Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) and guard Jose Alvarado (15) are ejected after a melee due to a play during the second half. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Heat star Jimmy Butler issues warning to the Pelicans following brawl

The Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans starred in one of the scuffles (yes, there were more ) on Friday night in the NBA, shocking everybody after a play between Zion Williamson and Kevin Love. 

Following the game, Jimmy Butler sent a clear warning to the Pelicans, stating that New Orleans would lose in their next duel with Miami too.  

The veteran swingman reminded everybody that the Heat have gotten used to improving their level during the season and this was about to be another example of that. 

“We’re so together, playing some incredible basketball. I don’t think it matters who we go up against right now. It’s that time of the year," he added. 

Butler is one of the best ambassadors of the so-called 'Heat culture' and he embodies that whenever and wherever is needed. Zion Williamson clarified that the play with Kevin Love was nothing like people assumed, but now it's too late to change what happened.

With the 105-95 win, the Heat now boast a 31-25 record, which ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference. As for the Pelicans, they're 34-23 after Friday's loss, ranking fifth in the West. 

The Heat and Pelicans are scheduled to meet again on March 22 in a game that surely will be entertaining to watch. 

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