Jimmy Butler Has CRIMINAL TENDENCIES...

Follow Jimmy Butler here, as he sniffs out the Celtics play, and sneaks in step by step closer to Williams and as soon as the pass is thrown, he jumps on it and gets a steal opening up the fast break and the dunk. Watch this close up, this is the look of a smooth criminal.
Jimmy had 4 steals and 3 blocks in addition to his 41 points on 63%. An astonishing performance leading the Heat offensively, but more impressive for me with his lock down defense as well, in what may have been the best quarter of defense this season.
So let’s go deeper and break it down. What up everybody, my name is Stefan and this is Heat Check. Let’s get into it.
In transition Williams sets a high screen for Pritchard who now should have an advantage on the perimeter against Deadmon. But the Heat’s big man is moving great so he forces the pass.
Brown penetrates but as we stop it right here check out the 3 Miami defenders all over him, so now he has to pass out of it. Oladipo is already expecting that and he is able to make the proper rotation and another pass, and another back to Pritchard who penetrates and as we stop it right here you see that this is the same situation from 10 seconds ago with Oladipo helping down low but ready to rotate back in the corner, and that’s exactly what happens as this phenomenal defensive sequence is crowned with a block by Victor, and this suffocating defense was the story of game 1.
Here’s a similar situation but with Tatum as the ball handler. Obviously much more dangerous guy, so on the pick, immediately we see Tucker doing a great job of staying on his hip and fighting over the screen, Deadmon is in front but at the same time watching for the roll, and Jimmy is the third guy to form this wall, and of course Tatum gets rid of it.
So as Brown attacks now, notice how Herro flashes from the corner which a lot of coaches don’t like to help off of the corner and leave that 3 open but Spoelstra always uses that in his defense.
Plus Herro is quick to get back.
So as we move on, Jaylen side steps around Butler but now Deadmon is in front with Vincent rotating down low.
Jaylen could maybe try to lob it over, but this all happens in the blink of an eye so he sees Nesmith on the wing, but by the time he gets it, and goes up for a shot Gabe is already there closing out and contesting it.
Another amazing defensive sequence that ends with a bad miss.
And right here notice how Jimmy Butler just glances back to confirm that there’s a screen coming so he prepares for it and steps closer to Brown which allows him to completely avoid Theis who admittedly did not set the greatest screen of all time.
So he’s in line with Jaylen and as we freeze it, you see that help from the corner once again from Tucker, and Struss comes over from the other corner trusting that Vincent is able to split the difference and guard for a potential pass to both of these guys here. Which he does as you can see.
So Brown gets it to Tatum, but Butler is active and rotates, jumping high for the contest and getting a spectacular block on Tatum, as the crowd goes crazy and both him and P.J. get fired up.
And for a good reason, check it out once again from this angle. Amazing.
Speaking of Butler, as I mentioned in the intro he was the catalyst for the Heat primarily with his defense, since they did trail by 8 at the half.
But what followed was an avalanche forcing a ton of live turnovers, leading to fast break points, as they started the third quarter on a 22-2 run.
With that defense and Butler’s aggressiveness on offense, It went from -8 to +12 in the blink of an eye.
And as Jimmy said it himself, most of those 41 points came through his hard nosed attitude and the constant attack, going at the Celtics as you can see right here barrelling through Robert Williams and blowing him away for this finish.
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And not only that but check out some of these unbelievably tough shots that he was able to hit, to kind of prove me wrong on my Exposed video from a few weeks ago.
And while I had to make that since the percentages were so low throughout the season, I also have to give a special shoutout to him for stepping up not just in this game but throughout the playoffs.
Butler went from 21.4 points on 48.0% from the field and a horrific 23.3% from downtown during the season, to 29.8 points on 53.5% from the field and a respectable 34.8% from three.
That’s what you call stepping up when it matters the most.
However I’d just like to point out a small thing, just the slightest little detail.
If you look at his mid range shots, he’s still at around 37% which is underwhelming to say the least for a guy that’s famous for his mid range shots, and known as one of the best in the league from that area of the court.
So while I do enjoy all the comments on that video saying that it doesn’t age well, if you really look closely, it ages like fine wine to me.

[@purp.wok4x]

This title is crazy 💀

[@logistaur]

I think stephan should change the title to Jimmy "Buckets" etc..

[@jeikuuthegreat]

💀

[@oldthug2309]

Said bro a thug 💀

[@maxmayer1281]

@@logistaur don’t be so fucking soft oh my 😒

[@12343Mickey]

@@oldthug2309 Facts smh

[@LoneWolf-ic1xg]

Jimmy: I was 0-2 from three I wanna go 0-0 because I wanna keep banging into people lol 😂😂😂😂

[@acctsys]

Reminds me of Charles Barkley talking about banging and feeling bodies.

