There is something to be said about institutional knowledge in the NBA.
Sacramento earned a game seven against some tried and true NBA champions, but LeBron James and the Lakers regrouped after losing game five and simply decimated the Memphis Grizzlies to end their season and take the series.
Jimmy Butler is willing himself into superstardom and playing at an elite level. After weathering a play-in tournament, Butler and the Miami Heat knocked off the team with the best record in the NBA.
It must be said that the Bucks playing a major portion of the series without the two-time MVP hurt Milwaukee’s chances, but Butler’s performance in Game 5 prompts the question — who will be able to stop Jimmy Buckets?