Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler was ruled out from Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series vs the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran swingman suffered a right knee inflammation, according to Miami’s injury report.
The Heat lead Atlanta 3-1 in the series and they need one more win to secure their place in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Butler has been the leading scorer of the Miami Heat in the first-round series.
He has averaged 30.5 points (on 54.3 FG%), 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.8 steals over the first four games of the series. He put up a playoff career-high 45 points in Game 2 of the series.
In addition to Butler, the Heat will be without Kyle Lowry in Game 5. The veteran guard will be sidelined for his third straight game due to a hamstring injury.
With its two superstars out, Miami will see Tyler Herro taking more responsibility in the offensive end, while the same can be said for Bam Adebayo and sharpshooter Duncan Robinson.
UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (right knee inflammation) has been ruled out of tonight's game. Gabe Vincent (toe) is available. https://t.co/9ihTQh84GM — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 26, 2022
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