Heat starting Jimmy Butler (ankle) on Friday, Caleb Martin to bench
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is starting in Friday's lineup against the Atlanta Hawks.
What It Means:
Butler will make his 23rd start after Miami's superstar was forced to miss time with an ankle ailment. In 34.2 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Butler to score 44.8 FanDuel points.
Butler's projection includes 22.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists.
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Miami Heat
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