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Jimmy Butler out for Heat vs. Celtics Because of Ankle Injury

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics due to an ankle injury.

Butler played 52 minutes in a triple overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday before being listed as questionable for the upcoming with a right ankle sprain. He had also been limited by a toe injury in recent days.

The five-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA player has been impressive when healthy, averaging 22.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

The 32-year-old is in his 11th NBA season and third in Miami.