Heat fans collectively held their breath Sunday afternoon when Jimmy Butler appeared to suffer a significant ankle injury and could be seen in serious pain on the hardwood in Game 1 against the Knicks. Despite the apparent pain, Butler remained in the game with a noticeable limp and Miami pulled out a 108–101 win. After the game, Butler was asked how the injury is feeling.
“Like a rolled ankle,” he responded.
When talking to media members, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra didn’t have any update on the injury, so it’s unclear what the official diagnosis is or if it will keep Butler sidelined for Game 2.
