In a thrilling Game 7, the?Miami Heat defeated the?Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals for the second time in the previous four years. The Heat’s overwhelming 103-84 victory away from home disappointed the Celtics and their fans. The team, unfortunately, missed their opportunity to make postseason history by overcoming a 3-0 deficit.
Jimmy Butler, the charismatic captain of the Miami Heat, demonstrated his exceptional skills and unwavering resolve during the challenging Eastern Conference semifinals. He became an essential part of the team’s triumph, greatly contributing to their vital victory in Game 7. Meanwhile, his confidence even inspired, Coco Gauff, an aspiring tennis prodigy.
Jimmy Butler inspired a tennis prodigy
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Coco Gauff took inspiration from Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s self-assurance as they made an unlikely run to the NBA Finals. Gauff thought back on the Heat’s tenacity. This changed the way she approached her 2023 French Open charge. Gauff defeated Rebeka Masarova in a challenging first-round match on Tuesday by scores of 3-6, 6-1, and 6-2. She acknowledged her admiration for the Miami Heat’s journey after claiming victory.
The Heat had a commanding 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. However, the Celtics mounted a comeback and forced a Game 7 versus the Heat. The Heat, although came back strongly, taking Game 7 with a commanding 103-84 triumph. Her words after her victory were, “Honestly, today, I told myself if Jimmy Butler didn’t freak out when they were up 3-0 and all of a sudden it’s 3-all, then I shouldn’t freak out after losing the first set.”
Jimmy Butler was so sure of his victory that he made a bold move before the play-ins even began, surprising many.
According to reports, the 33-year-old messaged the tennis prodigy to enquire if she wanted tickets to watch Miami play in the finals. What’s surprising is that he asked this before the play-ins even began.?Talk about being confident!
Coco Gauff says Jimmy Butler DM'd her BEFORE the play-in asking if she wanted tickets to watch Miami in the NBA Finals
Never a doubt 😤 pic.twitter.com/HkfU1z20Me
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 31, 2023
Furthermore, the player had made a bold claim the last time they played in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He even ended up fulfilling it.
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Butler’s confidence left many in awe.
The NBA world reacts to Jimmy Butler’s latest move
As Jimmy Butler’s confidence was fully on display, this left NBA fans in disbelief. Many took to Twitter to share what they thought.
A fan tweeted, “Himmy on and off the court.”
Himmy on and off the court pic.twitter.com/2j15Sq5YC6
— Alex (@alexpatrick14) May 31, 2023
Other reactions include:
https://twitter.com/Magicj128/status/1663729209947176961?s=20
Because he's pic.twitter.com/K8xUji0ziV
— Bokehmon Master (@cgrant20) May 31, 2023
A fan even stated that Butler is better than LeBron James.
https://twitter.com/KennyMcGuireWSU/status/1663775991859404801?s=20
The accusations of him being Michael Jordan’s son follow him wherever he goes.
https://twitter.com/Qhoovgobucks1/status/1663725183188848641?s=20
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Jimmy got that dawg in him https://t.co/npKmaVNUCY pic.twitter.com/a7TTZL7AEz
— Rizy 💫 (@misterise) May 31, 2023
Jimmy Butler’s Heat will now face Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets now that both teams have advanced to the NBA Finals. The game will take place on June 1 at 8:30 PM ET.
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