Conference Finals MVP awards will commence for the very first time in NBA history. The trophy is named after NBA Legend Larry Bird. Celtics Star Player personifying greatness in all areas of NBA. Gained glory as a scorer, a passer, a rebounder, a defender and a clutch performer, its only fitting that the award is christened ”Larry Bird”.
The current betting odds dangle between Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum. It all hangs on the game 7 showdown between Celtics and Heat. Lets contemplate on who is more likely to finish the race first and advance onto wining the Larry Bird Conference Finals MVP trophy.
Jimmy Butler Scribbling his Legacy in Playoffs History
Game 6 was an outstanding night for Butler as he scored a career high 47 points. Scoring nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals against Boston Celtics put him high on the ladder. Butler’s glory is boosting up with such a sensational performance on Celtics home ground.
Coach Erik Spoelstra is super proud of Miami Heat’s star player. Spoelstra was all praises, commended his competitive and will to surpass all legends, complimented his effort to eternalize his fingerprints in NBA history.
All through game 3-5, Butler laid low. However, he stole the show in game 6 with a sensational performance, helping Heat close out Boston Celtics. Butler’s post season stats have leveled up with 28.7 Ppg, 7.6 Rpg, 5.4 Apg. Heat Star rewrote history:
- Only LeBron James scored more points playing for Miami Heat
- Only Michael Jordan had multiple 40 point, 4 steals in a single series
Jimmy Butler at his peak , making history is more likely to take the trophy home if Miami heat goes through game 7 and makes it to the NBA finals for the first time in 10 years.
Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP leaning towards Jayson Tatum?
Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum is confident they will close out Heat in game 7. Tatum said “That’s what it’s all about. It’s a 10 out of 10 in my confidence level and the group,”. Game 6 defense was terrible for the Celtics, struggling all night lead to Butler shine with a historic performance. If the Celtics win in game7, its a no-brainer that Tatum will take the trophy home.
Fans are leaning towards their favorite Jayson Tatum taking the first-ever Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy home. Jayson will ride the previous momentum to bag in a victory against Heat.
Celtics Coach remarked over game 6, “It’s kind of indicative of how our nights have been in this series when we don’t take care of the ball,”.
The Celtics were trailing all night in game 6. Tatum was ready to blow out Heat , close the deal and jump onto finals. Game 6 was frustrating for the Celtics cause the star players downplayed their aggressiveness. Tatum’s shot attempt was wanting. Tatum reflected, “I’ll have to watch the film. I think just being out there and the feel of the game — drawing a lot of attention. Trying to find a mismatch, they send a double team and just find the open man. I think it was just kind of how the flow of the game was going”. Game 7 is very crucial for Tatum to get his hands on Larry Bird Conference Finals MVP award. Tatum Along with Brown will have to step up their game and be more aggressive in game 7 to close out Heat.
