Miami Heat Playoffs: Jimmy Butler Out Of Game 5, But They Can Still Win

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during second half in Game Three(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during second half in Game Three(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Bam Adebayo #13 and Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat look on(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Heat Playoffs: Jimmy Butler Out Of Game 5, But They Can Still Win

With, both, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo beginning to do more as this series has progressed, this situation is ripe for them to finally make their presences fully known in these here playoffs.

Tyler has been getting some shots to go in the last couple of games, but he has yet to have a game that resembles what his peak regular season self looked like. He has another level he can get to and you know it, the guy was a top-25 scorer in this league during the regular year, you know?

Bam has been more aggressive, as far as getting to his spots and attacking his strengths, while this opportunity should present those moments to do more of that and to the highest level. This is the game where he should look to be the best he’s been all series.

The Miami Heat need it. It’s really that simple.

There’s also another huge X-Factor out there to consider for the Miami Heat. You’ve already thought about it, go on, admit it.

Here’s a hint.