While the Golden State Warriors are waiting for Game 5 against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, the first-round series in the Eastern Conference between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks took center stage on Monday night in the NBA playoffs.
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the lineup for Game 4, Jimmy Butler took over in South Beach on Monday night. The veteran forward caught fire for 56 points on 19-of-28 shooting from the field with nine boards, two assists and a block in 41 minutes.
With the Heat trailing by 11 entering the fourth quarter, Butler notched 21 of his 56 points in the final frame to fuel Miami’s comeback win over Milwaukee, 119-114. Behind Butler’s playoff career-high, he led the No. 8 seed Heat to a 3-1 lead in the series over the No. 1 seed Bucks.
Following Butler’s performance during the Heat’s win on Monday, Draymond Green chimed in with a reaction on Twitter.
Via @Money23Green on Twitter:
Say or feel what you want about Jimmy… ANIMAL!!! Double Nickel! And counting
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 25, 2023
Holding a commanding lead over the Bucks, the Heat will have a chance to eliminate the No. 1 seed in the East with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday in Milwaukee.
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