Jimmy Butler's Viral Quote During Celtics-Heat Game

Jimmy Butler spoke to Chris Haynes during Saturday's game.

Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after a play during / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday afternoon, the Miami Heat are playing the Boston Celtics (at home) for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler was ruled out for the third straight game.

During a break in the action, Butler was interviewed by Chris Haynes and one of his quotes went viral on social media (h/t NBA on TNT).

Butler: "I think we believe. It's everybody else that don't. If I gotta hear one more praise about Boston on national TV when we win a game, I'm tired of hearing that, man."

"If I gotta hear one more praise about Boston on national tv when we win a game, I'm tired of hearing that, man." 🍿@ChrisBHaynes caught up with Jimmy Butler during Game 3 pic.twitter.com/UcmHLjEHXS

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 27, 2024

Butler finished his regular season with averages of 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 49.9% from the field and 41.4% from the three-point range in 60 games.

The Heat are the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference (they beat the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament).

Last season, they were also the eighth seed, but were able to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons.

Apr 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives past Toronto Raptors / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

That said, playing without Butler for an extended period will be a significant challenge, as he is their best player.

The Celtics are the first seed in the Eastern Conference and had a 64-18 record.

Last season, the Heat beat the Celtics in the Conference Finals (in seven games).

This is our house. Let's hoop.

Playoff Coverage // @starrylemonlime pic.twitter.com/kbYqVHAnr8

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 27, 2024

Game 4 of the series will be on Monday evening (also in Florida).

Whoever wins the series will face off against either the Orlando Magic or the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round.