Pat Beverley on Jimmy Butler vs. Jayson Tatum: Butler takes his game to another level | First Take

The First Take crew debate whether Jimmy Butler has proven he is the best player in the series between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics after a Game 1 win.
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[@garyyoung2919]

So these guys are literally admitting that Tatum is struggling to do what Jimmy has been doing most of the playoffs without his championship pedigree PG... facilitate, defend, score and rebound... but Tatum is better when he DOESN'T have to do those things?? Make it make sense, Stephen A and Mad Bean.

[@IrwingUrbina]

what i was just thinking lol that just means Tatum aint that good lol

[@globalmotivemusic5105]

Tatum has been doing all in the playoffs what are you talking about. 46 points game 6

[@makonnengordon403]

@@globalmotivemusic5105 reread what he commented I don't think you understand what he said.

[@camerondean1945]

@@globalmotivemusic5105 dudes use that game to justify the player he is but ignore the fact that Milwaukee had nobody to guard him ( MIDDLETON) and give them so much credit for that without even considering that factor and I don’t get it.

[@mastercrossoverreturns]

Tatum good but hold up he gotta be held accountable

[@charadez]

They said Tatum had to do all this extra stuff because Smart was out but shouldn’t that make Jimmy the better player because he already does that extra stuff nightly

[@theenlightenedone5933]

If that’s the case That would mean he’s used to it. Unlike Tatum who wouldn’t have to do that every night especially playoffs

[@lucky889s9]

analysts like tatum more than Jimmy..

[@kingsfordoteng7684]

@@theenlightenedone5933 If you can't do more stuff, you are not the better player- that's common sense.

[@shunsuikyoraku5428]

@@theenlightenedone5933 Kyle Lowry is out too.... lol

[@1zzyduzit]

Jimmy does the extra stuff but Miami’s system is set up that way while Boston has a system with everyone more involved - without them , they’re straining Tatum which is why he ran on E the 2nd half of the game

[@sebastianguerrier8450]

All I hear is excuses for Tatum. Lowry is a true point guard that runs the Heat offense and we haven’t had him fully healthy in these playoffs. Jimmy has stepped up as a playmaker/facilitator. If you want to be considered a superstar, you have to be able to carry the total load offensively

[@MoneyyMook]

EXACTLY!! its like They don't want to discredit Tatum!

[@Thebestoutthere]

Facts. Tatum couldn’t do what jimmy does without their pg.

[@Itsloco314]

This. I was coming in to say this

[@joshuaco8247]

couldnt have said it any better myself

[@georgetolofari5246]

Exactly. Butler is averaging more points and rebounds. They talk about handling the ball Jimmy does that as well.

[@aaronheat2442]

Last time I checked, Jimmy was guarding Tatum and Brown, bringing the ball up the court, rebounding, and scoring 40. Why are we pitying Tatum when Jimmy was doing all of the stuff Tatum should have done?

[@Sight2Behold]

Because they need to save face that Tatum was thoroughly outplayed by Jimmy, nothing new, same schitt, different day

[@heltvolt4403]

Tucker guarded Tatum not Jimmy

[@abdimohamed2407]

@@heltvolt4403 butler blocked his shot and had like 3 steals on JT

[@heltvolt4403]

@@abdimohamed2407 yes but it doesn’t mean that Jimmy was on Tatum throughout the game. Those steals happened because of how good Tucker did his job on Tatum, forcing him to pass the ball… and Jimmy intercepted his passes.

[@okdude8215]

@@heltvolt4403 so tucker did good d as well as jimmy doesnt reduce jimmy performance.

