Live broadcast bar, May 18-NBA playoffs East game G1, Heat 123-116 beat the Celtics, the big score 1-0 leading.
After the game, when asked why he was so strong in the heat, Butler responded, “I really think so, just like other things in life, if you get the chance and you have faith at the same time, there is nothing impossible for me and Adebayor to lead this team because of the trust that my teammates, coach, Riley and the team owner have placed in me.
I am playing at an unimaginable level now, because they allow me to do so without limiting my game and trust me completely, whether it is holding the ball or defending the end, this is what every basketball player dreams of, just like everyone wants to be needed and appreciated by others, and at the same time let you shine.”
In this battle, Butler played for 43 minutes, shooting 12 in 25, 2 in 4 in 3, 9 in 10 free throws, 35 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals.