NBA News: "There's No Excuses" Here's What Jimmy Butler Said After The Miami Heat's Overtime Loss

The Miami Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday evening, and Jimmy Butler spoke to the media after the game.

Jimmy Butler had 19 points, six rebounds and six assists on Saturday night in Indiana against the Pacers but it was not enough as the Pacers beat the Heat 101-92 in overtime. 

Pacers rally in OT to take down the Heat 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/6PQnjlvbqg

— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 24, 2021

The Heat were without six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry, but Tyler Herro did have 30 points and ten rebounds off the bench.

Big night for @raf_tyler vs the Pacers. Became the first player in team history to score 30 and pull down 10 boards off the bench pic.twitter.com/PONmJQmZvt

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 24, 2021

After the game, Butler spoke to reporters. 

"There's no excuses," he said post-game. "The game was definitely within reach, we've gotta figure out a way to win.

The full clip of Butler speaking can be seen here.

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