The present condition of Jimmy Butler for the Celtics-Heat game.
Jimmy Butler is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming Celtics-Heat game due to personal reasons, according to the injury report. The Miami Heat, hosting the game on Sunday, are optimistic that Butler will be able to play, as reported by Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Butler, a six-time NBA All-Star, has participated in 37 games this season, averaging 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, with impressive shooting percentages of 50.0% from the field and 44.0% from three-point range.
The Miami Heat, holding the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-24 record in 52 games, are currently on a two-game winning streak and have a 4-6 record in their last ten games. In their most recent victory against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 116-104, Butler contributed significantly with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and one block in 34 minutes of play.
After facing the Celtics, the Heat will head to Wisconsin for a matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. On the other hand, the Celtics, leading the Eastern Conference as the first seed with a 40-12 record in 52 games, are on a three-game winning streak and boast an 8-2 record in their last ten games. Following the game against the Heat, the Celtics will travel to New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday evening.
