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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Hunter Felt

Jimmy Butler’s late Game 7 miss cost the Heat. But he earned chance to fail

Jimmy Butler scored 82 points across Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Jimmy Butler scored 82 points across Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. Photograph: Michael Dwyer/AP

The game was in Jimmy Butler’s hands, as it should have been, when he made a decision that will forever be second-guessed. With less than 17 seconds remaining in the Miami Heat season, Butler quickly went for the win and attempted a three-pointer that would have given his team their first lead of the game. It rimmed out, and the Boston Celtics held on to win Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals 100-96. In doing so, they clinched their first NBA finals appearance since 2010, leaving Butler and the Heat with plenty of what ifs.

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