The first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament could not have gone worse for the Miami Heat. Not only did they lose to the Philadelphia 76ers 105-104, but their star player, Jimmy Butler, appeared to get injured late in the game.
Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler faces a challenging recovery period after sustaining a right MCL injury during Wednesday’s NBA play-in tournament defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Two teams are on perilous ground as they get set to host play-in games on Friday night to determine the final playoff spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences.
Jimmy Butler suffered a knee injury during the Miami Heat’s 105-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, and it does not sound like he is expected to be back on the floor anytime soon.
The Miami Heat’s formidable culture status isn’t going anywhere despite any potential early playoff failure. Culture—the word every NBA fan knows is directly associated with the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia 76ers broke the hearts of Miami Heat fans Wednesday night as they scored a thrilling 105-104 home win to send Tyler Herro and company to a do-or-die scenario in the Play-in Tournament.
The Miami Heat never backs down from a challenge. Every team will say that, too, but Erik Spoelstra and his squad are among those most fans would associate such a mentality the most.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are approaching, and the USA basketball team has unveiled its official roster. Bam Adebayo was the first player to receive his national team jersey.
Miami guard Jimmy Butler hurt his right knee on Wednesday in the Heat's defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving his availability for the Friday play-in finale against the Chicago Bulls in doubt.
Here's what Jimmy Butler's knee injury means for the Miami Heat's NBA playoff odds.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is under medical evaluation for a suspected MCL injury to his right knee following a painful incident in Wednesday night’s NBA play-in tournament against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Heat jettisoned Kyle Lowry to add Terry Rozier at the trade deadline. Wednesday night, he helped send his new team to the playoffs at his old team's expense.
The Miami Heat have been one of the most injury-ravaged teams in the association throughout the 2023-24 season; in the 7/8 play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Heat were without Terry Rozier, leaving Miami one shot-creator short in what ended up being a 105-104 loss for the reigning Eastern Conference champion.
The Miami Heat lost 105-104 to the Philadelphia 76ers in an air-tight Eastern Conference NBA Play-In Tournament matchup Wednesday. As a result, they lost a secure seventh seed spot in the NBA Playoffs and will face the winner of the Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls 9-10 seed game for a chance at the eighth seed.
The Heat fell a point short in their play-in game against the 76ers. They may be a player short in their next play-in on Friday.
As the Miami Heat prepare to compete in the play-in tournament Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, they will once again be without star guard Terry Rozier.
The Miami Heat will try to play themselves out of the play-in round and into the playoffs as they face Joel Embiid and the 76ers tonight. Lately, we’ve heard much of “trusting in the history” of the Golden State Warriors as the reason to believe they could make the playoffs.
The USA men’s basketball team has been announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics as it contains Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, who has previously won a gold medal in 2021, as one of the 12 players who will represent the country.
Action Network shares NBA Play-In best bets on Wednesday, including expert spread picks, player props and odds for April 17.
As confirmed by the team on Tuesday, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will not participate in the upcoming NBA play-in tournament matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Chris Baker of the Action Network has NBA play-in tournament odds and a Heat vs. 76ers pick and prediction for Wednesday, April 17.
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