Jimmy Butler, a forward for the Miami Heat, will not play in Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.

A calf issue will force him to miss his second consecutive game.

This is the preview for the game:

Kickoff: 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Spot: Kaseya Indoor Stadium

Bally Sports Sun on TV and

Odds: Not available

Important: This is the second of four meetings between the Heat and the Hawks this year. On 11/11 of this season, Miami defeated Atlanta 117-109. The HEAT prevailed in the series last year by a score of 3-1 and have won seven of their last nine meetings with the Hawks. Over the course of 77 regular season games, the Heat have a 49-19 record at home and a 28-39 record on the road against Atlanta.

UPCOMING ENTREPRENEURS

HEAT

Lowry, G. Kyle

Herro, G. Tyler

Bam Adebayo, C’s

Juan Jaquez, F.

Martin, F. Caleb

De’Andre Hunter, Frank

Salahuddin F

Capela, C. Clint

Murray G. Dejounte

Dear G Trae Young,

DAMAGE REPORT

HEAT

Dru Smith is out with a third-degree sprain of the right Achilles.

ιnjury to Jimmy Butler’s calf.

Dropped by the G League: Nikola Jovic

Cole Swider: Walking away – Two-way

The quote

The following is Erik Spoelstra’s assessment of Tyler Herro’s performance since his ιnjury return: “His work ethic is something that you can’t discount or underestimate,” stated Erik Spoelstra, player and coach for the Heat. He began to test the limits once he could perform things on the court. In his labor, he never rests. This is not a natural talent-based phenomenon. Behind the scenes, there was a great deal of labor.