Butler took a hit while leaking out for a layup in transition and collided with Philadelphia's Kelly Oubre Jr.
star is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering what’s feared to be an MCL injury in Wednesday’s Play-In Tournament loss against the , league sources said. A multiple-week absence would take Butler out of Miami’s lineup for Friday’s Play-In elimination game against the .
“Honestly, I thought the adrenaline would kick back in, and I’d be able to move,” Butler said. “That just wasn’t the case. I wasn’t able to do anything on either side of the ball. And I think I hurt us more than I helped us.” What is clear is that Butler’s diminishment is something the Heat offense cannot shoulder. Both Butler and shooting guard led the team in points per game during the regular season and assists .
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