Controversy Breaks Out at Celtics-Heat Game 7 as Jimmy Butler’s Mistake Turns Out to Be a Lost Cause
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Miami Heat’s season came to an end after they lost to the Boston Celtics. Against the Heat, the points went up to 100-96 in Game 7. Jimmy Butler, the Heat star, made 35 points with nine rebounds in a strong performance.
However, he missed a three-pointer in the fourth quarter which resulted in a drastic loss for the Heat. And it could have made a difference in the game. During the third quarter, something happened that changed the whole dynamic of the game.
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Max Strus made a play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and the Celtics that stunned everyone on the court. Max hit a three-pointer as the time neared the 11:04 mark to cut a deficit that had once reached 17 down to two.
This Max Strus 3 was overturned after he stepped out of bounds. Celtics won by 4 points.
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When Robert Williams III was about to take a free throw after three minutes, it was an iconic moment in the game. In the background of that take, we heard an announcer say that the three-pointer that Strus made had been wiped off the board.
How does Jimmy Butler’s three-point loss lead to the Heat’s defeat?
In the play, the young sharpshooter for Miami stepped out of bounds, which led to this outcome. During this time, Williams went to the line, and the Celtics were at eight points. However, they were at 13 when he took the second free throw.
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The incident with the Heat guard was one of the most absurd and bizarre moments of the game. The six-time All-Star wouldn’t have suffered for making the risky basket if this was counted in the game.
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In the wake of this, Skip Bayless tweeted, “It sure looked like Strus’ heel never touched the out-of-bounds line”. Social media has been awash with Heat fans’ anger. It is a matter of controversy regarding the decision made by the referees and official board since it resulted in a major defeat for Miami.
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There is a lot of conversation going on about this shot on social media, and there are many opinions about the decision-making process. The screenshots of this game, as well as the slow-motion video, went viral on social media, claiming his heels never went out of bounds. Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
Edited by:
Veer Badani