Is Jimmy Butler Playing Today? Miami Heat Release Injury Report Ahead of Game 1 of Eastern Conference Semifinals

The second round of the NBA playoffs is here and it looks as though one thing is sure, the clash between Miami and New York will be highly watched. After much less fanfare during the regular season, it looks as though both cities will enjoy a long battle in the postseason. A big question remains, will Jimmy Butler play tonight?

The Miami Heat, have defied all odds and have upset the best team in the league. Now they look to take on the tough and battle-tested New York Knicks.

Rebounding will be the key for the series and so will scoring. With Butler in scorching hot form, is there any chance he drops out of the lineup today?

Is Jimmy Butler Playing Tonight vs the New York Knicks? Miami Heat Release injury report ahead of Game 1 showdown. 

Jimmy Butler is expected to feature in today’s game vs the New York Knicks. He is not on the Injury Report and he even came to practice hours before and get in a late-night workout.

For Miami, Victor Oladipo and Tyler Herro are listed as out. Both suffered injuries in the last series and will not partake further. Bam Adebayo is listed as probable.