Former Sixers in the Finals: Jimmy Butler hobbled, Heat lose to Lakers

Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler suffers an ankle injury as the Miami Heat fell to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Philadelphia 76ers are obviously not in the playoffs anymore, but there are a few former Sixers who are still playing right now in the NBA Finals.

Jimmy Butler is the one who has the most eyes on him after a dramatic exit from the Sixers to join the Miami Heat. People were confused as to why he would leave a talented team like Philadelphia for a team like the Heat that just missed the playoffs, but he has them in the NBA Finals taking on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Unfortunately for Butler, he suffered an ankle injury toward the end of the first half and it clearly bothered him throughout the night. He was not the same player and injuries then caught up to Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo as well as the Heat fell to the Lakers in Game 1 by a score of 116-98.

Butler did finish with 23 points and five assists, but if he cannot recover from this little setback and the injuries to Dragic and Adebayo are severe, then the Heat might be cooked. The Lakers are a terrific defensive team and their shooting was equally as excellent in Game 1. [lawrence-related id=38023,38016,38008]