The Miami Heat are looking to do something rare in the NBA playoffs.
That is defeating the number one seed in the first round.
Miami currently has a 3-1 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.
One of the main reasons for their success is because of Jimmy Butler.
The All-Star has taken over this series for the Heat.
His most impressive performance was on Monday night.
Butler scored 56 points on 19-28 shooting and carried the Heat to a 119-114 comeback victory.
Colin Cowherd thinks Butler is the “scariest” player in the Eastern Conference.
"Right now, Jimmy Butler is the scariest guy in the Eastern Conference."
— @ColinCowherd reacts to Heat taking 3-1 lead pic.twitter.com/knqziWJP9o
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) April 25, 2023
It is hard to argue with what Butler has done in the playoffs.
He is an all-around great player that can take over a game at a moment’s notice.
Butler has seemingly always raised his game in the playoffs, and that is why his teams are always in contention.
Even with a 3-1 lead, the series is far from over.
The Bucks got Giannis Antetokounmpo back, and he played well in Game 4.
Milwaukee has a chance to rip off three straight wins as they are the more talented team.
But, with the way Butler has been playing, it would be a surprise if Miami does not win this series.
Last season, Miami made it to the Eastern Conference Finals and was one win away from the NBA Finals.
Despite battling injuries most of the regular season, the Heat are mostly healthy now and looking to make a run.
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