Heat’s Jimmy Butler takes over after face-to-face altercation with Celtics’ Grant Williams

With 6:37 left within the fourth quarter, Grant Williams hit a three-point shot to present the Boston Celtics a 96-87 lead over the Miami Warmth in Recreation 2 of the Jap Convention Finals. 

After flattening the three, Williams had a couple of phrases for Miami star Jimmy Butler. 

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Warmth reacts in the course of the fourth quarter towards the Boston Celtics in Recreation Two of the Jap Convention Finals at TD Backyard on Might 19, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.  (Adam Glanzman/Getty Photographs)

The six-time All-Star got here down on the following possession and hit a shot of his personal whereas being fouled by Williams. 

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The 2 gamers exchanged phrases, going face-to-face earlier than being separated. 

And Butler took it personally. 

Following Williams’ shot and subsequent trash discuss, Butler scored 9 factors to shut out the fourth quarter and the Celtics as Miami took a 2-0 series lead with a 111-105 victory on Friday evening. 

“Sure, it did,” Butler mentioned when requested if the trade acquired him taking place the stretch, per ESPN. “However that is simply competitors at its most interesting. He hit an enormous shot, began speaking to me. I like that. I am all for that. It makes me key in much more. It pushes that may that I’ve to win much more. It makes me smile. It does.

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Jimmy Butler, #22 of the Miami Warmth, celebrates throughout Recreation Two of the Jap Convention Finals towards the Boston Celtics on Might 19, 2023, on the TD Backyard in Boston, Massachusetts.  (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE by way of Getty Photographs)

“When folks discuss to me, I am like, ‘OK, I do know I am a good participant, if you wish to discuss to me out of everyone you can discuss to.’ But it surely’s simply competitors. I do respect him, although. He is an enormous a part of what they attempt to do. He switches. He can shoot the ball. I simply do not know if I am the most effective particular person to speak to.”

Williams, who made Boston’s final three field goal attempts, mentioned he wouldn’t be operating away from the matchup with Butler because the sequence heads to Miami.

“I’m a competitor. I’m going to battle. He acquired the most effective of me tonight. On the finish of the day, it’s out of respect,” Williams mentioned after the sport. “As a result of I’m not going to run away from it. My mother at all times taught me, and my dad as effectively, you get your a– kicked, you don’t come again dwelling till you come to battle once more. You both come again earlier than you die otherwise you come again and get a win, and I am not keen to die on this finals. 

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Warmth exchanges phrases with Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics in the course of the fourth quarter in recreation two of the Jap Convention Finals at TD Backyard on Might 19, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.  (Adam Glanzman/Getty Photographs)

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“I am able to f—— get a win. I am prepared to come back again and are available into Recreation Three with a greater mentality, and I do know this group is as effectively. So, on the finish of the day, tonight is tonight. We have got to focus in and let this s— damage, however on the finish of the day, we have gotta are available tomorrow and actually give attention to what’s subsequent.”

The Celtics are actually 4-5 at dwelling in the course of the 2023 NBA Playoffs because the seven-game sequence shifts to Miami on Sunday for Recreation 3.