NEWS UPDATED: The Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will not be available for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will not play tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.

VITALS: This season’s second and final meeting between the Heat and Lakers. Miami won 108-107 on November 6 earlier in the season, and with this victory, they will sweep the series for the second time in the previous four years. The teams split the series the previous year, with each team winning on its home court. The Heat have an overall record of 32-39 against the Lakers in regular season play, with a 22-14 home record and a 10-25 road record.

Regarding his return to the Los Angeles scene, Heat forward Jaime Jaquez said, “I definitely felt and heard the love from the people in the crowd.” For me, it was like playing at home.

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Shandel Richardson covers the Miami Heat for Sports Illustrated on Fan Nation’s Inside The Heat channel. Since 2010, he has covered the NBA.