Jimmy Butler fined 25,000 USD for skipping Heat vs Celtics Game 3 interviews

Butler, 33, didn’t speak to the media after Sunday’s 128-102 win over the Boston Celtics. The victory gave eighth-seeded Miami a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series over the second-seeded Celtics.

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on Sunday in Miami, Florida. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

The NBA fined Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler 25,000 USD on Tuesday for skipping postgame media availability after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Butler, 33, didn’t speak to the media after Sunday’s 128-102 win over the Boston Celtics. The victory gave eighth-seeded Miami a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series over the second-seeded Celtics.

Butler is averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in the three games against the Celtics. He averaged 22.9, 5.9 and 5.3, respectively during the regular season.

Butler and the Heat will attempt to sweep the Celtics on Tuesday night.