Jimmy Butler

Playoff Jimmy Butler has arrived right on time — bad news for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Miami Heat star produced one of the finest performances of his legendary clutch career to put the top-seeded Bucks’ season on the ropes. The Bucks led by 14 in the fourth quarter, meaning Butler had them right where he wanted: he frequently attacked the rim and converted multiple layups and dunks, including a fast break slam following a steal in the closing minutes. Butler capped the unforgettable evening with a pair of 3-pointers on consecutive possessions that put and kept his squad in front for good in Game 4 of the First Round. The six-time All-Star erupted for a career-high and franchise playoff record 56 points — 21 of which came in the final 12 minutes — the fourth-highest total in playoff history. He shot 19 for 28 and added nine rebounds to put the Heat up 3-1 in the series, a 119-114 victory on April 24, 2023.