The Miami Heat took Game 1 of their series against the New York Knicks on the road Sunday, but Jimmy Butler's rolled ankle puts them in a 'waiting game' to see if he can play Game 2.
’s 98 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks led the Heat to a shocking upset over the NBA’s best team in the regular season.
Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat celebrates during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks on April 30, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Butler also had 11 rebounds to lead the Heat in that category and come away with a double-double. He tallied four assists and two steals as well.
Gabe Vincent was a crucial piece on the offensive end for the Heat, hitting five of his 12 three-point attempts with 20 points. Kyle Lowry also took over down the stretch with Butler hurt, using his veteran point guard prowess to eat clock and dictate what the Heat wanted to do to close out the game.
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