Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler will be sidelined for the remainder of the series against the Boston Celtics due to an MCL injury, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania.
Butler sustained the injury during the first play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers, but managed to play three quarters despite the severity of the sprain.
Charania’s update on FanDuelTV’s Run It Back revealed the extent of Butler’s injury, indicating a prolonged absence of at least one month for rehabilitation.
The Heat managed to clinch the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs without Butler in their do-or-die play-in game against the Chicago Bulls.
Miami faced a challenging Game 1 against the Celtics, ultimately falling short in the absence of their star player.
Butler’s absence leaves a significant void in the Heat’s lineup, as they aim to navigate through a tough series against the top-seeded Celtics.
