The Miami Heat set a new NBA record for most successful free throws in a row in a single game — 40. Jimmy Butler clinched the record with a game-winning point against Oklahoma City Thunder.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler drives to the basket during the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler drives to the basket during the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.The squad's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder was tied 111-111 with just 12 seconds left on the clock when star forward Jimmy Butler stepped to the free throw line for one last attempt.
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters he didn't know the team hadn't missed any free throws until after the game. "We've been a good free-throw-shooting team – actually a very good free-throw-shooting team – all year, but that's crazy,"
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