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Without Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat were no match for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

The Bucks handled the Heat 125-96 with Butler serving one Two game suspension For a “continued pattern of disregard for team rules, insubordinate behavior, and behavior detrimental to the team.” This is the second time Butler has been suspended since requesting a trade. The first suspension was a seven-game ban he received earlier this month, also for conduct detrimental to the team.

The one bright spot for the Heat was rookie big man Kel’el Ware, who posted 22 points and 10 boards in the loss. Tyler Herro was Miami’s second-leading scorer with 21 points, but it came on an ineffective 6-of-19 from the field.

On the Bucks’ side, Damian Lillard put together a big night with 29 points and 11 assists, while his co-star Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 points and 12 boards. Gary Trent Jr. was productive off the bench, scoring 21 points in the dominating win.

As Milwaukee rolled through the Heat, fans ripped Miami’s decision to suspend Butler.

Yup @JDABZ87

Jimmy Butler somewhere is laughing hysterically at this heat dart

Ualreadykno @Kvngboogie21

Heat need Jimmy Butler cause Tyler Herro not him.

Richoffpicks @Richoffpickss

Tyler Herro yet to score all this quarter Jimmy Butler was not the problem

Brady Hawk @Bradyhawk305

Just so I have this timeline correct:
Tuesday – lit by Joe Cronin’s Blazers at home
Wednesday – Jimmy Butler suspended for the second time
Thursday – Damian Lillard Catching Fire late in first half to lead 16
Idk what I would say if you told me this past offseason

Antonio Castile @Charlesdick’s

This team could really use a Jimmy Butler as a player. lol. https://t.co/qvjrmgg9rn

Bob the Builder @Mini gucci bear

Maybe I understand why Jimmy Butler wants to leave the heat now

OK @Growinandflowin

Jimmy Butler cracks up and watches this Heat Bucks game

Bankroll Board @Letmelive_305

The Heat have no identity without Jimmy Butler

OK @Growinandflowin

The Miami Heat are terrible, I see why Jimmy Butler would go lol. This team stinks.

At this point, it’s just a waiting game for both Butler and the Heat. It’s clear that Butler has no interest in staying with the team and is just hoping that Miami will trade him soon. If and when this trade comes, the Heat will look to get a nice move in return for him and try to salvage what’s left of their season.