[@noelbate505]

Jimmy has shown all playoffs long he's the best player on the court thus far, trying to make excuses for Boston is crazy when literally last series the Bucks had to play without Middleton and they adapted to it and almost winning, you have to be able to adjust as a team and as a superstar you have to step up and Jimmy is doing that right now

[@hybrid1339]

Right and i hope they said the same thing for giannis with Middleton out, mind you it was for a whole series as well

[@NOSTRADAMUSTVBlog]

Thank you

[@Br0therHO0dClan]

It was game 1

[@Thetruthyz]

Difference is there the champs and have the best player in the world , having Middleton out 1 starter , celtics had horford and smart that's 2 starters out and we still won all 3 qtrs besided the 3rd Miami played their best game . Boston in 7

[@noelbate505]

@@Thetruthyz you won 3/4 quarters but it doesn't matter because the one that Miami did win did more damage than all three of the quarters you won combined so what's the point if you don't have the win? And yes 2 of your starters are out but Miami also had Lowry out so it pretty much cancels one of your players out by your logic

[@mrwassef]

Jimmy has to do more too with Lowry out. Their main facilitator is out and Jimmy has to take on the responsibility of being the main ball handler.

[@diamondhickspharmd2808]

They actually said tatum has to do more when Jimmy has literally had those responsibilities all season. SAS is a casual

[@samo7639]

@@diamondhickspharmd2808 been a casual

[@mervcharles8365]

It’s crazy when Miami wins these guys love bringing up injuries… But you never hear about our injuries.

[@devonhill8831]

Y’all only had one starter out while we had two

[@mervcharles8365]

@@devonhill8831 I’m not just talking about this matchup.. I meant in general. All season long. Or dating back since jimmy arrived

[@dmike6520]

@@devonhill8831 Mane if Lowry plays in this series,smart and Al won’t make a difference.Keep on wit excuses.y’all had brown and Tatum. 🤣who was guarding them ? We switch with any player we have to any team in the league cause we’re built like that. No one is stopping the heat once Lowry comes back.

[@PWCDN]

cos Miami is the better team, still win with injuries. no excuses. Depth is key in the playoffs, proves Miami is the better team when the "injuries" equation comes into play. What team is 100% healthy in the playoffs. Nets had injuries last year and lost to the Bucks in game 7, this year what injuries caused them to get sweeped? As they say, don't put your eggs into one basket. You roll the dice and hope for the best after that. Out of the four remaining teams, Miami has the deepest roster, with GSW a very close second.

[@kevinjohnson3521]

@@devonhill8831this is the NBA, I hear in the playoffs everyone is injured… what were you saying again?!?! Oh, that excuse is not valid anymore.

[@jameshouse7946]

Why are they all talking about Smart being out when Lowry is just as important and the Heat are doing it without him.

[@PWCDN]

Smart is more important to Boston than Lowry to Miami. Miami has a lot of dogs, without Smart, Boston is literally leaderless. Miami can still rely on Jimmy, Tucker even without Lowry. Miami is a better team overall. Bring Lowry back healthy, guarantee Miami is only going to get better.

[@ItsMookie]

Miami is a much deeper team, they can withstand an injury to a guy like lowry because they have plenty of guys to step up in his absence where as boston does not when a guy or two goes down and its credit to Miami they built a much deeper team, but Boston's best punch is better than Miami's.

[@dapperdementor3332]

Such cap lmao

[@ItsMookie]

@@dapperdementor3332 Its not, Since the new year boston has been the best team in the NBA, all the numbers say so, they have one of the better defenses of this decade, but their real issue is the mental lapses they go through on offense. Its more about that than anything, when they're able to get their half court defense setup they strangle you defensively. Their bad decision making on offense often leads to points on the other end, not because their defense is poor, Its the main hole in this celtics team and thats almost always why they've lost games this postseason

[@dbabu51]

@@PWCDN so? This is what a championship team is supposed to look like. Lowry is out. They got other guys to step up without him.

[@lowlifelarry6601]

Pat bev getting better by the day at reporting

[@ElDraco5]

I don't know whether the person that allowed Pat Bev on espn deserves a raise or to get fired

[@mackniffy]

Yes

[@chrismarshall4904]

They needa fire mad dog

[@4evertru152]

Tfoh....Pat bring up their ratings

[@Marlon_J]

I'm not a big fan of First Take like I used to, but seeing Pat on there and JJ, makes me want to watch.

[@secondaccounte1209]

That's racist

[@polofrost5078]

This is the most sense Pat Bev has made since he’s been on ESPN

[@MJ-ps3tk]

He trying to find balance so he can be taking seriously. Balance of raw hot takes mixed with calm simple articulate coverage

[@moneyonfleek305]

Pat 1st day on Espn I thought they were gonna remove him from the show of how hard he was coming 😂😂 he woke up & chose violence his 1st day on air lmao hilarious

[@elbertgomes7477]

Love having Pat Bev as a guest !

