Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler suffered an MCL injury, casting uncertainty over the team's postseason prospects. Butler is set to undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the injury, which has already impacted the team's performance, as evidenced in their recent inability to perform without him. This injury raises concerns just as the Heat face a crucial elimination game. The situation has notably exposed the weaknesses in Miami Heat's offense, and reports suggest that Butler could miss several weeks, significantly affecting the team's championship aspirations. Butler expressed concern, stating, "I hope that I wake up tomorrow and can still stick-and-move. Right now, I can't say that's the case."
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Jimmy Butler’s knee injury exposes Miami Heat’s lackluster offense ⤵️ https://t.co/roIwmCCTHd
NEW: Yes, the Heat faces an elimination game tomorrow. But the concern today is about Jimmy Butler's knee. Butler will undergo an MRI today https://t.co/Ss68NQLxow Butler: “I hope that I wake up tomorrow and can still stick-and-move. Right now, I can’t say that’s the case.”
Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler goes down and the Miami Heat can't hold up without him https://t.co/ZjXF51B6Og
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