Heat's Jimmy Butler (calf), Kevin Love (illness) out vs. Magic

Field Level Media|published: Wed 20th December, 13:57 2023

Feb 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) talks with forward Kevin Love (42) during a break in action in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. credits: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat forwards Jimmy Butler and Kevin Love have been ruled out for Wednesday's road game against the Orlando Magic.

Butler is nursing a left calf strain sustained during Miami's 112-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, while Love is dealing with a stomach illness.

Butler, 34, is averaging 21.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 23 games (all starts) this season.

Love, 35, is contributing 9.6 points, 6.9 boards and 2.5 assists in 21 games (five starts).

—Field Level Media

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