[@somregularguy]

Idk if I’d call Butler better, but the excuses for Tatum having to take a bigger role is not a valid one, the heat lost their primary star playmaker, Jimmy took that responsibility on top of what he already has to do, he set the tone on both sides of court, sure Smart being out is big but Miami didn’t have Lowry either

[@marvelgolo8240]

in the playoffs currently jimmy is better than Tatum, they averaging the same amount of points and jimmy is a defensive stud and a great playmaker

[@Itachi-xi9sl]

Butler better bro. It’s not pretty like Tatum but it’s more impactful towards winning

[@dbabu51]

@@marvelgolo8240 Tatum has had a lot of off games. He only scored 40 once, butler done it 3 times this postseason against all 3 teams they’ve faced. He’s been insane on defense, facilitating the ball, and rebounding. What a stud

[@marvelgolo8240]

@@dbabu51 fax

[@nuudlesmckeaning9994]

As a Celtics fan I actually think Pat Bev was actually fair on his takes

[@Itsloco314]

He was batting 100% this clip. He didn't miss anything lol

[@FernandoLopez-ei3hc]

The difference between Miami and Boston is that Miami’s bench is so amazing they make you forget Kyle Lowry is also out with an injury

[@jakekunz5168]

I love how we’re supposed to give Tatum and Brown superstar status but then everyone excusing them for the game 1 loss bc they were missing 37 YEAR OLD AL HORFORD

[@Fmoneyspreadluv]

Horford has 2 solid games last series and now he's their savior smh. Tatum and brown need to set up no excuses.

[@jasonj7755]

Miami gonna wear horford out

[@PWCDN]

this.

[@kevinjohnson3521]

The said Williams IIi is better, now they want Al back… Smart will foul out against JB! Pritchard can score more I would think, but defense sucks. But gave the C’s a chance last night. Smart will not typically do that. If they kill Tatum with exhaustion, can they win?!?!

[@HOTRODRICO]

to be fair did you see Horford in I think it was game 6 or 7 of the bucks series .. he looked immortal lol (im a heat fan)

[@Thundercats125]

Didn't Jimmy grab rebounds, defended the best player, had to score and played point guard 🤔

[@Blazenetwork1990]

Of course the media have they own narrative that they want to push

[@kevinjohnson3521]

Point forward we call him

[@Fearseblack]

He's been doing longer, Tatum could always score but it wasn't till recently he's elevated to where he's at

[@jonhardin.]

Jimmy is on a mission you can see it in his eyes literally. Miami may win it all.

[@beastninjaman]

I love pat bev on first take great energy and insight

[@guessthelogo]

They claimed Tatum had to do all of this extra work since Smart was out, but shouldn't that make Jimmy the better player because he already does it on a consistent basis?

[@geefryherrera3261]

There you go... Idk know why ppl hate on players like Butler and Kawhi. They literally give u everything u need in a superstar, but not a lot of ppl talk about them because they’re not flashy smh....

[@herasucks]

Nobody talking about how Jimmy hasn’t had his starting pg for like the whole playoffs…

[@Joker-jz9cn]

Jerry reinsdorf, 76ers and Minnesota are losing organizations. Pat riley is a winning organization and understood to build around a player with passion about winning. Pat riley did what Paxson should've done with butler.

[@discowolf25]

🐺’s back MF. 🐜,🐈, 🍯🦡, n tha McBucket$. D-Lo… meh, whatever. He can come off the bench for play-in game’s only lmaoooo

[@devantec3644]

Exactly, I still wish to this day that the Bulls would have kept Jimmy!

