Beijing time on May 5 news, the second round of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Miami Heat once again defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, to achieve a series of big score 2-0 lead. After the game, Jimmy Butler commented on the team's performance today, and also mentioned some expectations for the next game.
Butler said that the core reason why the team was able to win the last two games was that everyone in the team trusted each other and everyone played with confidence.
On defending against 76ers star James Harden, Butler said, "Harden is a superstar, he has the ability to hit some difficult shots, but when he shoots that kind of shot, we admit that the first thing we have to do about him is limit his free throws." ”
In the past two games, 76ers star Joel Embiid has been absent due to an orbital fracture and a slight concussion, and it has been mentioned that he will return in the third game of the series. Butler said he was looking forward to Embiid playing in the next game.
"I want him back, why not?" Of course, health is the most important. I like to compete with him, he's a player I admire, he's the most valuable player in my mind. Butler said.
Subsequently, Butler also said that Embiid's presence or absence has a big impact on the 76ers, because his strength is top notch both on the offensive end and on the defensive side.
'Although I'm not a data expert, one thing I can be sure of is that Embiid will come back and they will be a better team than they are now. Butler continued.