Jimmy Butler is back

After missing Game 2 with a sprained right ankle, the Miami Heat star started again for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Saturday.

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The winner of the series meets either the Atlanta Hawks or the Boston Celtics in the second round. All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner