Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat drives past Isaiah Hartenstein of the New York Knicks during game three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Kaseya Center on May 6, 2023 in Miami, Florida. AFP PHOTO
MIAMI: Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury as the Miami Heat downed the New York Knicks 105-86 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.