Jimmy Butler and LeBron James get into an argument at the end of the 1st quarter, as both proceed to approach their bench.
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The Miami Heat have pulled off an upset win like no other tonight as they beat the Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 115-104, backed up by a historic Finals performance from Jimmy Butler.
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The Miami Heat had no answer for Jimmy late in the game as he eased his way into a 40 point triple double. LeBron James wasn’t any slouch either, as he once again flirted with a triple double.
The Lakers however looked too lax and eventually fell to the Heat, and are now up 2 games to 1 in the Finals.
Jimmy Butler on ‘you’re in trouble’ trash talk
The 2 superstars battled it out on the floor tonight, not only through their play, but also had a few things to say to one another at the end of the first quarter.
LeBron and Jimmy exchanged words at the end of the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/W0FUUwyAc2
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 5, 2020
Jimmy Butler confirmed in his postgame presser that LeBron James told him that the Heat are in trouble, at the end of the 1st quarter. That is where the ‘you’re in trouble’ trash talk fiasco began and Jimmy Buckets ended it in the 4th quarter.
This exchange of words must’ve fuelled Jimmy throughout the night as he had a peculiar possession with James guarding him, midway through the 4th quarter.
Jimmy says LeBron told him “you’re in trouble” in the first quarter.
He responded by saying the same thing in the fourth 😅 pic.twitter.com/sfJvrgR2AJ
— ESPN (@espn) October 5, 2020
Butler attacked LeBron James while driving to the rim, and after draining the shot, seemed to let out a slight smirk while getting back on defense.
Jimmy Butler was smiling after scoring on LeBron. pic.twitter.com/6IKvetkg37
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 5, 2020
How did LeBron James perform tonight?
Though the 3x champion had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, he also had a career Finals worst, 8 turnovers.
He looked a bit too lax and on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor, bringing the ball up carelessly.