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Heat's Jimmy Butler Out for NBA Playoffs Game 2 vs. Knicks with Ankle Injury

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The Miami Heat will attempt to seize a commanding 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks without their star player.

Miami ruled Jimmy Butler out because of the ankle injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Game 1. While he remained in the game, it was clear he was dealing with a lot of pain and was used more as a decoy than anything else.

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