Mitchell has averaged 32.3 points per game during the playoffs, including 30 point on 11-of-24 shooting in Game 3, despite dealing with persistent pain in the ankle. “It’s when I land,” Mitchell said. “It’s been just trying to manage it. I don’t really know what else to tell you; I don’t want to say too much. It was just the landing, but I’m good. I’ll be ready for Game 4.”
Mitchell has averaged 32.3 points per game during the p…
May 27, 2022 | 11:47 pm EDT Update
Jimmy Butler: 'We're going to win the next one too'
Keith Smith: Jimmy Butler in the walk-off interview: “We knew we were going to win this one. And we’re going to win the next one too.”
Jared Weiss: Jimmy Butler on ESPN: “I got a phone call and text message from D Wade earlier today and he was telling me I can do this. Knee is banged up, but nobody cares. Go out there and continue to build your legacy. That meant the world to me, so appreciate you D Wade.”
StatMuse: Most points in an elimination game: 56 — Wilt Chamberlain 53 — Wilt Chamberlain 51 — Sleepy Floyd 50 — Jamal Murray, Wilt Chamberlain 49 — Hakeem Olajuwon 48 — Kevin Durant 47 — Jimmy Butler pic.twitter.com/8AopbxPxqW
Brady Hawk: Udonis Haslem goes over to the announcers “Tell Draymond Green thank you.” Draymond yesterday: “We’re gonna play Boston.”
Keith Smith: PJ Tucker: “Tell Draymond I said I appreciate it.”
Bernard Lee (Jimmy Butler’s agent): Dear NBA carpenters.. take your time tonight.. get paid over time.. but take this shit down.. no one is getting any trophies tonight…
May 27, 2022 | 11:35 pm EDT Update
Jimmy Butler drops 47 points, leads Heat to Game 7
StatMuse: Jimmy Butler tonight: 47 PTS (career playoff high) 9 REB 8 AST 4 STL 16-29 FG 4-8 3P in 46 MINS Only LeBron has scored more in Heat playoff history. pic.twitter.com/QlmUHQdmAj
