Jimmy Butler suffers injury as Miami loses to the Sixers in Play-in game.
The Miami Heat suffered double defeats on Wednesday night, losing both their Play-in game against the Philadelphia Sixers as well as their star player, Jimmy Butler. The forward suffered a crucial right knee injury in the close 105-104 loss after being failed by the Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. at the end of the first quarter. New reports are suggesting that Butler might have damaged his MCL. He has officially been listed out of Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls and will be side-lined for an extended period, should Miami qualify for the playoffs.
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is feared to have an MCL injury in his knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The injury could sideline Butler for an indefinite period. MRI to come. pic.twitter.com/jD8n1WkkBT
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 18, 2024