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Jimmy Butler misses Suns-Heat showdown due to sinus congestion

The Miami All-Star has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Jimmy Butler is averaging 21.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists over 46 games with Miami this season.

Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler missed his 21st game of the season Wednesday night due to illness. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Butler had sinus congestion.

In a matchup of the NBA’s conference leaders, the Phoenix Suns beat the Heat 111-90 and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Miami had won four straight games and leads the Eastern Conference by two games over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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