The Miami Heat might be the underdogs in the Eastern Conference Finals – but don’t tell Jimmy Butler.
The star swingman was brilliant in Game 1, racking up 35 points, 7 assists, 6 steals, and 5 rebounds while leading the Heat to a 123-116 win over the Celtics at TD Garden.
The Heat have won Game 1 in all three of their playoff series so far.
Yet another Game 1 road win. pic.twitter.com/YJcakWSE4l
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 18, 2023
Here’s the shot that even had the announcer, Kevin Harlan saying “Jimmy freakin’ Butler!”
THE JIMMY 3 🤯 pic.twitter.com/tzbQ9leVAH
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 18, 2023
The role players also showed up big.
Caleb, Kyle, Max & Gabe all shined at some point tonight. Each finished with 15 points 👌 pic.twitter.com/qt4ZNdeem1
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 18, 2023
Jimmy had this to say after the game…
We believe in ourselves even if no one else does. And that's all that matters. pic.twitter.com/U95M53thkT
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 18, 2023
Game 2 is set for Friday night in Boston with an 8:30pm tipoff.
In the meantime, you can enjoy the full game 1 highlights here!