The Heat announced star Jimmy Butler will not return to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals due to right knee inflammation.
Butler, 32, did not re-take the floor following halftime after logging 20 minutes in the first half against the Celtics. The six-time All-Star recorded eight points, three rebounds and two assists to help as Miami blitzed Boston early en route to 62–47 lead at the break.
While Butler’s status for Game 4 is unknown at this time, his absence creates a sizable void on both ends of the floor for the No.