Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat shocked the NBA world with their 119-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of their first-round matchup.
The Heat incredibly rallied from 15 points down to secure the victory. Miami did so behind a career-high and franchise playoff-record 56-point performance from Butler.
The Heat’s impressive comeback had NBA fans going wild on Twitter, with many praising Butler for his legendary performance:
“He’s him … Owner of Milwaukee,” one fan said.
“Playoff Jimmy the greatest to ever do it,” another said.
Meanwhile, others roasted Giannis Antetokounmpo and the first-seeded Bucks for falling to a 3-1 deficit against the eighth-seeded Heat.
“Giannis after winning his fake hospital ring in 2021: 2nd round exit & a 1st round exit against a play in team. That seals it, I speak for everyone when I say the league SHOULD revoke Giannis’ Mickey Mouse ring and hand it over to a real superstar in James Harden,” one fan said.
“Bucks Downfall 😹😹,” another said with a photo of Jayson Tatum and Derrick White of the Boston Celtics.
Here are a few more of the top fan reactions to Miami’s Game 4 win over Milwaukee:
Jimmy Butler leads Miami Heat to commanding 3-1 lead over Milwaukee
The Miami Heat trailed 92-78 in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks before rallying to secure a comeback win. This included a 13-0 run to help the Heat go from down 12 (101-89) to up one (102-101) with just over three minutes remaining.
In total, the Heat outscored the Bucks 41-25 in the fourth quarter.
Miami was carried by Jimmy Butler’s legendary 56-point performance on 67.9% shooting, including 21 points in the fourth quarter. He added nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three 3-pointers.
The Heat’s second-leading scorer was star big man Bam Adebayo, who finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists on 37.5% shooting.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks were led by veteran center Brook Lopez. Lopez finished with 36 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, three blocks and four 3-pointers on 56.5% shooting.
Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo added a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and two blocks on 54.5% shooting. Antetokounmpo notably missed Games 2 and 3 with a bruised back.
Following their Game 4 win, the Heat have taken a 3-1 series lead over the Bucks. Game 5 will take place on Wednesday in Milwaukee, where Miami will have a chance to eliminate the 2021 champions.
