When Facing Elimination, Butler is Clutch

Butler Hits a Game Winner in the 2008 Postseason in Game 5
against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Caron Butler performance in game 5 is surprising to some a few nights ago especially since he struggled so much before the series. He entered the game shooting below 40% from the field. He ended up finishing with 35 points and 11 rebounds in a 103-81 win against the San Antonio Spurs to help the Dallas Mavericks avoid elimination. While Butler's performance is impressive, it isn't the first time that he's performed well in the clutch in the postseason.

The last time Butler performed this well in the playoffs was also a game 5 victory for the Wizards against none other than LeBron James- the Wizards won 88-87. Entering the game, the Wizards were also facing elimination, trailing the Cavs 3 to 1. Butler put in 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists and served up the game winner against King James with 3.9 seconds left in the game. The Washington Wizards ended up losing game 6 and the series against the Cavaliers against the Cleavland Cavaliers.


Caron Butler Serves Up 32 Points & The Game Winner Back in 2008