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NBA Twitter Reacts To Jimmy Butler’s Epic Game 6 Performance
In an all-time great elimination game performance, Jimmy Butler forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Butler, who had suffered from knee problems several times in the playoffs, surpassed his playoff career-high with 47 points and led the Heat to a 111:103 win.
Three-time champions Miami will now have it in their own hands in front of their home crowd Sunday night.
After this insane performance, NBA Twitter reacted accordingly, showering Butler with praise.
The Heat got the Jimmy Butler they needed. What a performance pic.twitter.com/e3GmBTXMte
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 28, 2022
2012 East Finals, Heat down 3-2 in Boston: LeBron 45/15/5 on 19-26 FG, 2-4 threes, 5-9 FT, 4 turnovers in 45 minutes
2022 East Finals, Heat down 3-2 in Boston: Jimmy Butler 47/9/8 on 16-29, 4-8 threes, 11-11 FT, 4 steals, 1 turnover in 46 minutes
— Trenton Jocz (@TrentonJocz) May 28, 2022
JIMMY BUTLER IS UNBELIEVABLE pic.twitter.com/ZyMIeAKz6U
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 28, 2022
Jimmy Butler tonight:
47 PTS (career playoff high)
9 REB
8 AST
4 STL
16-29 FG
4-8 3P
in 46 MINSOnly LeBron has scored more in Heat playoff history. pic.twitter.com/QlmUHQdmAj
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 28, 2022
THANK YOU, JIMMY BUTLER, FOR REDEEMING YOURSELF WITH ONE OF THE GREAT ROAD PLAYOFF PERFORMANCES IN NBA HISTORY. WHY YOU WOULDN’T ATTACK IN THE LAST THREE GAMES I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND. NOW, CAN YOU PLEASE COME OUT FIRING ON SUNDAY NIGHT???
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 28, 2022
Game 6 Jimmy Butler pic.twitter.com/zhT0iEDoAt
— cryptic incognito (@CrypticNoHoes) May 28, 2022
That was an amazing game. This series has been WILD. Jimmy Butler is absolutely iconic. I’m hype af.
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) May 28, 2022
That game by Jimmy Butler is on the Mt Rushmore of @MiamiHEAT playoff performances.
Historic.
— Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) May 28, 2022
The World Is Realizing That Jimmy Butler Is Better Than Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/FtljGrcbkz
— x – (@dubsja) May 28, 2022
Jimmy Butler put on one of the greatest performances I have ever seen from a Heat player.
Game 7. Winner takes all in Miami.
— Austin (@AKone_05) May 28, 2022
Jimmy Butler put on one of the greatest performances I have ever seen from a Heat player.
Game 7. Winner takes all in Miami.
— Austin (@AKone_05) May 28, 2022
Give me Jimmy Butler in an elimination game any day of the week.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) May 28, 2022
Jimmy butler top 5 nba player
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) May 28, 2022
Kyle Lowry is a champion. PJ Tucker is a champion. Erik Spoelstra is a champion. If y’all gave up I feel bad for y’all
— Austin (@ChefTrillie_) May 28, 2022
Kyle Lowry is a champion. PJ Tucker is a champion. Erik Spoelstra is a champion. If y’all gave up I feel bad for y’all
— Austin (@ChefTrillie_) May 28, 2022
Celtics let Jimmy Butler look like Michael Jordan. That was CRAZYYYYY #Respectfully
— Respectfully Justin (@JustinLaboy) May 28, 2022
Miami Heat the last two minutes of the 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/GCTK8To7tR
— Rev. Rome (@ItsJustRome_) May 28, 2022
Jimmy Butler is a MONSTER
— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) May 28, 2022
Yea… my opinion of Jimmy Butler has been “best player in the NBA who’s not quite a superstar” but… after tonight… man
This is literally all time stuff…
— Jason Maples (@JJMaples55_MST) May 28, 2022
