“I can do it” - Jimmy Butler shares candid thoughts on living up to his nickname after losing Game 2 to Minnesota Timberwolves

Golden State Warriors’ Jimmy Butler spoke to reporters after Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the postgame presser, he was asked if he felt burdened by the nickname ‘Playoff Jimmy’ given to him. He projected his confident and chilled-out side and shared how he devises his game plan, keeping all the expectations aside. Jimmy Butler attended the postgame presser after losing Game 2 of Round 2 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.He shared that he was not bogged down ever by the nickname ‘Playoff Jimmy’ given to him and believed that he could provide his teammates comfort when needed by playing basketball the right way. The Golden State Warriors faced various challenges with Stephen Curry missing the action due to a hamstring injury. Commenting on the expectations that his nickname ‘Playoff Jimmy’ draws, he said:“I don't have a burden or expectation.I don't. I play basketball the right way. I will continue to play basketball the right way. If that time comes where your people that are saying whatever, [I'm] supposed to score 40 or 43, whatever the case may be, I'm capable of it.”He continued, saying, "I can do it, but I love making sure that my guys are comfortable, passing the ball to them, taking the right shots at the right time. But we'll talk about it, if that may be needed. Who knows."Jimmy Butler had huge shoes of Stephen Curry to fill in, and his reputation as a master of the playoffs made him the center of attention. However, all the attention did not waver his focus, and he showed the same by pitching in honest efforts in Game 2.Jimmy Butler’s performance lacked the edge for which he is nicknamed ‘Playoff Jimmy’ in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He gave the Warriors first points on a three, but after that he failed to create magic.Unlike his stature and previous performances in postseason, he seemed a bit unsure about making his shots against the Timberwolves and lost a few important opportunities to add to the team’s score. Butler’s overall performance featured 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, which didn’t have anything extraordinary about it.Perhaps, Butler is yet to recover mentally from the pelvic injury and that showed in his defensive approach that highlighted most part of his game. His passive approach became the team’s style too, and they could not put forth a good fight against the Timberwolves.Also Read: Jimmy Butler plays through injury, reflects on his Clutch Rebound as Golden State Warriors beat Houston RocketsWhat do you think of Jimmy Butler’s performance in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Share in the comments.