“At this point, we’re just scrapping for wins. It doesn’t matter who we’re playing against,” Heat captain and center Bam Adebayo emphasized. But it was clear to Warriors coach Steve Kerr that the Heat was energized by the opportunity to face Butler following his contentious exit from Miami.

The Miami Heat thrashed the Golden State Warriors 112-86 on Tuesday, handing Jimmy Butler a stinging loss in his first game against his old club since his acrimonious exit.

Butler was honored by the Heat with a tribute video before the home game, though fans at Kaseya Center made sure to let the veteran forward hear their distaste for how he left thi