Heat’s superstar Butler to miss a few weeks

Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler is expected to miss a few weeks with a right MCL problem sustained in yesterday’s defeat to the 76ers.

Jimmy was hurt on the final play of the 1^st quarter in Philly. Butler remained on the court but finished with 12 points on 3-for-14 shooting, as the Heat’s offense struggled in the 2^nd half after leading 12 points after the 1^st 2 quarters, as Philadelphia won dramatically 105-104 in the end.

Jimmy Butler in the comments:

“Kelly Oubre we throwing hands.”

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Miami will play against the Bulls on Friday, with the winner getting the 8^th seed in the East and 1^st-round postseason series vs. the Boston Celtics.

Miami announced that Jimmy will miss the match against Chicago today. Terry Rozier will also be sidelined as he still suffers from a strained neck.

Butler, an ex-Chicago and Philadelphia player, notched almost 21 points per game in 60 matches for Miami this campaign. Jimmy added that he remained on the court against the 76ers because he thought the “adrenaline would kick back in” and allow him to be his best self.