Butler out, Lowry in for Heat against Raptors

Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat‘s top scorer this season, will not play on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors because of neck soreness.

The six-time NBA all-star is averaging 22.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists this season.

Meanwhile, former Raptors star Kyle Lowry is expected to play for Miami as he continues to battle a knee injury.

Lowry told reporters earlier he is on a minutes restriction and is not eligible to play back-to-back games.

The Heat (40-35) are tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the sixth and final direct playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Teams that finish seventh through 10th will be in the play-in tournament.

The Raptors (37-38) are tied for eighth.

Gary Trent Jr. (right elbow stiffness) is out for Toronto.

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