Outstanding Jimmy Butler breaks LeBron James’ record and helps Heat overtake Bucks | other sports

Never before has a Miami player been more productive in a playoff game. Butler took the record from LeBron James, who scored 49 points for the Heat against the Brooklyn Nets in 2014. With 56 points, he ranks fourth when it comes to all teams in the playoffs. Legend Michael Jordan holds the record with 63 points for the Chicago Bulls in 1986.

Butler’s several scores were much needed, as Miami had to come back from a 15-point deficit. At Milwaukee, Brook Lopez was the leading scorer with 36 points. Giannis Antitekounmo returned after missing two games due to back problems and scored 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. If Miami wins Game 5 in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the team will reach the Round of Four in the Eastern Conference, the Eastern Division of the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers also need another win to reach the next round of the Western Conference Playoffs. LeBron James scored 20 rebounds, a number he had not achieved before, and 22 points. A corner kick in the final seconds pushed the Memphis Grizzlies game into overtime. The home team won 117-111 and advanced 3-1 after four games.

The last Laker to score 20 or more points in both points and rebounds in a playoff game was Shaquille O’Neal in 2004. The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat did not qualify directly for the playoffs, but only reached the post-competition stage via what is called playoffs. -ins.