Jimmy Butler turns ankle, then leaves Heat-Thunder game with illness

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) goes up to shoot as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) goes up to shoot as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)


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MIAMI — Jimmy Butler appeared to turn his left ankle and left Miami's game against Oklahoma City in the first quarter. Butler was ruled out before the start of the second quarter because of illness, the team said. There was no immediate word on the condition of the ankle. Butler left with 4:41 left in the first quarter. He was scoreless and finished with two assists.

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