Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo debated if Jimmy Butler could have fought to play in the game. (1:45)
Jimmy is confident he will be ready for the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
After Saturday's practice, Butler said it was all right. Get out there and ride. It will be ready to hold up come Monday, but the time off has been great for me and many other guys that are nicked up. Everyone is ready to compete.
After Saturday's practice, he looked good taking jumpers and moving around the floor after sitting out Game 5. The group of players, which included the likes of Kyle and Jimmy, were able to do more than they did on Friday, according to the coach.
As the Heat prepare for the 76ers series, he acknowledged that he feels bad for his former teammate. The center suffered a concussion and a broken orbital in the 76ers series-clinching win over the Raptors. His availability is unknown for this series.
I feel bad for my teammate. I think I speak for everyone on the team, we want Jo to play. We want to prove to them that we can hang with them and beat them. It is a mistake. I hope he gets back soon.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have a different look without the services of Embiid, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
I was told that they are a better team defensively when he is on the floor. I would guess that as well. The way he draws teams. I think it is quint-teams with all five guys guarding him.
He makes the right plays as well, but he has been doing this for a long time in this league. He would get my vote. They beat us once without him.
The NBA playoffs run through June, when the league will crown a champion for its 75th season.
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