Jimmy Butler Returns With A Big Line
2 years agoMiami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returned from a one-game absence with a game-high 29 points in Friday's 110-105 win over Orlando, adding six rebounds, six assists and two steals. He missed both of his attempts from deep but shot a solid 10-for-17 overall from the field with a 9-for-12 record at the line. Butler was a late scratch Tuesday against Boston with lower back tightness, but he had no problems carrying his team here, so it looks like he has shaken off the issue completely. A very favorable matchup against the Hornets is now coming up for Butler and the Heat. He has averaged 27.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists against them this season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN