In a stunning upset victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat claimed a four-games-to-one series victory, sending the Bucks crashing out of the playoffs. Led by superstar Jimmy Butler, who scored 42 points, the Heat pulled off a remarkable comeback in the closing minutes of Game 5. After being down by 16 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Heat slowly but surely dragged themselves back into the game. Butler converted an and-one layup and a 3-pointer on back-to-back possessions to tie the game with 2 minutes, 11 seconds to go in regulation. After a pair of Jrue Holiday free throws gave the Bucks a four-point lead with 14 seconds left, a Gabe Vincent 3-pointer cut Milwaukee’s lead to one, and Butler converted a perfect pass from Vincent to throw in a tying bucket with 0.5 seconds to go in regulation.
Heat Overcome Back-to-Back Remarkable Comebacks
The Heat were in position to close out the series in Game 5 only because of a stunning comeback in the closing minutes of Game 4, one that saw Butler score a staggering 56 points. The Heat’s resilience was on full display as they pulled off back-to-back remarkable comebacks.
Bucks’ Title Hopes Dashed in Shocking Fashion
The Bucks, who were the clear favorites to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy for a second time in three years entering the postseason, were dealt a devastating blow as their title hopes were dashed in shocking fashion. The Heat’s victory is being discussed as one of the greatest upsets in NBA history. The Bucks were the consensus favorites to win the NBA title at sportsbooks entering the playoffs.
Butler and Heat Move On to Face New York Knicks
The Heat, who were losing late in the fourth quarter of the final play-in game against the Chicago Bulls before going on a late run to close out that game just to advance to the playoffs, are moving on to face the New York Knicks in a renewal of one of the classic rivalries in NBA history. The series will tip off Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
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