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The Miami Heat finally snapped their brutal 10-game losing streak, but there’s no time to celebrate—not with an old friend-turned-rival stepping back into Kaseya Center. Jimmy Butler III makes his return to Miami on Tuesday, only this time, he’s rocking Warriors colors. Golden State rolls into town for a showdown that features two teams heading in completely different directions.
While the Heat have struggled to stay afloat, the Warriors have been thriving with Butler in the mix. Since Miami shipped him off in that five-team blockbuster on Feb. 5—officially ending their messy breakup—Golden State has gone 16-4, firmly planting themselves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Butler’s first game back in Miami as a Warrior had all the drama you’d expect—but not in the way some anticipated. The Heat’s former franchise star barely acknowledged Bam Adebayo before tip-off, not even sparing a glance in his direction. No words, no handshake—just silence.
But while his relationship with Bam seemed icy, Butler made sure to show love elsewhere. The longest embrace of the night came when he reconnected with Kevin Love, his former teammate who had been known to post cryptic memes on Instagram whenever Butler’s trade rumors surfaced. This time, no hidden messages—just a genuine moment between two veterans who shared a locker room and plenty of battles. Butler also took time to acknowledge the Heat staff, making sure to dap up familiar faces before getting down to business.
As for the game itself, things got physical fast. Draymond Green found himself on the wrong end of a hard elbow from Bam Adebayo, dropping to the floor in pain. Given Draymond’s history with Miami’s intensity, it was only fitting that his night included a tough shot to the face.
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