Exclusive : Heat's Butler mocks Celtics following game 2 victory

Jimmy Butler may be sidelined for the Miami Heat's first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, but he remains deeply engaged in the postseason drama. Following the Heat's equalizing victory in Game 2 with a score of 111-101 on Wednesday, Butler took to Instagram to playfully jab at the Celtics. This move harked back to last year's Eastern Conference Finals, where the Heat, leading 3-0 at one point, were nearly swept before the Celtics clawed back to force a Game 7—inspired by Jaylen Brown's defiant remark, "don't let us get one."

Despite predictions of Miami being outclassed this series, especially without Butler, they pulled off an unexpected win in Game 2, bouncing back from a 20-point loss in Game 1. Butler seized this moment to recycle Brown's phrase with a twist, highlighting the resilience typical of the "Heat Culture."

Moreover, Miami's performance was bolstered by setting a new franchise playoff record for three-pointers, sinking 23 at a 54% success rate. Historically, the Heat have maintained a high three-point shooting standard in playoffs, hitting 50% of their threes in four games against Boston over the last two seasons—a feat unmatched by any other team against any opponent.


Butler's post-game antics could be seen as either a burst of emotion following a significant win or a strategic psychological play, reminding the Celtics of Miami's firepower. As the series moves to South Florida for Game 3 on Saturday, the Heat's surprising tenacity continues to make this matchup one to watch.

Source Sportsnet : 'Don't let us get one': Heat's Butler pokes fun at Celtics after Game 2 win
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