[@cyberpunkperera]

would love to see a heat vs mavericks finals matchup

[@ken-tlx2609]

Pat bev is great man needs to be up there for the rest of the playoffs

[@jamessumner5819]

As a heat fan, that was just game 1. Means nothing. That’ll be the easiest game of the season. Getting back to being the number 1 three point percentage team and rebounding, is our key to winning this series. Can’t let Tatum and brown get second chance points and get hot . Edit : game of the series*

[@Itachi-xi9sl]

Rebounding so underrated in this series, it’s going to be key for Miami

[@jamessumner5819]

@@Itachi-xi9sl factssss

[@HOTRODRICO]

I agree, but DEFENSE IS KEY... because if boston gets rollin they can score ALOT very quickly

[@airaziz3]

SOMEBODY MAKE SENSE as a Celtics fans, im enjoyed by your good faith. That's gonna be a tough series.

[@iplaytowin234]

It's the Playoffs. Every game means something.

[@rashadsmith6911]

I love First Take on Wednesday just for the Mad Dog appearance. Pat Bev is great addition as well. ESPN is winning, winning, winning...

[@BigstickNick]

Finally. Its been a minute

[@kevinjohnson3521]

Except ALL of their predictions about the Heat are WRONG!!! ESPN sucks

[@andrewilson7326]

Love pat bev breath of fresh air pat bev my mvp

[@cookieman9994]

I always respected and cheered for Pat Beverly. I’m glad he’s showing us something on the TV.

[@Unapologeticallybuffs]

Pat bev the reason I been watching this week

[@ltesla7139]

Keep PBeverly permanent at ESPN. Honest no sugar coating and knowledgeable well thought input in the game . Straight to the point no BS

[@blinkMATIC]

I'm shocked national media still disrespects the Heat like that. I'm glad a current NBA player talks some sense in here

[@carlitobrigante4999]

My dude turned his entire image around. Went from being that dude that smashed rach...to the best player in playoffs. Man!! Thats dope

[@StoneBuzzard]

That was the real awakening for the new God

[@vincemeyers2064]

Luka still exists.

[@carlitobrigante4999]

@@vincemeyers2064 "I think Luka is a very, very good basketball player. He's an exceptional talent. But I have to agree with vince meyers. If he were black, he'd be just another good guy ....muah hahaha hahahahah"

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

@@carlitobrigante4999 they said the same thing about bird

[@vincemeyers2064]

@@carlitobrigante4999 So Luka isn’t the best player in the playoffs?

[@pulamea5564]

Pat Bev is amazing. They need him more ofte

[@markwootson5550]

This duo lmaooo we need a Mike Irvin , Mad dogg SAS segment in the future imagine the yelling lol

[@BigBen1994]

The Heat blocked so many jumpshots which is rare, that shows me real defense. Most play won't jump to try and block jumpshots very much.

[@chrispaul1259]

They do it without fouling too which is very impressive

[@kobeisthegoat332]

@@chrispaul1259 nah buddy Jimmy but,we barely gets hit let’s be honest

[@SaintTylerRay]

The point that they’re making doesn’t make since they’re basically saying Tatum is doing what jimmy is always doing.

[@sujithkalathil8760]

Pat Killing it 🔥🔥 I know where pat working after he retired 👏👏

[@laideevalynteena8172]

Oh shoot! I wasn't expecting to see Pat back on the show after yesterday.

[@davidlondon7631]

Butler has (in the past) averaged 28.7 points in these playoffs

[@drlaylow]

pat bev gettin better at this already

[@Twilightgatestudios]

Some players are all season (Bron) some are just regular season greats (Harden) and some are playoff monsters (Butler). Jason Tatum just needs consistency in the post season. He’ll be fine.

[@Ericsh32]

The way pat bev looks in the camera is priceless.

[@Franck305]

Regular Season Give Me Tatum In The Playoff Jimmy Is A Whole Other Monster

[@PWCDN]

exactly. Don't mess with playoff Jimmy. Guys like him live for a chip, not personal accolades and regular season trophies. They go up 5PPG's in the playoffs from shooting from all positions. Kawhi is another one. Very few can kick it up a notch like that in the post season. Most either fall flat in the playoffs like Harden or maintain their regular season pace like Durant. Very few just turn on a switch when it matters.

[@Franck305]

@@PWCDN If Jimmy Play Like That All Season His The MVP Easily 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@stoilstoilov2108]

this was a way calmer segment then I expected

[@STEWARTOMARI]

Can somebody at ESPN please give pat bev a job please. Love his commentary

[@erisdanyduran7195]

@gary young, exactly man, they are saying that Tatum is not able to do what Jimmy has been doing all along.

