Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Heat star Jimmy Butler sustained a right ankle injury and exited Miami's Wednesday game against the host Los Angeles Lakers.
| Player of the Game | |
|
EFF
29
|
| Russell Westbrook | |
| Points | 25 |
| Accuracy | 10-22 |
| Rebounds | 12 |
| Assists | 14 |
Butler scored seven points in the first quarter and didn't play in the second. The Heat announced the injury at halftime and said Butler was out for the game.
Butler had scored 20 or more points in six consecutive games prior to Wednesday. On the season, he was averaging a team-high 25.3 points in addition to six rebounds and 5.5 assists.
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