Hassan Whiteside's right knee is giving him trouble once again.
The Miami Heat center limped off the court after he was fouled trying to snag a rebound during Game 3 of Miami's series against Toronto. The 7-footer headed back to the Heat locker room limping on the same knee he injured earlier in the playoffs.
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The Heat later announced X-rays on the knee were negative, but Whiteside would not return to the game.
Whiteside originally hurt his right knee in Game 3 of Miami's first-round series against the Charlotte Hornets. He fell on the same leg Tuesday early in Game 1 against the Raptors when it folded underneath him.
Without Whiteside in the middle, the Heat will miss their biggest defensive post presence. The center averaged 14.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game during the regular season.