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Butler stars as Heat break free-throw record

LOS ANGELES: Jimmy Butler led a record-breaking shooting display from the free-throw line as the Miami Heat edged past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-111 on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Miami talisman Butler finished with a perfect 23-of-23 free throws — including a clutch game-winner with just under 13 seconds remaining — in a nail-biting victory at the FTX Arena.

ONE VERSUS TWO Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz shoots against Lamar Stevens (8) and Evan Mobley (4) of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Vivint Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 (January 11 in Manila), in Salt Lake City, Utah. PHOTO BY ALEX GOODLETT/AFP