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The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals, setting up what promises to be a terrific Eastern Conference Finals between the C’s and the Miami Heat, who ousted the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five games earlier in the week. Despite the Heat being a five-seed (as compared to […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler understands the Boston Celtics are a really good team. However, the always confident Butler isn’t scared of the mighty Celtics with the Eastern Conference Finals right around the corner. The five-time All-Star believes his Heat have what it takes to defeat Boston and advance to the NBA Finals […]

After the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2020 playoffs in five games, stars Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo had some fun with the cameras on them. The Heat trio started singing the “Bad Boys” song, fully embracing the villain role. Literally everyone when they get past […]

The Miami Heat took down the No. 1 seeded Milwaukee Bucks in just five games. Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic, and Bam Adebayo will received a lot of the praise for their play, but the unsung hero (pun intended) of the Heat’s victories in the first two rounds of the playoffs has been Tyler Herro. The […]

Jimmy Butler’s signing with the Miami Heat last offseason flew under the radar compared to the other big-name free-agent signings. With that, it’s safe to say not a lot pundits envisioned the South Beach franchise reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2020 campaign — let alone eliminating the title favorites, Milwaukee Bucks, in the […]

As far as misfortune goes, the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise has certainly had its fair share over the years. From disappointing draft picks, to free agents and trade acquisitions that didn’t pan out. The Wolves tried to turn that bad luck around this season after they pulled off a trade for D’Ángelo Russell back in February. […]

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report is out from Game 4 between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, and Heat star Jimmy Butler got screwed on multiple calls. Butler should have gotten two free throws with 24.2 seconds left with the Heat up 107-106 in the fourth quarter. The five-time All-Star was also fouled by […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will live to fight another day, following their razor-thin 118-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their second-round matchup. This was thanks in large part to the heroics of Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton, who now appears to have a target on his back, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo out […]

Miami Heat star swingman Jimmy Butler was critical of his team’s performance in their Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Butler said the Heat failed to execute and do all the little things they had done all series, noting it was a “bad” game. Heat’s Jimmy Butler on Game 4 loss to […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat pulled off another astounding victory on Friday, as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of their second-round playoffs matchup, 115-100. Miami is now 3-0 up in the series, with Butler putting up another stellar performance. However, according to the All-Star swingman, Heat veteran Udonis Haslem played a […]

Miami Heat two-way superstar Jimmy Butler was extremely riled up after his team rallied in the fourth and took a convincing 115-100 win over the heavily-favored Milwaukee Bucks. The Game 3 win gave the 5th-seeded squad a commanding 3-0 lead over the team with the best record in the league. Butler sat on the bench […]

With one brief comment, Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard managed to praise teammate Jimmy Butler and throw shade at Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks at the same time. The Heat dismantled the best-team in the league for the third straight game on Friday, using a strong fourth-quarter push to run away with a convincing […]

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler scored on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in crunch time in Game 3, and he made sure to let the Bucks bench know about it. After scoring on Giannis, Butler turned to the Bucks bench and said, “He can’t guard me.” Jimmy Butler scores on Giannis in clutch, looks […]

NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller clearly doesn’t like the ‘Zaza Pachulia rule’. During Game 3 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat series, Jimmy Butler landed into Khris Middleton’s shooting space, which caused Butler to pick up a foul his third foul of the game. According to the NBA Rulebook, defenders aren’t allowed to […]

The ending of Game 2 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat on Wednesday was one of the wildest finishes in NBA playoff history. Heat star Jimmy Butler hit two free throws with zero seconds left in the game to give Miami the win after getting fouled by Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. This came after […]

Jimmy Butler knows what he has to do for the Miami Heat to be successful. After fans were introduced to “Playoff Jimmy” in Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks (where Butler exploded for 40 points), the Heat star had a rather quiet night on Wednesday and was limited to just 13 […]

After taking the 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat veterans Goran Dragic and Jimmy Butler shared what they were thinking during the final free-throws with zero second left in a tied game. Right after the game, Dragic joked that he was pleading for Butler to drain the shot. But on a more serious […]

After Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler made the game-winning free-throws with no time left on the clock in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the five-time All-Star shared a hilarious moment with Miami president and Hall of Famer Pat Riley. Via Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report: Jimmy Butler sees Pat Riley & says […]

The Miami Heat are up 2-0 on the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs thanks to two free-throws from Jimmy Butler with zero seconds left on the clock in Game 2. Butler was fouled with no time left and made both free-throws to give the Heat a commanding 2-0 series lead over […]

