Jimmy Butler just scored a new career-high 56 points in a big win over the Milwaukee Bucks in round 1 of the playoffs.
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Butler's 56-point performance is:
- A new career-high for Butler
- Tied for 4th most points in a playoff game in NBA history
- Most points in a game in Miami Heat playoff history
Jimmy Butler's Stats Tonight:
56 Points
9 Rebounds
2 Assists
1 Block
67.8% of shots made
Butler had 22 of Miami's 28 first-quarter points, and another 21 in the fourth quarter helping the Heat to take the lead for the first time and end up winning the game.
The Heat's win tonight puts them up 3-1 vs the Bucks in round 1 of the playoffs.
The Bucks ended the regular season with the best record in the NBA, but are most likely about to be eliminated by the 8-seed Heat.
This means that if both teams can keep their lead, Miami Heat will play the New York Knicks in round 2, as the Knicks are also up 3-1 against the Cavaliers.