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Butler's Cold Shoulder Returns to Miami Heat
20 Nov
Summary
- Jimmy Butler again avoided interacting with Miami Heat players post-game.
- The Heat defeated the Warriors 110-96 despite missing key players.
- Butler has now lost both his return matchups against his former team.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler offered his former Miami Heat teammates the cold shoulder once more. Following the Heat's 110-96 victory on Wednesday, Butler departed the court without engaging with his ex-colleagues, echoing a similar snub during his previous return. Despite being sidelined with a back strain, Butler's presence on the bench was notable for his swift exit after the final buzzer.
Heat players, including Bam Adebayo, focused on the game, with Adebayo stating he was 'blocking out the noise' surrounding Butler's return. While Adebayo admitted he wasn't shocked by the snub, both he and Tyler Herro commented on finding their 'joy' after defeating the Warriors, a sentiment Butler himself had cited as missing during his time in Miami.
The Warriors, playing without several key players including Butler, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green, put up a strong fight. They even led entering the fourth quarter, but an 18-6 run by the Heat sealed their win. This loss drops Butler to a 0-2 record against the Heat since his trade from Miami.
