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Jimmy Butler is still making his presence felt in the playoffs, despite being sidelined with an MCL sprain. After his Miami Heat bounced back from a Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics, Butler took to Instagram to troll his opponents with a quote from Celtics guard Jaylen Brown. Brown’s quote, “Don’t let us get one,” came last year when Boston trailed Miami 0-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics rallied to win three straight games before Miami ultimately won Game 7 and advanced to the NBA Finals. Butler, who is expected to miss the rest of the first round, is still communicating with his teammates and providing encouragement. Kyle Lowery, who led the Heat with 24 points and 14 assists in Game 2, revealed that Butler texted him before the series to give him confidence and urge him to lead the team. The Heat will host the next two games of the series in Miami, looking to extend their lead and take a commanding 3-1 advantage.

The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 106-92 to tie their Eastern Conference semifinals series 1-1. Despite an injury that has sidelined him from the court, Jimmy Butler has found a way to inject some trash talk into the rivalry. After the game, Butler posted a photoshopped image on Instagram of himself on top of Jaylen Brown’s face, referencing a quote from Brown last season when the Celtics were down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Butler’s trolling comes as the Heat, led by Tyler Herro’s 24 points and 14 assists, rebounded from their loss in Game 1. The Heat’s victory marked their fifth time winning a playoff game by at least 10 points after losing a game by at least 20 points under Erik Spoelstra. Game 3 will be played in Miami on Saturday.

Despite being sidelined with an injury, Jimmy Butler played a vital role in the Miami Heat’s Game 2 victory over the Boston Celtics. Tyler Herro revealed that Butler texted him before the series, urging him to lead the team. With Butler’s encouragement, Herro put up a stellar performance with 24 points and 14 assists, leading Miami to a 111-101 win.

Kristaps Porzingis’ poor defensive performance proved costly for the Boston Celtics in their Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat. The Heat set a franchise record with 23 three-pointers, often finding wide-open shots as Porzingis struggled to keep up. Offensively, Porzingis shot poorly and the Celtics were outscored by 32 points during his time on the court. His struggles underscore the volatility that Porzingis can bring to the team, which could prove dangerous in the playoffs.

Despite setting league records for wins, the Boston Celtics finished the regular season without any finalists for year-end awards. Coach Joe Mazzulla expressed his indifference towards the lack of recognition, emphasizing the team’s focus on collective success rather than individual accolades. In Game 2 of the playoffs against the Miami Heat, the Celtics struggled to defend the Heat’s outside shooting, allowing them to convert 23 of 43 three-point attempts. Jaylen Brown acknowledged the Heat’s offensive prowess and the need for the Celtics to adjust. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra highlighted the challenge of guarding a team with multiple shooting threats.

The Miami Heat put on an offensive clinic in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, draining a franchise-record 23 three-pointers to secure a 111-101 victory. Led by Tyler Herro’s double-double of 24 points and 14 assists, Miami’s sharpshooters set a new playoff mark with a remarkable 53.5% shooting from downtown. Despite trailing at halftime, the Heat surged ahead in the third quarter, outscoring Boston 27-18 and converting six three-pointers. The Celtics, missing Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, attempted a late rally but ultimately came up short, as Miami added four more triples in the fourth quarter. The series now stands at 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday at Miami’s home court.

Jimmy Butler is out with an injury, but he’s still making his presence felt. After the Miami Heat took Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, Butler took to Instagram to troll the Celtics with a post that read, “Feeling cute, might delete later. sikeeeee I ain’t deleting s***.” The post included a picture of Butler’s face pasted over Jaylen Brown in a Celtics jersey. The Heat won the game 111-101, with Caleb Martin, Tyler Herro, and Bam Adebayo all finishing with 20+ point performances.

Despite Jimmy Butler’s injury struggles, the Miami Heat overcame a scorching-hot 3-point performance from the Boston Celtics to secure a 111-101 victory in Game 1 of their playoff series. The win shifts the series to Miami, where the Heat will aim to defend their homecourt and potentially repeat their historic 1-8 upset from last year.

The Miami Heat secured an impressive 111-101 victory in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, setting a franchise playoff record with 23 three-pointers. Caleb Martin’s crucial three-pointer late in the fourth quarter extinguished a Celtics comeback attempt. Despite missing star forward Jimmy Butler, the Heat demonstrated their ability to win without him, tying the series 1-1. Miami’s momentum heading into Game 3 at home is enhanced by their impressive performance, which included making the third-highest number of three-pointers in NBA Playoff history.

Jimmy Butler of the Heat took a playful jab at his longtime rival, Jaylen Brown of the Celtics, on social media. Despite his MCL injury, Butler took a shot at Brown after the Heat tied the playoff series 1-1. The Heat’s upset win in Game 2 highlights their ability to challenge the Celtics in the playoffs. The series has become a best-of-five as Games 3 and 4 will be held in Miami.