In the final seconds of Game 2 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic made three errors that could have cost them the game. With less than 20 seconds left and up by four points, all Miami had to do was do run down the clock. But then, the […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler pulled the chair on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo perfectly in Game 2 during the second quarter. Take a look. Jimmy uses the oldest trick in the book to force a Giannis turnover 😅pic.twitter.com/E556JVPNjd — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 2, 2020 The Heat have looked like the No. 1 […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid almost gave Sixers fans a heart attack with his latest cryptic tweet. On Wednesday, while the Miami Heat are playing the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their playoff series, Embiid took to Twitter to say that he is “still really unhappy.” I’m still really unhappy — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat are doing battle in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday, just two days after Heat star Jimmy Butler torched the Bucks for 40 points in Game 1. Butler’s scoring outburst and fourth-quarter heroics not only propelled the Heat to a series lead but also prompted questions […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade made a virtual appearance in the bubble on Wednesday night to support his former team in their Game 2 matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Current Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler noticed Wade in attendance and dapped up the three-time champion with a fist bump. Butler shows Wade some love 😂pic.twitter.com/hUQVswFi9P — […]

Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler recently joined Sam Amick of The Athletic for a wide-ranging interview. As part of their discussion, the former Marquette Golden Eagle was asked about the time he spent with the Sixers and why he is no longer with the team. Butler joined the Heat by way of a sign-and-trade with […]

Jimmy Butler’s explosive 40-point performance in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks soon became a trending topic, considering Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t take it upon his own hands to stop the Miami Heat star in the closing moments of the game. Naturally, Jimmy Butler was asked if he was surprised about Antetokounmpo […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid sent out a cryptic tweet on Monday, as Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to a very impressive Game 1 victory over the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. For some, this was Embiid’s way of expressing his regret for the Sixers letting Butler walk in the summer. Butler caught wind of the […]

For the second time in the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves down heading into Game 2 after dropping the series opener. It happened in their first round series against the Orlando Magic, and it happened again in the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus the Miami Heat, which took 1-0 lead in their series […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is only 25 years old, but with a Defensive Player of the Year Award and soon to be two MVP Awards to his name, there’s pressure on him to start coming through in the playoffs. Locked On Bucks Podcast host Kane Pitman had Frank Madden on the show to discuss how Jimmy Butler […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s NBA story has been nothing short of fascinating. He was the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, averaging just minutes per game as a rookie. Butler then worked his way up with the Chicago Bulls to becoming a perennial All-Star. He was trade to Minnesota, where he clashed […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting killed by NBA guys for not guarding Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler in Game 1 on Monday. Butler scored 40 points and was unstoppable all game. Bucks fans couldn’t understand why Antetokounmpo wasn’t guarding Butler, especially since he was named the 2020 Defensive Player of the […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler went off for 40 points in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks, and many Bucks fans were wondering why head coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t put Giannis Antetokounmpo on Butler. Antetokounmpo told reporters after Game 1 he wasn’t going to ask Budenholzer to guard Butler since he does whatever […]

More than a few pundits boldly claimed that the Miami Heat would upset the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. Well, those people are probably feeling pretty good after the Heat earned a 115-104 Game 1 victory over the Bucks behind 40 points from Jimmy Butler and 27 points from Goran Dragic. […]

From their first meeting in free agency, Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley bonded over their shared love of wine. Over the course of Butler’s first year as a member of the Miami Heat, it’s clear the two have another thing in common: a devotion to winning. Butler had his most impressive performance since signing with […]

Miami Heat All-Star forward Jimmy Butler was on fire on Monday, as he led his team to a very impressive Game 1 victory over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Butler has been tremendous for Miami since the start of the playoffs, and as it turns out, it has a lot to do with his shooting. Anthony […]

Jimmy Butler was an unstoppable force for the Miami Heat on Monday, as he led his team to a surprise Game 1 victory over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Interestingly, newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year winner Giannis Antetokounmpo was not tasked to guard the hot-handed Butler down the stretch, and after the contest, the Bucks […]

The Miami Heat are off to a hot start in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after they took down the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, 115-104, in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series on Monday. Jimmy Butler led the team once again, as he exploded for a game-high 40 points in 36 minutes. Now, according to Butler, he […]

Right before the opening tip of the Miami Heat’s Game 1 tussle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Jimmy Butler already knew he will go off for the entire 48 minutes. The Heat’s two-way superstar warned his teammates that he will be taking a lot of shots on offense, and they willingly obliged without much […]

Amid all the whispers that Jimmy Butler is not an ideal locker-room presence, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says the small forward is a “very likable” guy. Per Nick Fridell of ESPN, Spoelstra dismissed rumors that Butler is a locker-room cancer. Spoelstra on Butler: "Jimmy, despite probably what the narrative is out there, he's […]