Jimmy Butler was the most important figure in the Miami Heat’s 2023 NBA Finals appearance last season, and his team will face the Orlando Magic on January 21st at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Miami Heat currently sit in 6th place in the NBA Eastern Conference with a record of 24 wins and 18 losses.
They have a two-game lead over their next opponent and are looking to overcome a tough pair of losses to the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks.
The final game against the Hawks ended in a loss, 108-109.
Jimmy Butler Injury Update Jimmy Butler was not listed on the Heat’s latest injury report but is expected to play barring any setbacks.
However, Tyler Herro is considered a likely candidate and will need to be cleared by a team doctor before the game.
Jrue Smith and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.
have both been ruled out and will not play against the Orlando Magic.
The rest of the team, including Jimmy Butler, has been cleared to play.
What happened to Jimmy Butler?
Jimmy Butler suffered a foot injury on December 31st and missed seven consecutive games for the Miami Heat.
He returned on January 15 against the Brooklyn Nets and played in three consecutive games until his next matchup against the Orlando Magic.
The six-time NBA All-Star missed a total of 15 games this season due to calf, knee and ankle injuries.
In the Heat’s last game against the Atlanta Hawks, Butler had 25 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.
He also made an accurate 8-of-10 from the field.
Butler played in 27 of the Miami Heat’s first 34 games this season.
He averaged 21.
3 points, 5.
0 rebounds, 4.
5 assists, and 1.
1 steals per game while shooting 48 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range.
He reached his 36 points twice.
First he’s on Nov.
16 against the Brooklyn Nets, then he’s on Nov.
30 against the Indiana Pacers.
How can I watch Heat vs.
Magic?
The game between the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat will be held on Sunday, January 7th at 6pm at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
and.
The official broadcast partners for this game are Bally Sports Florida and Bally Sports Sun.
An NBA League Pass subscription is the most popular choice for those who want to watch online live streams.
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