“I’m trying to be professional” Jimmy Butler leaves Kyle Lowry in splits after calling himself a jumper


“I’m trying to be professional” Jimmy Butler leaves Kyle Lowry in splits after calling himself a jumper

Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have been seeking their way back into title contention this season. The team has been an example of defensive dominance since the group formed in 2019. Despite being newly formed, the Heat managed to reach the NBA finals but lost against the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2.

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Miami Heat- Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo
Miami Heat- Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo

This season is arguably the best the Miami Heat have performed since the 2019-2020 season. For the last two years, they have only reached either the 6th or 5th seed by the end of the regular season. This year, they happen to be the first team in the Eastern Conference to win 50 games. They are currently the number one seed with a record of 50 wins and 28 losses clinching their spot in the playoffs.

Jimmy Butler leads the Miami Heat to beat the Chicago Bulls for their 50th win of the season

Jimmy Butler in action
Jimmy Butler in action

Erik Spoelstra’s defensive style of coaching has definitely benefited the Heat in many different ways. This helps Jimmy Butler to take over on offense and creates space for their shooter in Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson to knock down from deep. The Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-109 shooting 53.7% from the field, 50% from three making 17 on 34 attempts, and 81.5% from the free-throw line.

Butler led the team finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists shooting 58.3% from the field with 7 of 12 attempts. Six other players from the Heat’s roster scored 10 or more points with Kyle Lowry leading the team’s facilitation. He had 10 assists along with 19 points to back up his teammates. Herro has got hot from the three-point line finishing with 6 threes on 7 attempts. He has been great on the Heat’s offense averaging 20.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists shooting 44.2% from the field.

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Jimmy Butler boasts about his “shooting skills” and Kyle Lowry cannot take it

Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry
Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry

During the post-game press conference, the duo sat down together to answer a few questions. Jimmy Butler had a great night on shooting against the Bulls for which he gave himself credits during the presser. He said, “I just hoop, shooters, shoot.” Lowry uncontrollably let out a laugh poking fun at his teammate saying, “Come on bro, I’m trying to be professional.” The two laughed it off together as Jimmy continued to speak. Many have commented on the relationships built within the Heat’s roster and have appreciated their culture.

But props to Butler as he is one of the driving forces of the Heat’s successful run this season. The Heat may potentially make another title run this season but will have to probably face the Milwaukee Bucks at some point during the playoffs. The Bucks swept the Heat in the first round of the Eastern Conference bracket. Butler has had his best shooting seasons with the Heat shooting a career-best 49.7% from the field last season and a second-best 47.8% this year.

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