays for the series.  It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special NBA Finals popular parlays with the most value prediction and pick. The popular parlays section of the FanDuel picks is littered with stars and their expected […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat were very close to infamously blowing a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics. After securing their spot in the NBA Finals, Butler decided to spotlight an Instagram DM he received from a Heat fan that perfectly encapsulated how all of Miami felt going into […]

Miami Heat star wing Jimmy Butler has been playing at an incredibly high level this postseason. His playoff numbers are up across the board compared to the regular season, most notably his scoring average, which has increased from 22.9 points per game to 28.5. The Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics all threw […]

The 2023 NBA Finals promises a breathtaking spectacle as the Miami Heat gear up to confront the formidable Denver Nuggets. Overcoming a tumultuous season of highs and lows, the Heat have defied all odds to secure their coveted spot in the championship series. They are poised to unleash their might upon the Nuggets. Miami, of […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has no doubt in his mind that he hasn’t faced a player like Jimmy Butler in the NBA Playoffs. He may have already guarded LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Karl-Anthony Towns in their 2023 postseason run, but he’s well aware of the different challenge that awaits him when he goes […]

Jimmy Butler may have said before that he would never wear a Miami Heat jersey. But now that he did, he has no plans of exchanging it for any other colors ever again. In a strong message highlighting his loyalty and love to the Miami franchise, Butler shared his plan to spend the remainder of […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Eastern Conference Finals MVP title. In the end, it was Jimmy Butler who took home the trophy after leading the Miami Heat to an epic series win over the Boston Celtics. There were some folks who were campaigning for Caleb Martin to bag the title, but […]

The NBA Finals are set to tip-off on Thursday and the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are ready to compete for a championship. The Heat just finished off a grueling seven game series against the Boston Celtics while the Nuggets have had a long layoff due to sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western […]

The NBA Finals matchup is all set. The Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets face a blood-hungry Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler at the helm. There is some exciting basketball to be played in this seven-game series. A person who thinks the contrary is renowned NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy. The last games of the NBA Playoffs […]

Jimmy Butler did not even want to lay a finger on the Eastern Conference championship trophy after the Miami Heat took down the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of what turned out to be an epic ECF series. Bam Adebayo tried to hand the trophy over to Butler during the post-game ceremonies, but the latter […]

Jimmy Butler started off his career some 12 years ago with the Chicago Bulls as the last pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. At that time, LeBron James and the Miami Heat were one of Chicago’s biggest rivals, which apparently prompted a bold promise from Butler early in his career. During […]

Nikola Jokic is a pretty easygoing guy. The Denver Nuggets superstar is actually one of the funniest dudes in the NBA at the moment. However, in November of 2021, we all saw his dark side after he got involved in a now-infamous altercation with then-Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris. For those that require context, Jokic […]

The Miami Heat would not be in a position to win a championship without Jimmy Butler and even though he has been battling ankle soreness, he’s still been able to lead his team to victory. Now in the NBA Finals and getting ready to take on the Denver Nuggets, just four games separate the Heat […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are in the midst of NBA Finals Media Day on Wednesday before the NBA Finals vs. the Denver Nuggets kicks off on Thursday. When asked about his leadership style, Jimmy Butler made sure to give a special shout out to Heat legend Dwyane Wade. “I'm me & my style […]

The Miami Heat have made an improbable run to the NBA Finals, led by their star Jimmy Butler. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special Jimmy Butler series points average prediction and pick. In the regular season, Jimmy Butler averaged 22.9 points per game. He got hot when it mattered […]

Will the Miami Heat be able to take down the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals? The Heat officially sealed a win against the Boston Celtics in a seven-game series when they took a 103-84 victory at TD Garden on Monday. Miami forward Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 28 points in 43 minutes, […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals has Dwight Howard really inspired, so much so that the NBA big man couldn’t help but share some motivational words of his own. After the Heat took down the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Howard looked back at the odds that […]

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the 2023 NBA Finals as the Miami Heat prepare to face off against the formidable Denver Nuggets. After a tumultuous season, filled with highs and lows, the Heat have defied the odds to secure their spot in the championship series. Led by their dynamic roster, featuring […]