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Tyler Herro Reveals Jimmy Butler’s Encouraging Text Message Before Game 2 Win Over Celtics

Tyler Herro revealed what Jimmy Butler said to him over text before the start of Game 2 against the Celtics.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 25, 2024
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Tyler Herro led the Miami Heat to an impressive Game 2 win over the No. 1 seed Celtics on the road. Herro took the mantle as the Heat’s primary option in Jimmy Butler’s absence and revealed that Butler sent him motivating words ahead of this series.

“Just before the series, JB texted me, ‘T, take the team and lead these guys. Make every right play, it’s not all about scoring. In the Playoffs, you have got to make the right play.’ Our guys showed up tonight, Caleb, and Jaime the rook, he was doing his thing as well. Everybody came to play. We lost badly in Game 1 and everybody responded, that’s all you can ask from a group of guys.”

"Take the team and lead these guys…"

Herro reveals his text from Jimmy Butler before the game 👀 pic.twitter.com/OKxefpRTwM

— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2024

Herro ended Game 2 with 24 points and 14 assists, leading the Heat admirably in Butler’s absence. The Heat made a team-record 21 3-pointers during this contest, as Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo ended the game with 21 points apiece. Herro, in particular, showcased the depth of his playmaking skills while serving as the perfect combo guard for the Heat.

The Heat were the No. 8 seed last season and sent the Celtics packing in the Conference Finals. This year’s first-round matchup was considered to be in Boston’s favor with their uber-talented lineup, 65-win season, and the fact that Jimmy Butler is hurt. However, Erik Spoelstra would not get swept by the Celtics.


Joe Mazzulla Reacts To The Celtics Loss

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wasn’t thrilled to see his team lose a pivotal Game 1, lamenting the Celtics’ lack of efficiency in the loss.

“When things like that happen, it puts pressure on your offense. Your offense needs to be more efficient, effective, and you have to look at the other side to make adjustments.”

Mazzulla wasn’t too critical of his players because they managed to keep the game close despite the Heat having a red-hot shooting night.

“The first adjustment was to be more efficient on the offensive end, which we were able to do on certain stretches. It was a two or three-possession game, so with a team shooting 55% from three and you shooting 37% and then, to be outshot by 11 and for it to be a two-possession game for a majority of the fourth quarter, you know you’re looking to be more efficient on the offensive end.”

Joe Mazzulla responds to Miami going 23-43 from 3PT tonight pic.twitter.com/1oJE8qk9EZ

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) April 25, 2024

Jaylen Brown also discussed how much the Heat’s shooting caused this game to swing.

“Guys that we want shooting the ball was hitting them and we couldn’t get them to miss. We thought they were decent closeouts.” 

Game 3 will be in Miami and the Celtics will need to come away with the win to regain control of this series. Falling 2-1 down to the Heat with Game 4 to be played in Miami is a risk they shouldn’t be comfortable with.

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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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