After a four-game absence due to a sprained ankle, Heat star Jimmy Butler played his best game of the fall in his return to action Monday, recording season highs in points (30) and rebounds (10 ) helping Miami outscore Philadelphia by 29 points in its 34 minutes of action. However, Butler may not have the opportunity to build on this momentum: The team will resume its schedule Sunday against Dallas after a five-day break. The veteran is doubtful for the Mavericks due to illness, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes.
While Butler’s status is uncertain, there is good news in the Heat’s injury report, according to Chiang, which says Terry Rozier (right foot soreness) and Jaime Jaquez (right ankle sprain) are both expected to play Sunday. Rozier is listed as probable, while Jaquez is considered available. Josh Richardson, who missed Thursday’s practice with heel soreness, is also not on the injury report and is expected to be OK.
