Butler averages 45 minutes + 22 points per game in tiebreak, can Huo Yong G7 maintain its tough guy s character

On May 5, 2025, the first round of the NBA playoffs G7 is about to begin, and the life-and-death showdown between the Rockets and the Warriors has attracted attention from the whole United States.

In this focus game, Jimmy Butler's tiebreak resume became a hot topic - he played 4 tiebreaks in his career, averaged 45.5 minutes per game, contributed 22 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3 assists. Although his shooting percentage was only 43.4% and his three-point shooting percentage was 28.6%, his image as a "hard man" has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Butler's tiebreak career is full of drama:

Butler's tiebreak data shows two major characteristics:

Although efficiency is often criticized, his "dare to fight and dare to fight" style is in sharp contrast - in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final G6, he still made 5 of 31 shots: "If I play better, I don't need to tiebreak at all!" This leadership temperament is the core driving force for the Heat's repeated counterattacks.

From the "Black Eight Miracle" to the "Life and Death Fight against Iron Man", Butler's career in the tiebreak interprets what "superstar quality" is. For the Warriors, Butler's importance is self-evident.

So far in this round of series, he averaged 31.6 minutes per game, scored 18 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals, and his three shooting percentages: 45%/23.1%/84.6%.