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Jimmy Butler vs. Hornets: Stats, Highlights and Reaction
- Updated: January 3, 2017
Jimmy Butler put together his best performance of the season as the Chicago Bulls earned a 118-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
Butler reached the 50-point mark for the second time in his career, but his scoring was only part of an incredible all-around effort that also included 12 rebounds and six assists:
According to Jeff Mangurten of WLS 890, the 27-year-old put himself in impressive company with his scoring performance:
Most points by a Bull at United Center:55* – Michael Jordan (4/27/97)53 – Michael Jordan (3/7/96)52 – JIMMY BUTLER (1/2/17)*-Playoffs
— Jeff Mangurten (@JeffGurt) January 3, 2017
Butler was dealing in the first half, scoring 20 points in what was a highly competitive 58-57 battle. The Bulls’ official Twitter account captured some of his best moments:
Jimmy Butler just dropped 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the first half alone. RT to send …
