Butler suffered the injury early in Miami's loss to the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 8, where he only played seven minutes, scoring two points, recording two assists, and collecting one rebound. So far this season, Butler has averaged 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while shooting 47.8 percent from the field.

The Miami Heat play at the Indiana Pacers Friday night. They are expected to welcome back Nikola Jovic back from injury

The waiting game continues for the Miami Heat when it comes to the sprained right ankle of forward Jimmy Butler, who remains out.

But the Heat’s margin for error continues to be even smaller than usual, with star Jimmy Butler set to miss his third straight game on Friday because of a sprained right ankle. Butler, who remains with the Heat in Indianapolis, sprained his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Nuggets in Denver.

Miami Heat All-Star guard Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Pacers with an ankle sprain. Obi Toppin is off the injury report.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will not play Friday against the Indiana Pacers. It is the third straight game he has missed due to an ankle sprain. There remains no timetable on his return. INJURY REPORT HEAT Jimmy Butler: Out - ankle Josh Christopher: Out - G League Keshad Johnson: Out - G League Here's the game preview: Game time: 7 pm.