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Jimmy Butler Reveals Thought Process Before Missing Clutch Three At The End Of Game 7: “Go For The Win… My Teammates Liked The Shot That I Took, So I’m Living With It.”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 30, 2022
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Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat will be kicking themselves after missing out on making the 2022 NBA Finals. They are at a Game 7 in Miami, but the Boston Celtics’ strong start to the game meant that they would hold on to the win till the end. The Heat made plenty of runs through the game but just couldn’t match up with Boston.

By the end of the game, the Heat had cut the game down to a two-point affair and had the ball with the clock running down. Instead of taking a timeout or running the clock down, Butler ran to the top of the key and shot an open three that he missed.

That missed three has eliminated the Heat, as Butler still could have driven into the paint and tied the game up and forced OT. Despite that, Butler is happy with the shot that he took as his teammates and coaches have all agreed on that being one of the best shot opportunities at that moment.

Jimmy Butler on his last shot: “My thought process was go for the win…my teammates like the shot that I took so I’m living with it.”

(via @NickFriedell) pic.twitter.com/kRlOAfobA3

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 30, 2022

Jimmy Butler did everything for the Heat this game. Without his performances, the Heat don’t even stand a chance in this game or series. His teammates have gone through an incredibly rough offensive stretch and Butler was the only one consistently getting through the Boston defense and scoring.

While that may not have been the best possible shot, it was still a good one. Butler was wide open and if he made that shot, he would have been instantly deified for making one of the most clutch shots in NBA history.

Butler is the leader of the team, so he will gladly take the accountability for losing this series. But we shouldn’t forget everything he did to keep them competitive through this Game 7 and through the 2022 NBA playoffs. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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