[@Nbabettingwizard]

Pick the under on 3s on fanduel.

[@lordrichardvantiltingen7109]

Man is ruthless

[@PersonaPrime]

Honestly Giannis should have done the same. In some games he took too many 3s. Of course he isn't the reason why the Bucks lost. But I like Butter's mindset.

[@finesseb305]

jimmy butler is an amazing two way player

[@markt6291]

Became a Butler fan since Philly. He's tough. Top 3 2-way player for me. Thanks for explaining how pretty Miami's defense is. It's poetry in motion.

[@thermitebanana]

I've also been a fan since Philly. I cannot imagine him having a dodgy end of the season, and people coming to the consensus that he just wasn't trying hard enough.

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

@@thermitebanana Sometimes your best isn't enough.

[@MrMuthafuka123]

3:57 shit explains the criminal tendencies 💀

[@PersonaPrime]

Giannis said something similar too. I think they both have the same playstyle, but Buttler has the better overall supporting roster.

[@swi616]

I wanted Jimmy Butler on the Blazers for years! His mindset, hunger, work ethic, and pure will to win is what makes him a great player. Let's go Heat!

[@grinsplit444]

He would leave the blazers as soon as possible 💀

[@elderassassin9673]

He would have fought dame and cj for not defending im not sure dame and cj would sign up for that. The media would attack Jimmy and they would trade him just like all other teams did before.

[@hamadalkaabi2160]

@@elderassassin9673 I think the blazers years ago could have trade CJ for Jimmy say after the sixers or wolves teams

[@elderassassin9673]

@@hamadalkaabi2160 yea but they would have to understand it would come with a culture change for it to work out otherwise he would have suffered the same fate as the other teams

[@hamadalkaabi2160]

@@elderassassin9673 true true I think with the coaching change and the GM change I finally see hope for this team even though some trades did not pan out I do think our GM understands what it takes to win games other then dame and ant all of our players are good on defense hopefully we can draft sochan and use the MLE for good defensive wings and try to bulid a roaster with dame with chauncy type of play style defense defense defense is what wins game and I think that’s what Jimmy did not see in Philly and Minnesota

[@dryiyce5347]

You still right about his midrange but never thought he was a mid range specialist. But yeah good stuff my dude, keep up the hard work👍

[@BenjaminFranklinFF1706]

He’s shooting a much improved + 44.5 mid range this playoffs. 50% from 10-16 ft and 38.7% from 16ft-3pt range. From basketball reference a”show shooting” section. He takes the exact same amount of shots from those two distance in case you were wondering. With that said….. in the regular season and most of his playoffs career, he’s not a mid range assassin like Kobe, KD, MJ, Kawhi, etc

[@sharp2.080]

He's not a mid range specialist mid range specialist is kd level from the mid range but he's consistent from the mid range

[@Dutchofclass]

Heat check not being a miami heat fan still rocks me! The connection seemed so obvious

[@agentk1930]

Butler is getting to a different level and herro and Bam are just starting but they’re already up there what a time to be a Heat Fan

[@t-babaelgato7269]

Playoffs Jimmy is straight up buckets

[@deadringer2349]

this comment didnt age well......

[@t-babaelgato7269]

@@deadringer2349 we shall see 😎

[@deadringer2349]

@@t-babaelgato7269 😁 i just saw 😁

[@shleeb896]

@@deadringer2349 he scored 29 points on good efficiency

[@jim3604]

Butler is such a clever player.

[@KeemvsKeem]

You look like your name should be Rob Pelinka with that Jersey/polo combo 😂

[@christhe_abyss239]

Yes Stephen!!! Your fit goes CRAZY! Now THATS different and THATS style, came a long way from Denim on Denim. respect ✊🏾

[@beeruhyan]

Love the analysis

[@vilnv]

Nah this defensive set at 2:44 is wild

[@arealslavcyka8149]

thats a perfect zone right there

[@mochilando7836]

Your videos are just awesome dude

[@GoodMondayMorning]

The look is always 🔥

[@rajathnayak5624]

oladipo's defense is underrated

[@entongbrewok411]

He has been known as very good defender.too bad injuried hurt him

[@nmarbletoe8210]

he was fantastic on defense game 3

[@august6281]

5:45 🙌 for safety

[@gb1style]

HAHAHAHAHAH You got me with that "smooth criminal" look

[@dwnturn]

my first impressions is that it was some of the most entertaining basketball i've seen in my 18 years of life. The physicality, hustle, strength and how hard both teams were playing was a sight so see to say the least... Defensive basketball is the best and man do i love it, it's almost like living in 90s era basketball. As a heat fan, i'm also impressed but jimmy got to the line a lot and he prolly wont be getting these calls in boston (even though they were all arguably valid calls) so he'll have to throw up even more shots but other than that, i'd like to see our guards shoot some more from deep to make celtics defense scramble.

