NBA world bows to Butler after incredible Game 3 performance
NBA players couldn't contain their excitement following Jimmy Butler's masterful outing in the Miami Heat's 115-104 Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Heat forward became only the third player in Finals history to record a 40-point triple-double, joining LeBron James and Jerry West.
Here are some of the best reactions from players after watching Butler's historic performance.
Ok Jimmy 😤
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) October 5, 2020
Damn Jimmy really like that. I thought for sure a 🧹was coming. Bruh really went to work work
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) October 5, 2020
Truly a masterpiece from Jimmy
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) October 5, 2020
Jimmy a DOG!!!
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) October 5, 2020
Inspiring
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 5, 2020
They really tried to trick us into thinking that Jimmy wasn’t a guy that you want on your team if you wanna win 🤦🏽♂️.
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) October 5, 2020
Talk yo sh*t JIMMY!!!!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 5, 2020
I don’t wanna hear anymore Jimmy Butler slander.. that man is TOUGH
— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) October 5, 2020
JIMMY TALKING THAT BIG CASH😂😂😂😂
— Mikal Bridges (@mikal_bridges) October 5, 2020
Jimmy buckets it was a honor to play aside you!!! #leader
— James Ennis (@JamesDa_Truth) October 5, 2020
Miami now trails Los Angeles 2-1 in the best-of-seven Finals. Game 4 is set for Tuesday night.