Jimmy Butler played three quarters with 'severe MCL sprain'
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Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Not sure that I anticipated how strange this series would look without Jimmy Butler on the court. – 1:13 PM
Not sure that I anticipated how strange this series would look without Jimmy Butler on the court. – 1:13 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Heat at Celtics – TD Garden – April 21, 2024 – Game 1 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Miami –Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
OUT – Boston: Kornet Miami: Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson pic.twitter.com/d7jP5wXoiv – 12:37 PM
Heat at Celtics – TD Garden – April 21, 2024 – Game 1 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Miami –Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
OUT – Boston: Kornet Miami: Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson pic.twitter.com/d7jP5wXoiv – 12:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
As they did in Friday’s play-in win in the absences of Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Heat opening vs. Celtics today with lineup of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyler Herro and Caleb Martin. – 12:32 PM
As they did in Friday’s play-in win in the absences of Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Heat opening vs. Celtics today with lineup of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyler Herro and Caleb Martin. – 12:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Heat again going with the starting lineup of Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo today vs. Celtics. – 12:31 PM
Without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Heat again going with the starting lineup of Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo today vs. Celtics. – 12:31 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
2023-24 MIAMI HEAT
Points per Possession
Offense/Defense
With Jimmy Butler 1.160/1.105
Without Jimmy Butler 1.087/1.107
Short version, Miami remained elite defensively without him, but the Heat offense plummeted from average to bottom of the league. – 3:26 PM
2023-24 MIAMI HEAT
Points per Possession
Offense/Defense
With Jimmy Butler 1.160/1.105
Without Jimmy Butler 1.087/1.107
Short version, Miami remained elite defensively without him, but the Heat offense plummeted from average to bottom of the league. – 3:26 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat injury-report update for Sunday at Boston:
Jimmy Butler (knee) out.
Terry Rozier (neck) out.
Josh Richardson (shoulder) out.
Duncan Robinson (back) questionable.
Kevin Love (ankle) available.
Rozier traveling; Butler not. – 1:32 PM
Heat injury-report update for Sunday at Boston:
Jimmy Butler (knee) out.
Terry Rozier (neck) out.
Josh Richardson (shoulder) out.
Duncan Robinson (back) questionable.
Kevin Love (ankle) available.
Rozier traveling; Butler not. – 1:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson out for the Heat for Game 1 in Boston tomorrow, as expected.
Duncan Robinson listed as questionable with his back injury. – 1:21 PM
Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson out for the Heat for Game 1 in Boston tomorrow, as expected.
Duncan Robinson listed as questionable with his back injury. – 1:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Terry Rozier expected to miss at least first two games against Celtics. sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/hea… And, yes, even with Jimmy Butler also out, teammates insist they have enough. – 1:09 PM
Heat’s Terry Rozier expected to miss at least first two games against Celtics. sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/hea… And, yes, even with Jimmy Butler also out, teammates insist they have enough. – 1:09 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Terry Rozier expected to miss at least first two games against Celtics sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/hea… Heat also without Jimmy Butler for entire series. – 11:36 AM
Heat’s Terry Rozier expected to miss at least first two games against Celtics sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/hea… Heat also without Jimmy Butler for entire series. – 11:36 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat is headed to the playoffs. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Jimmy Butler-less Heat’s playoff-clinching win miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Players throughout the rotation stepped up in their absence and the defense was again excellent to keep Miami’s season alive – 9:53 AM
The Heat is headed to the playoffs. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Jimmy Butler-less Heat’s playoff-clinching win miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Players throughout the rotation stepped up in their absence and the defense was again excellent to keep Miami’s season alive – 9:53 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Shaq picked the Heat to beat Boston. Then he learned Jimmy Butler was hurt. He did not continue with his pick at that point. But it was bold for about four seconds. – 12:31 AM
Shaq picked the Heat to beat Boston. Then he learned Jimmy Butler was hurt. He did not continue with his pick at that point. But it was bold for about four seconds. – 12:31 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Now that the play-in is over, here’s are the stats the live in no man’s land – with the NBA not tallying them towards players’ career playoff stats:
– Tyler Herro’s 24p 10r 9a in a W w/o Jimmy Butler
– Rookie Jaime Jaquez’s 21p 6r 6a to clinch No. 8 (thread) – 12:17 AM
Now that the play-in is over, here’s are the stats the live in no man’s land – with the NBA not tallying them towards players’ career playoff stats:
– Tyler Herro’s 24p 10r 9a in a W w/o Jimmy Butler
– Rookie Jaime Jaquez’s 21p 6r 6a to clinch No. 8 (thread) – 12:17 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heat were 13-9 this season without Jimmy Butler
Pelicans were 7-5 this season without Zion Williamson
Both teams played like they’ve been in this spot before – 11:52 PM
Heat were 13-9 this season without Jimmy Butler
Pelicans were 7-5 this season without Zion Williamson
Both teams played like they’ve been in this spot before – 11:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: The Heat is headed to the playoffs. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Jimmy Butler-less Heat’s playoff-clinching win over the Bulls miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, a look at the challenge ahead – 11:11 PM
