Jimmy Butler scored 56 points in a 119-114 comeback win by the Miami Heat over the Milwaukee Bucks to go up 3-1 in their first round series. Butler went 19-for-28 from the field and 15-for-18 from the free throw line.
After the game, Butler was asked if “Playoff Jimmy is a thing.”
“It’s not a thing,” said Butler. “I just be hooping.”
Butler tied the fourth-best scoring performance ever in a playoff game.