The 2023 NBA Playoff series between the Celtics and Heat was nothing short of must-see television. It included Jimmy Butler taking over games with multiple clutch moments, his viral facial expressions at the end of losses, Boston’s near-comeback from a 3–0 deficit and, of course, the Grant Williams–Butler drama.
Williams, now a member of the Mavericks following a sign-and-trade this offseason, took some heat from fans and media for seemingly trash-talking Butler in Game 2, who responded dominantly. Midway through the fourth quarter of that game, Williams hit a three-pointer to give Boston a nine-point lead and proceeded to get in Butler’s face. Things went south from there.
The Heat outscored the Celtics 24-9 after this Jimmy and Grant face-off 😳🌶️ pic.twitter.com/517RREFVWW
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 20, 2023
