Heat's Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin out vs. Warriors

Field Level Media|published: Thu 28th December, 15:56 2023

Dec 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives the ball around Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the second half at Kaseya Center. credits: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Golden State Warriors due to a calf injury.

The Heat also announced guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) and forward Caleb Martin (ankle) will sit out Thursday's game in San Francisco, the first of a five-game road trip. Guard Josh Richardson (back) remains doubtful for the contest.

Butler, 34, averages 21.5 points and 5.2 rebounds to go along with a team-leading 4.6 assists in 23 games (all starts) this season.

Lowry, 37, contributes 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 28 games (all starts) in 2023-24.

Martin, 28, averages 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20 games (10 starts) this season.

—Field Level Media

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