“He’s going to make you work, going to make you better” Marcus Smart reveals just why he loves a matchup against Jimmy Butler

“He’s going to make you work, going to make you better” Marcus Smart reveals just why he loves a matchup against Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler and Marcus Smart

Butler is unarguably one of the most in-form scorer in these particular playoffs, having to trouble opposition defense every time he has the ball in his hand. However, after leading the Heat to victory in Game 1, Butler found himself locking horns against the returning and reigning DPOY, Marcus Smart.  

With Marcus Smart leading the defensive unit for the away team, he not only restricted Butler’s number to 29 points in Game 2. But even made sure that Butler’s involvement in the game is quite limits. Which game added pressure to the rest of the players, seemingly because of which Celtics were able to establish their dominance on the court throughout the four-quarters. 

Jimmy Butler and Marcus Smart
Jimmy Butler and Marcus Smart

What was opinionated by Marcus Smart? 

“Jimmy Butler’s a warrior, man. Jimmy’s been doing this a long time,” Smart said, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “I love going up against Jimmy any time I can. As a defensive player, as a competitor, he’s going to make you work, he’s going to make you better.” 

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Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler

Marcus Smart was an integral part of the Celtics’ success against Butler on Thursday. After the game, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year got honest about relishing the opportunity to match up against Jimmy Butler. Fans are once again going to witness Smart vs Butler’s battle in Game 3 on Saturday. 

Marcus Smart
Marcus Smart

Moreover, with the Eastern Conference Final series being tied at 1-1, things are going to get interesting at Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart are going to have the support of thousands of fans behind their back at TD Garden. 

Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and AL Horford
Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and AL Horford

Talking about the individual performances, Jayson Tatum scored team high 27 points, while Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart scored 24 points each. Grant Williams continued his terrific form with 19 points off the bench. On the other hand, Jimmy Butler scored game-high 29 points, with Oladipo and Vincent adding 14 points each. 

Which team’s set of players are going to embrace their team’s legacy in Game 3? Remains to be seen.

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