NEW: The Heat is headed to the playoffs. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Jimmy Butler-less Heat’s playoff-clinching win over the Bulls miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, a look at the challenge ahead – 11:11 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jimmy Butler has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever – 9:25 PM
Jimmy Butler has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever – 9:25 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls have 12 minutes to right the wrong from last year when they had to fly home knowing they were three minutes away from beating Jimmy Butler and the Heat. – 8:56 PM
Bulls have 12 minutes to right the wrong from last year when they had to fly home knowing they were three minutes away from beating Jimmy Butler and the Heat. – 8:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jaime Jaquez Jr. on triple-double watch… he really is Jimmy Butler’s godchild – 8:18 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. on triple-double watch… he really is Jimmy Butler’s godchild – 8:18 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, the Heat opening with a liineup of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 6:35 PM
With Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, the Heat opening with a liineup of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 6:35 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. starting in place of Jimmy Butler tonight vs. Bulls. Heat going with starting lineup of Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Jaquez, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo. – 6:31 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. starting in place of Jimmy Butler tonight vs. Bulls. Heat going with starting lineup of Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Jaquez, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo. – 6:31 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler being out: pic.twitter.com/meiVGh6fvH – 5:22 PM
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler being out: pic.twitter.com/meiVGh6fvH – 5:22 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra on missing Jimmy Butler: “I really feel for him. I feel for Terry. They’re competitors at their hearts and their soul.” – 5:22 PM
Erik Spoelstra on missing Jimmy Butler: “I really feel for him. I feel for Terry. They’re competitors at their hearts and their soul.” – 5:22 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Robinson has averaged just under 15 ppg against the Bulls this season. Won’t matter. Jimmy Butler is “Heat Culture.” – 5:16 PM
Robinson has averaged just under 15 ppg against the Bulls this season. Won’t matter. Jimmy Butler is “Heat Culture.” – 5:16 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat say Duncan Robinson (back), who had been listed as probable, is now available (he also was listed as available Wednesday in Philadelphia and did not play). Jimmy Butler (knee), Terry Rozier (neck) and Josh Richardson (shoulder) are out. – 5:14 PM
Heat say Duncan Robinson (back), who had been listed as probable, is now available (he also was listed as available Wednesday in Philadelphia and did not play). Jimmy Butler (knee), Terry Rozier (neck) and Josh Richardson (shoulder) are out. – 5:14 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Ira Winderman: Heat now with a pause to take (needed) stock of Jimmy Butler sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/ira… From earlier. – 5:09 PM
Ira Winderman: Heat now with a pause to take (needed) stock of Jimmy Butler sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/ira… From earlier. – 5:09 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After shootaround this morning, Heat players spoke about what it will be like to play tonight’s elimination game and possibly beyond without Jimmy Butler miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “We’ve had guys in and out of the lineup. So it’s kind of a regular game for us, honestly.” – 5:07 PM
After shootaround this morning, Heat players spoke about what it will be like to play tonight’s elimination game and possibly beyond without Jimmy Butler miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “We’ve had guys in and out of the lineup. So it’s kind of a regular game for us, honestly.” – 5:07 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Caleb Martin on Jimmy Butler finishing that last game with his injury:
“JB is a warrior, and that’s why he’s the head of the snake here. He leads and we follow.”
“But we got some dawgs right behind him with Tyler and Bam. Those guys are going to lead the way.” pic.twitter.com/ens1advC3q – 2:56 PM
Caleb Martin on Jimmy Butler finishing that last game with his injury:
“JB is a warrior, and that’s why he’s the head of the snake here. He leads and we follow.”
“But we got some dawgs right behind him with Tyler and Bam. Those guys are going to lead the way.” pic.twitter.com/ens1advC3q – 2:56 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“We’re going to make sure that we do everything we can to win this game”
🔊 @MiamiHeat Forward @jaquez_jr tells @TheJaxShow why tonight’s win or go home game is for Jimmy Butler #HEATCulture
Hear the full interview today at 3 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/F1mYYIkeJX – 12:58 PM
“We’re going to make sure that we do everything we can to win this game”
🔊 @MiamiHeat Forward @jaquez_jr tells @TheJaxShow why tonight’s win or go home game is for Jimmy Butler #HEATCulture
Hear the full interview today at 3 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/F1mYYIkeJX – 12:58 PM
More on this storyline
“For me, it was simple: ‘If you have any doubt, or if you’re scared, get a dog,’” Bam Adebayo said of his message to his teammates following the news of Butler’s injury. “‘Don’t show up, because it doesn’t do anything but affect the people who really believe that we can get a win.’” “We have a bunch of type-A competitors,” Spoelstra added. “I wanted them to embrace it, to enjoy it, to be grateful to have a game like that.” -via The Athletic / April 20, 2024
ClutchPoints: No Jimmy Butler, no problem as the Heat CLINCH the 8th seed in the East after a DOMINANT win over the Bulls 💪 Tyler Herro: 24 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 21 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST DeMar DeRozan: 22 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST Next up: A matchup against the Celtics pic.twitter.com/RV07OVlg1B -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 19, 2024
Tim Reynolds: Spo on Jimmy being out: “I really feel for him. I feel for Terry. They’re competitors at their hearts and their soul … and that’s just sometimes how it goes.” -via Twitter @ByTimReynolds / April 19, 2024