[@bigtuckballa]

Pat Bev was glitching this whole segment

[@reshawnbarrett4000]

Off the gas

[@mannedi8665]

Lol not just this segment. You can make a 5 minute video of all his glitches

[@mannedi8665]

Jimmy has been this great ever since. He was just too passive and didn't want to be that offensive guy in the team. This year especially the playoffs he owned that up.

[@bruhhh3664]

Jimmy Butler best player In the playoffs left and I'm not even a heat fan, dude just different.

[@kasperrieberg3495]

Luka, Steph ?

[@slaughterhousesports]

Jimmy has been so good these playoffs. Cs can still win this series in 5 or 6 games

[@yonijoni4636]

Start watching ESPN cause of Pat

[@carmine6871]

I love Pat Bevs 90's fashion sense

[@Rudeboishht]

Love pat Beverly on here

[@herbertnelsonjr.9899]

Jimmy "Buckets" Butler!! Jimmy is carrying the Heat!! Tatum has more help. Jimmy is missing his point guard, Kyle Lowry!! Jimmy is wayyy BETTER defensively than Tatum. Maybe Tatum is the Better shooter, BUT leadership, facilitating, rebounding, steals, blocks, on the ball defense, overall basketball player, ALL are areas Jimmy Butler is BETTER than Tatum.

[@tigerhoods7927]

Lol why they keep bringing Walmart skip Bayless on here

[@northside4767]

All that stuff that they say is an extra burden to Tatum, Jimmy has had to carry all playoffs. His next three leading scorers have all dropped in production in the playoffs. Kyle Lowry has barely been out there and has struggled when he was.

[@himmie1]

They try to make Tatum a top 10 player. He isn't better than paul geaorge, kawhi, jimmy butler, lebron, kd. These are all wings that are better

[@user-sk8mf2lr2f]

Of-of-of-of-of part was on point, Pat! Good to go

[@henrymoreno5170]

So Boston’s psyche was shot because of the late scratched of Horford and Smart, but they sure didn’t seem bothered in the first half. That taking point makes no sense

[@999wood3]

Pat bev doing a great job.

[@rashadmyers4330]

Good to see mad dog back

[@diamondhickspharmd2808]

Marcus smart has become an mvp caliber player all of sudden.

[@sebbywap3986]

defensive player of the year and main offensive floor facilitator, player doesn’t have to be an mvp level for their absence to be detrimental, example - draymond green

[@adventureswithmichaelakaec7497]

@@sebbywap3986 He’s a flopper man. And where was this energy for the Bucks when they didn’t have their 2nd best player in Middleton?

[@zacharydavidvbangura9873]

ESPN reall want the View, so the keep bring Pat back to the show...

[@ada443]

Since when is Marcus Smart this incredible playmaker that initiates the offense for Tatum? Do y'all not remember game 5 of last round?? Everyone was ragging on Smart for bonehead plays and poor handles! 😂

[@SlimReaperMuayThai]

So one game just shuts out everything smart has did this season and for the playoffs. In game 7 smart also had 21 and 7 with 0 turnovers. You probably forgot about that because of your selective memory

[@dominiquesmith7680]

Awful take

[@ada443]

@@SlimReaperMuayThai Homers defending the sanctity of their team after a trash performance. Smart will never be as valuable as someone like Kyle Lowry, he's not a good playmaker and his best years FG% is 42%. And I'm not even a Heat fan

[@SlimReaperMuayThai]

@@ada443 you brought up game 5 and 1 bad play. I brought up game 7 when he had 21 and 7 and has been great all season. Now you’re just being a weirdo

[@iluvcookies5076]

And if Tatum and Brown are SUCH superstars why do they need Marcus Smart on the court to play good? 🤣

[@SadfoxGuyver]

Buddy in blue looks like a season one law and order detective

[@djroman3449]

I wonder if anyone else notices that Bev is getting better as an analyst every day. He'll be ready for his own show by the end of his career

[@TheKAgenda]

"If you look at it from that perspective, from my perspective, we're looking at it from my perspective." - SAS

[@BugzBayfield]

Sup dawgggy, mo love Bev

[@temo7073]

So they’re saying that Tatum couldn’t handle doing more with guys out while jimmy butler is doing it all without a championship caliber point guard but Tatum is still better…Huh?

