On May 18, Beijing time, sorry, Butler once again transformed into the "son of Jordan", he defeated Tatum with a tough performance of 35+5+7+6, and led the Heat to win the opener in three consecutive series to grab home advantage. Butler led the Heat to 6 players and 15+, using team offense to interpret the ultimate basketball, Butler and the Heat were also unanimously praised by public opinion.
Butler not only made back-to-back tackles on Tatum in the final moments, but also delivered a winning three-pointer, and he bombed at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals twice in his playoff career, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to achieve this in the playoffs multiple times, along with Jordan (8), Iverson (3), Wilson (3), and Rick Barry (2).
In addition, Butler is the first player in Heat history to score 35 points and six steals in a single playoff game.
Regarding Butler's super performance, Hawks star Trae Young praised Butler, "No matter what he says, Butler is indeed at a completely different level in the playoffs. ”
Wizards star Kuzma said: "Miami (Heat) is in incredible shape at the moment. ”
American netizens also frantically touted Butler: "Butler is Jordan's son." This phrase is no longer a conspiracy theory, I already have enough evidence. ”
"Jimmy - Scoring Machine - MVP."
"He's the best ever, I'm serious."
"This win goes to everyone who says Celtic 4-0."
Commentator Wang Meng praised Butler: "Jimmy! Jimmy! Jimmy! Spoh! Spoh! Spoh! Heat! Heat! Heat!
"Continuing to be unfavorable, they grabbed the start! They relied on Butler's toughness, and almost everyone on the team stepped up to deal with the talented Green Kai. Butler handed out seven assists, and every time he attacked into the box and attracted a pinch, he was able to find a teammate, and his teammate completed a three-point shot. The Heat shot 51% from three-point range today!
"But their more important adjustment was in defense, and in the first half, Green Kai scored 40 points in the box. They started the second half with more intensity, better contraction and more tenacious stay in front of the breakthrough players. Once again, they reaped the offense with defense! In the third quarter, they scored 46 points in a single quarter. This is a new single-quarter scoring record in the Heat's playoff history.
At the end of the fourth quarter, Green Kai finally remembered Tatum, who had just scored 51 points on seven ranges, but the Heat's defense tenaciously and disciplined held Tatum, causing him to make three consecutive turnovers, two of which were walks.
"It's wonderful! Every step of the Heat is so hard, so teamy!
"Butler has 6 steals in addition to 35 points and 7 assists, yes, 6! That's the charm of the Heat! ”
However, Anna Horford, the sister of Horford, the main center of the Celtics, is still unconvinced: "The sky didn't fall, we just didn't win the first game. We've been through this before. It's annoying, but this series belongs to our #BelieveInBoston. ”
(Text/Drunken Lying Float)