NBA Fans Concerned With Jimmy Butler's Performance In Pacers-Heat Game

Jimmy Butler had nine points against the Pacers.

Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after a collision during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Miami Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 128-115 (at home).

Jimmy Butler had another tough night, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 3/6 from the field in 27 minutes.

Since Pat Riley announced Heat won't trade Jimmy Butler:

9 PTS, 3-6 FG, 27 MIN
9 PTS, 3-5 FG, 25 MIN

Benched in 4Q on Wednesday; hardly trying on Thursday.pic.twitter.com/qrXHadBuWe

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 3, 2025

Many people were talking about Butler's performance on social media.

@hothothoops: "Jimmy Butler’s last two games, after missing five consecutive games for the Heat:

• 9 PTS, 4 ASTS, 2 RBS, 3/6 FG, -27
• 9 PTS, 4 RBS, 2 ASTS, 3/5 FG

Pretty questionable way to make a case for a max extension at 35 years old— whether it’s here or elsewhere."

Jimmy Butler’s last two games, after missing five consecutive games for the Heat:

• 9 PTS, 4 ASTS, 2 RBS, 3/6 FG, -27
• 9 PTS, 4 RBS, 2 ASTS, 3/5 FG

Pretty questionable way to make a case for a max extension at 35 years old— whether it’s here or elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/aJT78j8jXQ

— Hot Hot Hoops (@hothothoops) January 3, 2025

@StewyHoops: "Seems like a Jimmy Butler is doing whatever he can to force Miami’s hand"

Seems like a Jimmy Butler is doing whatever he can to force Miami’s hand

— Stew🏀 (@StewyHoops) January 3, 2025

@WrldSpurs: "Keep Jimmy Butler AWAYYYY from the Spurs lol"

Keep Jimmy Butler AWAYYYY from the Spurs lol https://t.co/8amhn2NcXd

— SpursPlanet (@WrldSpurs) January 3, 2025

@5ReasonsSports: "Jimmy Butler in 2 games back:

52 minutes
6 for 11
18 points
6 rebounds
6 assists

My expectation about him returning highly engaged was incorrect."

Jimmy Butler in 2 games back:

52 minutes
6 for 11
18 points
6 rebounds
6 assists

My expectation about him returning highly engaged was incorrect. 🤷‍♂️

— Five Reasons Sports 🏀🏈⚾️🏒⚽️ (@5ReasonsSports) January 3, 2025

@T0NEH_: "Jimmy Butler stinking it up to I’m disappointed"

Jimmy Butler stinking it up to I’m disappointed https://t.co/St8GRkkZnD

— Tone (@T0NEH_) January 3, 2025

@Jayhooptalk: "Is Jimmy Butler silently quitting on the Heat?"

Is Jimmy Butler silently quitting on the Heat? https://t.co/MsiIs6rqFk

— JayHoops (@Jayhooptalk) January 3, 2025

@osamadahud: "Jimmy Butler trying to play himself outta Miami sheesh"

Jimmy Butler trying to play himself outta Miami sheesh

— Osama Dahud (@osamadahud) January 3, 2025

Evan Sidery: "Jimmy Butler’s body language on the court tonight in an ongoing Heat blowout loss is hard not to notice.

On almost every possession, Butler is refusing on-ball actions and sitting in the corner.

Butler looks completely checked out as he continues to seek a trade from Miami."

Jimmy Butler’s body language on the court tonight in an ongoing Heat blowout loss is hard not to notice.

On almost every possession, Butler is refusing on-ball actions and sitting in the corner.

Butler looks completely checked out as he continues to seek a trade from Miami. pic.twitter.com/lTFO1Ol6hU

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 3, 2025

Butler is in his sixth season playing for the Heat.

They are the seventh seed in the east with a 17-15 record.