Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, and others reacted to Jimmy Butler's 56-point showdown.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler set a franchise playoff record with 56 points in a thrilling comeback win over the Bucks.
Player of the Game | |
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Jimmy Butler | |
Points | 56 |
Accuracy | 19-28 |
Rebounds | 9 |
Assists | 2 |
Butler’s hot streak started early by scoring 20 straight points in the first quarter, finishing with 22 in the period. He then scored 21 over the final seven minutes of the game to propel Miami to the win and a commanding 3-1 series lead
On top of setting a Heat single-game playoff scoring record, Butler added 9 rebounds to go alongside an efficient 19-for-28 shooting from the field.
Miami currently holds a 3-1 lead over the No. 1 seed Bucks and will look to close out the series Wednesday in Milwaukee.
"PLAYOFF MF JIMMY BUTLER," Joel Embiid tweeted.
"Say or feel what you want about Jimmy… ANIMAL!!! Double Nickel! And counting," added Draymond Green.
"This is insane," said J.J. Redick.
Check out the rest of the reactions from current and former NBA players to Butler’s masterclass of 56 points.