[@HPcelui]

Kid, I promise you it was way better than any game in the 90s. Dont listen to the delusional old head that live in the past and watch a game of that era in youtube. You will be shocked!

[@Crimilion]

Jimmy G. Buckets the G stands for GETS

[@htfanai3447]

Man the your tittle got me..😁 White Kyrie.......its only game 1 this gonna be interesting as the game goes on...

[@MegaThegin]

I like the bball breakdown kind of flair with that smooth criminal feat 😂

[@benjibertrand430]

You only made 2 vids on the Heat these past months. Finally !!

[@jeffdorris5321]

Lets go Heat 🔥

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

Jimmy G Buckets Jimmy Jordan Kobe Butler

[@dabacon9149]

jimmy is a monster defence

[@wookey-2083]

best player this playoffs without a doubt

[@Grumpygrumpygrumpy]

The title killed me lol

[@bruh-od4jb]

this was a crazygame for jimmy

[@TSierra]

lol the title😂

[@baldozer8]

Jimmy bucket old school basketball 👍👍

[@andreafranceschini3889]

Butler is so underrated, he is always consider a potential all star but not an MVP, but he's not there to win individual title, he wants to win games, and so he raises up when needed, but on championship level

[@gabatnibac3676]

I don't think he's underrated. He's not very consistent in the regular season, and it shows why he's most of the time just an all-star candidate. Sure, he's great in the playoffs, but that's not what MVP is for.

[@mithunmitz9646]

Jersey on shirt is cool.. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@filibuster_jpr]

Jimmy Butler is the bad ass of Heat that the Celts will have a difficulty of dealing with 🤔

[@patrickstarfish420]

Hopefully this becomes an awesome series like the c's and bucks

[@myklaaron7879]

LaBron disapproves and cries real man tears at this title🧐🤣

[@boypandhesal6027]

Wild title 😭

[@supernintendo7579]

I THOUGHT TATUM WAS GONNA GET ALFORD THE CHIP BUT IT LOOKS LIKE JIMMY BUCKETS HAS OTHER PLANS!

[@sambarrera2633]

This didnt age the best. Aged ok but not like wine

[@emzkee2382]

jersey on top of a polo shirt... c😎😎l

[@Bellerophon17]

That Butler game stats line is outrageous

[@bentamblingsiquijorchannel931]

From siquijor province Philippines sir

[@praclarushtaonas7232]

3:07 DAWG mentality... I still can't believe how the Bucks lost Tucker!

[@dbabu51]

He’s playing injured too

[@nba_grindin6282]

Broo this is my teams set up💀💀

[@antisocialantihero3464]

Bro that stamp block tho

[@theturnshavetabled2769]

If my team is in the NBA finals, I dont want Spoelstra Coaching the opponent's team

[@PNik-tx5kc]

stefan i always watch your posts. who got better defense? Boston or miami? Hope thats your next content. PEACE OUT

[@dbabu51]

Miami, it’s just cause bam is so elite on defense and they don’t really have any defensive liabilities

[@michaelstephenvargas8821]

Heat fan. But you couldn't compare anything when horford and smart off the floor.

[@markanthonyandes5738]

Jimmy Buckets is Absolutely nuts

[@avielkohan9727]

The 🐐’s son!

[@MrPaoloMic]

Spoelstra is a genius

[@stevenwhiters8928]

I knew that middy was fools good good stats.

[@MrShokeSlam]

nice work Stephen if you can add %open shot %contested shot like that we can see how the opposite defense affect the offensive ability (or sometimes just bad night) [for example: Steph Curry shot this ay 38% this year how many missed shot were open shot ...? if you can make a video about the splash brothers (at least hteir performance in the playoffs) Because I watch them missed many open shots (shots that usually drop eyes closed)]

[@BenjaminFranklinFF1706]

It’s in NBA website under tracking. Butler is shooting shooting a much improved + 44.5 %mid range this playoffs. 50% from 10-16 ft and 38.7% from 16ft-3pt range.

[@dmad24]

Defence is the name of the game....