[@trvspvrk]

I like Tatum but the constant excuses and passes people make for him and overrating how good he is makes me sick

[@lukegalloway8493]

I heard Marcus smart and al horfords name a million times but didn’t hear the name Lowry (who is also Jimmy’s best friend and child’s godfather) once. Js

[@GuoyaTimeEntertainment]

Major Adjustments have to be made they have to throw several different defensive matchups at him to try and disrupt his play, Celtics was missing smart and Horford so it should be closer i got the Heat Jimmy Have to keep this level of play up for the remainder of the Playoffs though

[@TheLovemusic101]

Pat Bev is the greatest Ball analyst on the playoffs today (not counting draymonds podcast lmao)

[@mrperniciouswithag]

People in the comments got it right, Jimmy just out here proving that he can do what Tatum can’t, and he can do the things Tatum CAN do better than him. They talk about Tatum not having Marcus Smart - Jimmy didn’t have Lowry!

[@WolfishSupremacy]

Pat is F**** Good 🔥🔥

[@keinelgreen475]

Patrick bev blinking in Morse code😭

[@M1Ascoutsquad45]

This is the same thing the Bucks did to my Celtics initially, but Boston adjusted in game two, to only end up winning the whole series

[@pastapapi9768]

Check my earlier comments on KZbin, this series will come down to WHO SHOOTS THE BALL BETTER/WHO SCORES THE BALL BETTER. That's it, that's all. Go look at the stats last night for the teams: Heat - FG 48.8% 80 shots total / Celtics - 45.6% 79 shots total Heat - 3P% 33.3 30 shots total / Celtics - 32.4% 34 shots total Heat - FT % 88.2 34 shots total / Celtics - 75% 32 shots total Heat had 1 more rebound Celtics 4 more assists Heat 4 more blocks Heat 2 more steals Celtics 4 more turnovers Celtics + in assists are cancelled out by their turnovers and vice versa with the Heat + in blocks/steals SHOOTING/SCORING is the key

[@kendrickellis8726]

Let's Go Heat 💥 Yes Sirr

[@MeijaJanis]

series will show who is better.

[@dadominator2004]

No excuses for Tatum. Superstars are superstars for a reason. Regardless if he got a teammate out or not. First game, Celtics gotta get it clicking, regardless of who is playing and who isn’t playing

[@Terror832]

*Butlers 2022 Reg Season* 21.4 PPG, 49.6 eFG%, 23.6 PER *Butlers 2022 Playoffs (so far)* 29.8 PPG, 57.1 eFG%, 33.1 PER Massive postseason riser. Let’s compare that to Harden *Hardens 2022 Reg Season* 22.0 PPG, 48.5 eFG%, 20.9 PER *Hardens 2022 Playoffs* 18.6 PPG, 49.4 eFG%, 16.7 PER Postseason decliner

[@EyeEmEl]

And then Bev turns around and say Harden deserves a super max he’s so biased lmao

[@schoolboy1984]

@@EyeEmEl if ppl talk about career… does he yes.. same way how they say cp3 is s great pg they look at career… Now if u say harden right now u see how he does with a full off-season

[@sedohema]

I actually did the math yesterday and Jimmy has scores 308 points so far in the playoffs in 11 games. That comes to 28 ppg. Where did you get 29.8?

[@EyeEmEl]

@@schoolboy1984 This year we saw Harden lose his athleticism and his explosiveness which made him so great and unguardable. If the sixers give him an extension they’ll be paying him 50 mil at 37 as we saw this year he’s transitioning out of his prime

[@Terror832]

@@sedohema Butler has scored 328 points in 11 games. 328/11 = 29.81 or 29.8 PPG Make sure to double check the stats.

[@ryansvede1862]

How about we wait for the series to be over to actually have this comparison cuz it’s honestly a very close one

[@EventualRoads]

Celtics looked very fatigued, during that 3rd quarter when Heat went on a 22-2 run. I feel like they were still fatigued and banged up from that game 7 against the Bucks. Ultimately tho, I still think the Celtics will come back stronger and end up winning the series.

