Jimmy Butler has turned on his playoffs mode for sure. After struggling in the play-in tournament and defeating the Chicago Bulls in a do-or-die game, the 6’7 veteran turned his game around in the first-round games. Demolishing the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks in just 5 face-offs, Butler stands as one of the top performers in the playoffs this year. His clutch display to send Giannis Antetokounmpo and his men home broke the internet.

Dropping a 40-point performance in game 5, Butler made sure he did not give the Greek Freak another chance in this series. Bagging an OT win, the Miami Heat are ready for their next battle. Interestingly, the Miami Heat guard’s post-game reply mocking a reporter went viral.

Playoffs Jimmy Butler roasts a reporter

Averaging 37.6 points in the first five games against the Bucks, Jimmy Butler has been one of the most impactful players in the playoffs so far. Finishing 8th in the Western Conference, the 6x All-Star made sure he turned things around in the postseason. Dropping more than 40 points in back-to-back games, ‘Playoffs’ Butler made sure to prove Antetokounmpo’s return from injury worthless.?

Following such a first-round demolition, the Heat veteran was asked in a postgame interview, “What does it say about this team that you are sitting here now having defeated the No. 1 seed, getting ready for National TV at MSG on Saturday?”?

Butler nitpicked on the reporter’s mistake, replying, “Don’t we play on Sunday?”. Though the reporter apologized for his dearth of information, Butler mentioned, “Look at you. Do your job”, mocking him – seems like the shooting guard is all about perfection!

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Previously in game 4 with 56 points, the 6’7 guard became the only player in the Heat franchise to drop a 50-point performance in the playoffs. Now with back-to-back 40+ games, it looks like the 33-year-old is just suffering from success.

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Like the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks also triumphed over the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-1, advancing to the conference semi-finals. Judging by the offensive display put on by both Butler and Jalen Brunson, seems like fans are in for a treat. The Knicks will play in the second round on Sunday for the first time since 2013.

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Butler and the Heat’s experience in the playoffs might give them an upper hand. Having appeared in 98 playoffs games in his career, averaging 20.8 points, Butler will not be an easy nut to crack for the Knicks. However, considering the upsets and turnarounds this season, only time will tell as to who really find themselves facing off in the conference finals.?

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