[@tell6969]

Miami Heat Check

[@introvertlx2326]

Great video as always but that look has got to go bro haha

[@brianespinoza5875]

When they flash Quick lob pass to cutting corner for easy Duce or skip pass to corner

[@kwszedybyl8062]

Before the series i had Celtics in 5, but this game was a shocker. Wonder how it will Look like with DPOY on the court though.

[@Matt-xk1pj]

Yeah he was on the court stop his name is Bam stop think flopper Marcus smart is the DPOY that shit is fake and rigged

[@professionalinbounder9119]

bro really had celtics in 5 wild

[@ActionXander]

DPOY has been out there the whole time. Heat in 🖐🏻☝🏻

[@jessreltolibas7575]

Heats defense is so damn scary

[@kombokhan]

Damn bruh I'm a Celtics fan but I've always liked Jimmy since he was in Chicago. Hard to hate him 😅

[@ishmeetsingh5672]

YO ITS MY BOY DAVID BEKHAM

[@aziznajjar7727]

ESPN should hire you and Patrick Beverly

[@CroatZg]

I said it in 2014, Jimmy is a beast... Jimmy G buckets and the G stands for GETS!

[@fredericchen8132]

Jimmy Butler turned on MJ Mode

[@alexxanbr1038]

I wanna see Mavs vs Heat!!!

[@OBM615]

Buckets!

[@Ryancelot]

Wow Jimmy butler is really the westbrook we never got to see

[@scipioprime69]

Jimmy Buckets playing like Kawhi Leonard !!

[@SuperFang1]

4:30 Respect for calling it like it is.

[@SouthPawCombatSports]

U look great in a Heat Jersey

[@kyoukoujin]

1 on 1 MJ2KALLDAY vs HEAT CHECK. that's the game I wanna see.

[@ragewayz900]

This game had blocks and steals on every play 😂😂

[@ardinhajihil5011]

kawhi wanted to play with butler at 1st b4 going to clips

[@ignaciotomas4348]

how low did they bring that rim down for you to dunk? lmao

[@buzzcomber]

Not a polo but a normal tshirt is better. Nice breakdowns too!

[@DaTitan94]

Mr. Tubbs knows the mind of a criminal and that's why he is so good in his job.

[@hectorbatang3023]

He was low-key during the regular season but deeper into the playoffs he changes gear.

[@ALF8892]

Olidipo has been fantastic this series but if they want to beat Golden State in the finals idk where they are going to get offense from. Bams mid range jumper is difficult to contest as he is a 7 footer and Miami has other threats.

[@CFLS95]

🎖 You like it, I'll love it.

[@wheynardkent1859]

Please rank jersey designs

[@bigdoinksinhand3549]

Jimmy buckets is a green lantern with that will power! Lol yo Hal, Kyle, John, somebody get this man a ring! Lmao

[@svenjorgensenn8418]

Those former rockets doing well

[@Janbodumbo]

Three second rule applies here 0:50 right? Refs in Miami be like 🙄

[@theyrehere.3468]

i still remember when you said Lamelo won't make it to the NBA because he shoots from the logo every time 😂

[@cqptainbear]

How did Tatum not see the 6'7 black man behind Williams in the first clip tho

[@user-ly1ml6ue9n]

Dude idk what happened to Boston in the 3rd q

[@magicmerl7749]

Is 'playoff butler' the new 'playoff rondo'?

[@supernintendo7579]

If you had a co-host, it would be cool. I volunteer.

[@jmagz03]

Celtics needs to bring their mid range guys to get a game in Florida

[@bovedli]

Whatup everybody my name is Stephen and this is heat check

[@jalexander305]

I have no idea how victor blocked that

[@evan.hongzhengyang7135]

I think the League should start wearing jerseys on top of polos 😁😁

[@b.l4365]

CELTICS in 6 👌🏼

[@---wc2zp]

If Tatum > KD and Jimmy > Tatum Is it safe to say Jimmy > KD?

[@aduly7651]

Tatum isn’t better than KD what the fuck

[@aduly7651]

He played better in the playoffs but that’s just one postseason

[@---wc2zp]

@@aduly7651 how about in 2020 finals with injured teammates? Unlike kd with okc and gsw

[@aduly7651]

@@---wc2zp Tatum’s never been to the finals yet wdym

[@pstvr]

No

[@kennethfuentes8311]

Butler shot is more on close shot than mid range.

[@Thatwhiteblackkid]

Bro that title is a lil too crazy 💀

[@sumanthkamath2419]

The title is just too frank😀

[@SLOBODNIFRLANJA]

Michael Jackson surprised me 😆

[@taguro1006]

Watching the heat in white jerseys are like floating jerseys 😂

[@christopherchu2516]

You look good