Jimmy Butler is planning to play in Saturday’s Game 3 against the Knicks and it sounds like the Heat star has a good chance to suit up.
Butler missed Game 2 with the ankle injury he suffered in the Heat’s Game 1 win.
Erik Spoelstra on if Jimmy Butler will play Saturday. Didn't say anything about Butler's participation in practice.
"He's working… we'll just see." pic.twitter.com/zgHSeWuXN0
— Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) May 5, 2023
Jimmy Butler is questionable for Game 3. I believe we are officially in “barring a setback…” mode.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) May 5, 2023
Latest on Jalen Brunson
Brunson played through Tuesday’s Game 2 win, though he’s popping up on the injury report again with right ankle soreness after missing practice on Thursday.
Thibs says Jalen Brunson didn’t do much at practice today. He is day to day.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) May 4, 2023
With Game 3 on Saturday, the point guard sitting out may be more of a precautionary measure than a sign of trouble regarding his status.