Miami's Jimmy Butler (ankle) remains out on Monday
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will not play in Monday's contest against the Houston Rockets.
What It Means:
Butler will miss his second straight game with a right ankle sprain. Expect Kendrick Nunn to play a lead offensive role against a Houston unit ranked 26th in points allowed per game this season.
Nunn's current projection includes 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.
Source:
Ira Winderman
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