Jimmy Butler Returns With Strong Outing
2 years agoMiami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) was uncertain for this contest until roughly an hour before tip-off. He missed Game 2 due to a sprained right ankle, but was feeling good enough to play on Saturday. Butler got off to a good start and made frequent trips to the foul line during this game. He finished with 28 points, four rebounds, three assists, and made 10-of-11 shots from the foul line. Butler has scored 25 points or more in each game he has played in this postseason. His strong performance here helped the Heat take a 2-1 lead on the Knicks. The Heat will look to increase their lead on Monday night.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN