Jimmy Butler's Final Injury Status Revealed During NBA Play-In 

Superstar forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Friday night's NBA Eastern Conference Play-In game against the Chicago Bulls, the Miami Heat confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

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Late in the game on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, Butler sprained his right MCL.

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Following his appearance, his admirers were worried because he appeared to be walking quite hobbling.

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Due to a neck injury, heat guard Terry Rozier is also out of tomorrow's game, which means the squad will be missing two important starters.

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The announcement was shared online via the Miami Heat's official social media account.

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"INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (right MCL sprain) and Terry Rozier (neck) have both been ruled out of tomorrow night’s play-in game vs the Bulls."

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Butler scored 19 points on 5/18 shooting in a 105-104 loss against the 76ers.

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The Heat-Bulls winner tomorrow will play the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs' opening round.

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