And just like that, the first half of the season is in the books.
Thanks to Jimmy Butler taking over late, the HEAT defeated the Pelicans 103-93 Thursday night at Smoothie King Center to improve to 18-18 heading into the All-Star Break.
Let’s get right to it, shall we?
1. Jimmy Continues To Be…Jimmy
It’s good to have Jimmy Buckets back.
After setting up his guys supremely well and finishing a ton of plays at the rim through three quarters, Butler simply would not be denied in the fourth.
Seriously, he scored 10 of Miami’s last 16 points and hit tough jumper after tough jumper down the stretch.