Jimmy Butler humiliates 'soft' TJ Warren, says Warren is 'not in my league'

Tempers were flying at  Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST) as Miami Heat ended up registering a 122-108 win on road. However, Indiana Pacers small forward TJ Warren and Miami Heat shooting guard Jimmy Butler got into a scuffle during game. While confrontation ended with TJ Warren being ejected, Jimmy Butler had some choice words for Pacers small forward after game.

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NBA: Jimmy Butler brandishes TJ Warren 'soft', buries Warren in post-match interview

"He's t even in my f***ing league", Jimmy Butler was quoted as saying after Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers game. altercation's roots were set in Q3 when TJ Warren grabbed Jimmy Butler on a play, with Heat leading by 80-56. Jimmy Butler n squared up to TJ Warren, after which duo had to be separated by rest of players. confrontation n escalated a while later in same period. 

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TJ Warren ejected; Jimmy Butler has last laugh

On Miami Heat's next possession, Jimmy Butler laid a shoulder into TJ Warren, which was immediately called for an offensive foul. Irked by malicious intent in challenge, TJ Warren squared up to Jimmy Butler, offering claps in taunting response. This, in turn, was ruled as his second technical foul, which led to his ejection from court. However, that wasn't all. Jimmy Butler n blew kisses at TJ Warren as he stepped out of court. 

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