“ We had to get out of the mud. » Bam Adebayo uses an expression frequently used by Erik Spoelstra when describing a Heat that is struggling offensively. Which was the case last night in Brooklyn. 96 points scored, including… 31 in the first period, 38% success…
At the heart of this slump, light came from a ghost, Jimmy Butler. The Florida leader, back after missing seven matches in a row due to a sprained toe, and even 11 out of 12 matches, was one of the rare protagonists, with Tyler Herro (29 points at 11/22 on shots), to finish beyond 50% success.
For his return, which extended with an additional five minutes, he had to be mobilized for 40 minutes. “ I ran and did enough physical preparation to be able to come back and play 40 minutes. I'm doing well. I found my rhythm on the way back “, briefly describes the wingerwho appreciated the reaction of his team, seriously manhandled at the break (45-31).
“ I don't think a 14 point deficit is a good thing for anyone in this league. But if we continue to take the right shots, they will eventually go in. But the most important thing is to start defending on the opponent, because then things go well », Recalls Jimmy Butler whose team scored 37 points in the third quarter alone.
Finally associated with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro
The team leader says he is happy that his team won, “ It's all that matters “. A victory by the smallest of margins thanks to his two free throws, obtained by attacking Dennis Smith Jr. in penetration, scored 12 seconds from the end.
Notable fact: the team leader only scored under the circle or on the free throw line. He only took one mid-range shot and not a single shot from behind the arc. Which did not prevent him from finishing the game with 31 points (8/12 on shots and 15/16 on throws), 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 interceptions.
A neat return for him who only played for the 9th time this season with his duo of lieutenants, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. “ We are fine. We just have to continue to play basketball the right way, with or without me, Tyler and Bam on the team. We always found a way to win matches. We will continue to do it. But I like the idea of all three of us being on the field at the same time », Finishes Jimmy Butler, who obviously must not be the only one in the Heat camp to think so.
| Jimmy Butler | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | CHI | 42 | 9 | 40.5 | 18.2 | 76.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| 2012-13 | CHI | 82 | 26 | 46.7 | 38.1 | 80.3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.6 |
| 2013-14 | CHI | 67 | 39 | 39.7 | 28.3 | 76.9 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 13.1 |
| 2014-15 | CHI | 65 | 39 | 46.2 | 37.8 | 83.4 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 20.0 |
| 2015-16 | CHI | 67 | 37 | 45.5 | 31.1 | 83.2 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 20.9 |
| 2016-17 | CHI | 76 | 37 | 45.5 | 36.7 | 86.5 | 1.7 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 23.9 |
| 2017-18 | MIN | 59 | 37 | 47.4 | 35.0 | 85.4 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 22.2 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 65 | 34 | 46.2 | 34.7 | 85.5 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 18.7 |
| 2018-19 * | PHL | 55 | 33 | 46.1 | 33.8 | 86.8 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
| 2018-19 * | MIN | 10 | 36 | 47.1 | 37.8 | 78.7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 21.3 |
| 2019-20 | MIA | 58 | 34 | 45.5 | 24.4 | 83.4 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 20.0 |
| 2020-21 | MIA | 52 | 34 | 49.7 | 24.5 | 86.3 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 21.5 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 57 | 34 | 48.0 | 23.3 | 87.0 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 21.4 |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 64 | 33 | 53.9 | 35.0 | 85.0 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 22.9 |
| 2023-24 | MIA | 24 | 34 | 46.4 | 37.7 | 88.1 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 21.0 |
| Total | 778 | 33 | 46.7 | 32.4 | 84.4 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 18.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
