For the first time since the tough clash with Udonis Haslem, then Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler agreed to respond to the Miami press.
Even if his coach and teammates had minimized the impact of this altercation, the Heat had just chained four losses in a row, and some saw it as a real break. But the All-Star rear/winger assures that it’s part of the life of a basketball team, and that it is above all a booster shot for him and his partners.
« I think we got a little too comfortable thinking we were going to win every night explains Jimmy Butler about the tensions within the group. ” Everything is not going to be perfect. Not everything will be bad. We were aware of it. I just think ultimately we have to stick together, and we are. And we’re gonna keep it that way whether it’s victory or defeat. »
Proof that everything is back to normal, Udonis Haslem and Jimmy Butler resumed their pre-match routine. ” Things like that happen… We become aware, and we move on like we did. We just won a game, and we’re going to start a winning streak. »
Spectator of the two clashes, Duncan Robinson thinks that the opponents also benefited. The Heat showed its weaknesses when we thought their experience was enough to attack the playoffs as favorites in the East.
« I have the feeling that it was something important, because it was, and it is like that. We had to find solutions, especially at this time of year. What I mean is that everyone is back to the wall, and wants to win. Clearly, it was important, but at the same time, we learned the lesson and moved on. »
