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Dwight Howard clobbered Jimmy Butler on this flagrant foul
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Dwight Howard clobbered Jimmy Butler on this flagrant foul

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 10/9/20

Dwight Howard absolutely clobbered Jimmy Butler on a play in the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. that resulted in a flagrant 1 foul call on Friday night.

Midway through the third quarter, Butler went up for a putback on a missed Jae Crowder three-point attempt. Butler made the tip-in, but he was smacked across the head by Howard. Butler went down in pain and was grabbing his head.

Howard was called for a flagrant 1 foul on the play.

Butler was able to make the free throw after being fouled and stayed in the game despite the blow from Howard.

Butler has been a star for Miami. In Game 5, he recorded his second triple-double of the Finals.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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