Heat star Jimmy Butler ruled out for Game 5 vs. Hawks with right knee issue

Hawks still no match for Miami even as Heat star Jimmy Butler sits out

MIAMI – All teams need good luck to win in the playoffs. The Hawks caught their break when Miami’s best player, Jimmy Butler, sat out Game 5 on Tuesday. Miami’s misfortune was an opportunity for the Hawks to win at FTX Arena and stay alive in the Eastern Conference playoff series.

Miami Heat rule out Jimmy Butler for Game 5 against Atlanta Hawks with right knee inflammation - Miami Standard

MIAMI, Fla. — Heat star Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Game 5 of Miami’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks because of right knee inflammation, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon about three hours before tipoff. Butler had been dominant in the series thus far, averaging 30.5 points on 54.3% shooting (43.8% from 3), 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and […]

Jimmy Butler injury update: Heat star to miss Game 5 vs. Hawks with knee inflammation

Jimmy Butler is dealing with right knee inflammation and will not be available for Game 5 vs. the Hawks.

Jimmy Butler injury update: Heat star out for Tuesday's Game 5 vs. Hawks with knee inflammation

Miami announced he will be out of the lineup, as will Kyle Lowry

Heat's Butler (knee inflammation) out for Game 5

The Heat will look to close out their first-round series against the Hawks without Jimmy Butler, who was ruled out for Game 5 with right knee inflammation.

Heat star Jimmy Butler ruled out for Game 5 vs. Hawks with right knee issue

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night because of right knee inflammation, the team announced.