Don’t look now hoops fans, but we may have a series on our hands. Former Sixer Jimmy Butler went off in Game 3, racking up 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, accounting for the second-highest Game Score in the Finals since Basketball Reference started keeping the stat in their database. That epic performance propelled Miami to a 115-104 victory, cutting the series deficit to 2-1. (Meanwhile, the front office that decided to let Jimmy walk and bring in Al Horford instead is still in charge in Philadelphia. Sigh.)
Not only do the Heat now have the emotional lift of knowing they can beat the Lakers, but they will also get All-Star center Bam Adebayo back on the court tonight.