Butler played the final three quarters after hurting his knee late in the first of Wednesday's Play-In loss vs. Philly
A rematch of the last two Eastern Conference finals awaits in Round 1 this year.
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though
Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there's no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL. The Miami Heat forward spoke to TNT during a first-quarter stoppage of his team's Eastern Conference first-round game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, as he watched from the team's bench area. Butler got hurt in the play-in round against Philadelphia and has missed all four Heat games since. "I don't know about a timeline, but we've been working," Butler said...
The Miami star did not play in Game 2 since he is sidelined with an injury, but he still supported his squad from afar -- and trolled their opposition.
No Jimmy, no Zion, but still plenty at stake. Here's a guide to get you through the games that will determine the last two NBA playoff spots.
Having beaten the Bulls to reach the NBA playoffs, the Heat now have to
Heat star Jimmy Butler took to Instagram with a post trolling the Celtics after Miami took Game 2 in Boston.
Jimmy Butler may not have been on the court for Game 2, but he made his presence felt before the game.
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had a message for Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Philadelphia 76ers following their matchup in Wednesday's Eastern Conference play-in
Butler is currently sidelined, but has plenty of time for playoff memes
Jimmy Butler has not played in the Miami Heat's first-round playoff series against the top-seeded Celtics, yet he is tired of seeing all the praise being given to Boston after Miami won Game 2.