[@The1Neo]

1:13 u good bev?😂

[@brianherrera1390]

that MAN IS STILL ON TV> OMG hahahaha

[@treyneal8837]

That guy with the blue blazer on sitting there looking like ol boy from Austin Powers..

[@c_whyte7]

The way Pat Bev feels like an actual critic

[@armanirashad9250]

Bruh I’m so tired of all these analysts making injury excuses for other teams. Miami core players Jimmy, Bam, Herro and Lowry gave all missed 15 plus games this year and still got #1 seed. Lowry has been out multiple games in first round, 2nd round and will for conference finals but none them bring that up. Miami is a really good team with a great coach and organization. They don’t make excuses for injuries etc. they just come to work with next man up mentally. I love this blue collar team. Go Heat! Hope they win the chip this year. 💯

[@FlyGuyGuru]

so nobody said anything bout Lowry not playing point that game?? and they have Tatum and Brown

[@flightkidd123]

Why does that “gimme jimmy” picture of him all the way on the right look like Michael Jordan 👀

[@mako4874]

Pat living at ESPN all week now

[@bert7655]

Pat Bev “Of of of of of”

[@Reyezkamii]

I'm not a heat fan, but the fact that they mentioned Smart and Horford and not a single word from Lowry, it just disappoints me, there's no excuse for either team, Miami upped their intensity in the 3rd quarter, that's it, the Heat were the better team, I see this series to 7, but disrespecting the heat like that is unacceptable.

[@varunaX]

theyve made it to the east finals without lowry. thats why hes not mentioned

[@jonlegend469]

because Lowrys impact isn’t as strong as Smarts and Horfords

[@Reyezkamii]

@@jonlegend469 But it's not like Butler has to bring the ball up the court all the time, Lowry is a floor general who can take charges on the defensive end, Smart and Horford can make an impact, but they're only making excuses for the Celtics when they lose, but if they would've won the game, they would've said something like "Heat lost to a team without Smart and Horford" but if the Heat win, it's one excuse after another.

[@Eddybih03]

@@varunaX that means Heat have BETTER COACHING and a Better TEAM.

[@kyj060792]

@@jonlegend469 Smart literally costed them a game and they were clowning him now they flip the script

[@clivesmith8664]

smart can not make this series shift the other way no take a good look at the game Miami his the number one defensive team in the nba right now don't forget that

[@pushpaknikoses1]

get mad dog🤮🤮 out of here...bring back JJ

[@eugeneroberts6617]

Right he need to stick to baseball

[@Andrew-be8sp]

They lost them late, but the Heat didn't have time to game plan for them not being there. They were out of look the first half guarding williams b/c they thought Horford would b there. That's the big shift in the 3rd quarter was game planning.

[@kevinjohnson3521]

100%, Spo made the adjustments as they planned for Smart & Horford. Miami plays the 1st always more lax. Then the 3rd quarter they turn up the Heat!!!!

[@kevinjohnson3521]

Kinda like slow cooking!!

[@juansantiago8943]

How many times does SAS is going to use in a sentence "if you look at it in this perspective"

[@eddward758]

Pat Bev 🔥🔥

[@SMARTS_YT]

Butler is 32 years old. Tatum is 24. Tatum gets thrown into a game with a game plan and all of a sudden he’s missing two leaders on the team in the ECF. When Miami triple teams you every time you drive to the basket in the second half what are you supposed to do… 4 of the starters last night are 25 and younger. Listen, the Celtics just played a 7 game series against Giannis and now they are playing a well rested Miami team at home without the DPOY and Al Horford. Horford isn’t the greatest player but he’s smart, hits open shots, gets rebounds, passes the ball and doesn’t turn the ball over. The Heat couldn’t have lost that game. Celtics had no chance with the circumstances. You can’t argue with my argument because it’s the truth and there is no if’s ands buts about it.

[@SCNE_Forever]

They're literally double and sometimes triple teaming Jimmy too.

[@BigBen1994]

They only put Pat Bev on at the end of the show lmao 😂😂😂