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Miami Heat’s playoff aspirations take a hit as star guard Jimmy Butler is sidelined with a significant knee injury. Reports confirm Butler’s absence for several weeks after suffering a right MCL injury during the intense SoFi Play-In Tournament matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Despite battling through discomfort, Butler’s performance was affected, leaving a void in the Heat’s lineup. This setback places added pressure on teammates like Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro to elevate their game in Butler’s absence.
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With a critical matchup against the Chicago Bulls looming, Miami faces a tough challenge in securing their playoff berth without their influential playmaker.
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