Jimmy Butler injury will cost him do-or-die Bulls game, more if Heat advances
18/04/2024 15:36
It has been reported that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will be out “multiple weeks” with an MCL injury suffered in Wednesday night’s loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-104, in the play-in tournament according to Shama Charania of The Athletic. This is no doubt a huge blow for the Heat as they were trying to recreate the magic from last season and go back to the NBA Finals led by Butler who was dynamite in the playoffs.
The expectation is Miami's Jimmy Butler will be out multiple weeks, sources said. Butler remarkably played the final three quarters vs. 76ers last night with what is now feared to be an MCL injury. https://t.co/dEDMAuuXuN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 18, 2024
He sustained the injury towards the end of the first quarter where he landed awkwardly on 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. after a shot attempt in the paint where he drew a foul. To stay in the game, Butler shot the two free throws needed and played a total of 40 minutes for Miami despite being noticeably limited and hindered by the injury, finishing with 19 points.
After losing to the 76ers, the Heat have one more chance to be inserted in the playoffs as they host the Chicago Bulls Friday night for the opportunity to be the eighth seed and face the Boston Celtics. However, they could be without their best player in Butler and another key player in Terry Rozier who has missed the last five games.
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