Jimmy Butler Suffers Ankle Injury in Miami Heat’s Game 1 Win vs New York Knicks

• Jimmy Butler injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of Game 1 vs the Knicks
• Injuries have ravaged the Miami Heat throughout this year’s NBA Playoffs
• Victor Oladipo and Tyler Herro suffered injuries in the series against the Bucks

The Miami Heat stunned the New York Knicks in Game 1 to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the main talking point after Sunday’s game.

Jimmy Butler suffered an ankle injury in the series opener, dealing a massive blow to the Heat.

Butler picked up his injury late in the fourth quarter when Josh Hart fell on his ankle as he was driving to the basket.

Butler inspires Heat to victory

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The Heat veteran stayed down on the floor for a moment as he dealt with the pain. He opted to tough it out, with the visibly limping Butler going to the line to shoot his two free throws, per Sporting News.

He played through the pain in the closing minutes as the Heat tried to hold on to the win. His efforts were rewarded as the Heat pulled off a 108-101 victory.

When asked after the game how his ankle felt, Butler said, 'like a rolled ankle'.

Injury bug strikes Heat again 

The Heat can ill afford to lose Butler in this series as they are already missing the services of two of their key players.

Tyler Herro injured his right hand while diving for a loose ball during the second quarter of Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Herro broke two fingers on his shooting hand during that play. He underwent surgery for his broken right hand and will be sidelined for at least six weeks.

Tyler Herro ruled out of Bucks vs Heat series with broken hand; Giannis Antetokounmpo injures back in Game 1

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Victor Oladipo added to the Heat’s injury woes in Game 3 of the series against the Bucks, suffering a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.

Oladipo picked up the injury while driving to the basket late in the fourth quarter, forcing him to miss the remainder of the playoffs.

Nuggets edge past Suns

Sports Brief recently reported on the Nuggets’ win over the Suns in Game 1.

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic led Denver to a comfortable 125-107 victory.

The duo combined for 58 points for the Nuggets in the playoff series opener.