USA Today via Reuters
Nov 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) talks to fans during the first half against the Utah Jazz at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) talks to fans during the first half against the Utah Jazz at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Things got quite heated for Miami Heat when they met the Golden State Warriors at the FTX arena. Their star, Jimmy Butler, and veteran Udonis Haslem got into it at the bench and they had to be separated. Butler even got into it with the head coach, Erik Spoelstra.
It was at the start of the third quarter, and the Warriors went on a run. They kept piling on the Heat and they went on a 19-0 run. The Heat took a timeout and Haslem got into it with Butler questioning the lack of effort. Butler did not hold back, and he responded. The duo had to be held back, and Bulter walked away from Haslem. And then, Spoelstra also joined in and went at Bulter.
“are you f**king crazy?” pic.twitter.com/xXPsKti9Bf
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) March 24, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
NBA Twitter left stunned after Jimmy Butler nearly fights with his teammates again
See Butler nearly come to blows left the fans shocked. They called him out for fighting with his teammates again. Here are some of the best reactions:
https://twitter.com/nopatbev/status/1506810007194583042?s=20&t=wNKdk6cQfa-MmdS9eIefEw
Heat paying Haslem $2m a year to sit on the bench for this??
— Jeff Goldblum Hater (@BaldJeffrey1) March 24, 2022
Why Morris pulling Spol back 🙄 he's the damn coach, he's got every right to go at his player
— Ben Blackwell (@BenBlac93625438) March 24, 2022
1) Spo a real one for being willing to hold his star accountable. Most coaches don’t have the balls (or job security)
2) Jimmy’s a real one bc he’s not gonna cry about the situation.
3) UD kinda crossed the line and I’m probably the only fan who finds him corny
— Addy (@ajaloudi_) March 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/PacificChorus/status/1506809042483642369?s=20&t=VZyiebvfmoD3uJaZASpbXQ
Maxey really broke this team 😂😂 super tough scene pic.twitter.com/mMTwJWz8KH
— 💲ick na®gent (@nicksargent14) March 24, 2022
butler OUT this offseason especially after their 1st round exit🤣
— ZL8 (@zl8_on) March 24, 2022
Spoelstra, Haslem and the rest of the Heat when they catch Butler after the game pic.twitter.com/PkDJv20skt
— Sonof Mosta (@Sonof_Mosta) March 24, 2022
This man has done it on four different teams and y’all laughed about it when he had this behavior in Minnesota. Looking forward to the hot takes in the morning I’m sure there won’t be many jokes
— K👁🌲🐺🌲 (@Kgformvp211) March 24, 2022
The Heat lose to a depleted Warriors team
The Warriors were coming off one of their worst losses of the season against the Orlando Magic. The Heat had lost to the depleted Sixers team, and they wanted to get back on track. And they started off well as they built an 11 point lead in the first quarter. The Warriors fought back to tie it up, and it was a back-and-forth game until the half.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Then the Warriors went on their run and opened a 19 point lead. It was after the altercation that the Heat made the comeback and they took the lead. But then the Warriors turned it up a notch and went on another run and clinched the victory. It was an impressive win for the Warriors, especially because they were without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
The role players stepped up and showed why the Warriors are genuine title contenders. The Miami Heat will need to regroup as this is the second loss in a row to a contender and both times, the stars didn’t play.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY: Must watch NBA Documentaries?
It was Jordan Poole who stepped for the Warriors with 30 points. His teammates supported him as four players had over 20 points. For the Heat, Kyle Lowry led the way with 26 points while Bam Adebayo had 25. Butler had a relatively quiet game as he finished with 20 points.
