Song of Sweat and Blood: Jimmy Butler’s Career Playoff Peak/Classic Battle

Fighting each other to defeat James at the critical moment to win the victory

• Season:2019-20 (Championship G5)
• result:Heat 111-108 Lakers
• data:35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals, FT 12-12

Facing a 1-3 desperation, the Heat's shooters on both sides recovered in this battle. Duncan Robinson made 7 of 13 three-pointers and scored 26 points, while Lakers Danny Green and KCP also made 5 of 13 shots combined. The two sides were still inseparable until the early part of the third quarter. The Lakers mainly relied on their two stars LeBron James andAnthony DavisA total of 68 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists were scored. On the Heat's side, Kendrick Nunn suddenly scored 14 points, while Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro also contributed 25 points.

The Heat twice relied on Lakers mistakes and fouls to open up a gap of nearly 10 points, but Frank Vogel's timeout helped the Lakers regain the disadvantage. The two sides battled 101-99 in the last 3 minutes of the game, with the Lakers leading by two points. Then the ace stars of both sides took over the game. LeBron James and Jimmy Butler succeeded in singles or caused fouls and free throws. LBJ and JB both scored 6 points in a row at the last moment. In the last 16.8 seconds, Butler cut in, causing AD to foul and make two free throws. The Lakers took the final blow. LBJ cut in and passed to Green but missed from the outside. Markieff Morris made a passing error, which also allowed the Heat to extend the game to the sixth game.

We didn't play very well, especially in the final stages, but luckily we still had a chance.

Jimmy Butler

The three-unit ghost and god alone carry the Heat

• Season:2019-20 (Championship G3)
• result:Heat 115-104 Lakers
• data:40 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, FG 14-20

The 2020 championship game pits the Lakers against the Heat. In the first two games, the Lakers not only suppressed the Heat, but the Heat also injured two generals, Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic. Many fans also joked that this was the rhythm of the Lakers sweeping. It also appeared on the Internet that the Heat were Not the weakest Eastern Conference champion in history, but in Game 3 Butler immediately jumped out and blasted these people in the face.

The Heat took a double-digit lead at the start of the game, and the Lakers' starting lineup seemed to underestimate the opponent.Anthony DavisGot into foul trouble early, andLeBron JamesThere were 8 turnovers in the game, but the second team Kyle Kuzma and Markieff Morris each scored 19 points and jointly made 9 three-pointers to help the Lakers lead the score. The Heat's Kelly Olynyk has performed brilliantly in two consecutive games, and he also scored 17 points in this game.

The Heat still led by five points before the end of the third quarter, but at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Lakers relied on Morris and James to jointly launch an 11-4 offensive and took the lead again; the Heat responded with a 12-4 counterattack after another timeout. Regained a 6-point lead. Next, Butler took over the game and succeeded in consecutive jump shots. He also caused many opponents to foul and stood at the free throw line. He scored 8 points alone. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson added 6 points from the outside to help the Heat regain a victory.

Butler also joined LeBron James and Jerry West to become the third player in the history of the championship game to reach 40 points and three triples. He also became the first NBA player after Michael Jordan to score 32 points and 12 assists in a single game in the Finals. Winning the big triple while facing off against LBJ caused him to make 6 turnovers, and he undoubtedly dominated the game in key scores.

"I love playing against him. He is one of the most competitive players in the game. I don't know how many opportunities I will have against such a strong competitor."

LeBron James

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