Kyle Lowry calls Jimmy Butler ‘one of the best players in the world’ after a 35 point display

Praise for the stellar play of Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler was required after a 35 point performance on Wednesday night to upset the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals.

Butler shot just under 50 percent for the night after logging 43 minutes, knocking down 12 of 25 shots and nine of ten free throws.

His final stat line showed 35 points, five rebounds and seven assists alongside an eyepopping six steals.

That performance helped power Miami to a 123-116 victory, shocking and silencing the crowd at Boston’s notorious TD Garden.

After the game, teammate Kyle Lowry had nothing but praise for the star, calling him one of the best in the world. 

Jimmy Butler had a great game in Boston for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals

Butler dropped 35 points and shot slightly under 50 percent to beat the Celtics 123-116

Teammate Kyle Lowry had nothing but praise for Butler, calling him one of the world’s best

‘It’s fun… I think it’s just great to be a part of this run he’s been on since… I don’t know how long it’s been now… but that’s what he does. 

‘He’s one of the best players in the world for a reason, and it’s just a joy to watch it for a guy [who] wants it so bad, and he works so hard at this craft. 

‘It’s important to, you know, enjoy his success. He gives us all the confidence to be successful and be aggressive and assertive. 

‘And that’s what makes him special and that he’s not about all about him. It’s about our group and our team and everyone else.’

Game 2 is in Boston on Saturday night at 8:30 Eastern time.