Jimmy Butler misses Suns-Heat showdown due to sinus congestion

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.