Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Available Tonight Against Brooklyn Nets

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will be back in the lineup tonight against the Brooklyn Nets.

Butler was sidelined with a toe injury the past several weeks.

Here's the injury report:

The Miami Heat (23-16) are aspiring to extend their winning streak in Monday's contest against Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets (16-22).

Miami has won their last two games by holding their opponents to less than 100 points. Meanwhile, the Nets have lost seven of their last eight matchups, with the latest coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

Here's the injury report:

HEAT

Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out - Groin

Kevin Love: Out - Knee

Kyle Lowry: Doubtful - Hand

Jimmy Butler: Questionable - Toe

NETS

Noah Clowney: Out - G League - On Assignment

Keon Johnson: Out - G League - Two-Way

Day'Ron Sharpe: Out - Left Knee Hyperextension

Ben Simmons: Out - Left Lower Back Nerve Impingement

Dariq Whitehead: Out - G League - On Assignment

Jalen Wilson: Out - G League - Two-Way

Jaquez will miss the first game of his rookie season, as the 22-year-old appeared in the team's 39 contests. His absence could have less impact on their success if Butler is able to return to the lineup. Butler could see the floor after missing their last seven matchups.

With Love sidelined, Miami must look elsewhere for a spark off the bench. He has provided efficient scoring in the rotation, averaging 10.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting.

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