Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler positive despite Game 5 loss to the Celtics

NBA PLAYOFFS Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler positive despite Game 5 loss to the Celtics

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 18:44 - 26.05.2023

The Miami Heat failed to close the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night as the Celtics came away with a 110-97 win to force Game 6.

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat still lead 3-2 and only need a win on Saturday night to advance but the momentum has shifted after their last two losses. 

The Boston Celtics are looking to become the first team in NBA history to come down from a 3-0 series deficit. 

Butler still feeling confident 

Butler who was disappointing in Game 5 sounded confident post game, insisting the Heat will get the job done in Game 6. 

“We just have to play better, start the game better and make it difficult for them. 

“We are always going to stay positive knowing we can and will win this series and we just have to close it out at home”

The winner of this series will face the Denver Nuggets in the NBA finals. 

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