Warriors Vs. Bucks Matchup Brings Flashbacks Of Jimmy Butler's 2023 Postseason Run

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors look to start a new win streak after falling to the Denver Nuggets Monday night.

Apr 24, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) celebrates after making a shot against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

It seems like any instance between Jimmy Butler and the Milwaukee Bucks invokes memories of the Miami Heat's classic Game 4 victory in the 2023 Eastern First Round.

Golden State's matchup against the Bucks Tuesday night gives fans another reason to, as it tries to win its 15th game since trading for Butler.

Jimmy Butler vs Milwaukee tomorrow pic.twitter.com/B908KGksbt

— Denver📈🇵🇸 (@doubledworth) March 18, 2025

Honestly, it rightfully should. Butler had one of the best playoff performances of all time, with 56 points on 19-of-28 shooting. His next highest-scoring teammate was Bam Adebayo, who scored 15 points. Butler's late-game antics deducted a double-digit fourth-quarter lead en route to a 4-1 series upset.

This illustrated Butler's significance to the team, which the Heat feels amid an eight-game losing streak. They suffered another double-digit loss to the New York Knicks Monday night behind a 26-point swing in the third quarter.

Need a Jimmy Butler 40 Piece against Milwaukee and a W.

— Stephen Powell (@StephPowell100) March 18, 2025

Meanwhile, Butler is 14-2 as a Warrior, and the two parties are experiencing a renaissance after last month's trade. Even in Monday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, Butler led the team with 23 points and eight rebounds, adding six assists and two steals. His hustle and aggressive play at the rim kept Golden State alive in the fourth quarter.

Jimmy Butler is extremely underrated he’s very very valuable

— KlawWrld (@kawhi_ring) March 18, 2025

Golden State hosts the Bucks at 10:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the Heat play the Detroit Pistons (38-31) Wednesday night.

Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.

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