Jimmy Butler is a monster on the offensive side of the ball, and he showed that tonight. Jimmy was going off in the Chicago Bulls overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jimmy scored 53 points on the night going 15-30 including 21 made free throws on 25 attempts.
The Bulls were down 50-27 at one point in the second quarter, but Jimmy took the team, put them on his back, and brought them all the way back to tie the game by the end of regulation.
In addition to Jimmy’s 53 points, he also grabbed 10 rebounds, assisted on 6 baskets, and he was doing work defensively as he stole the ball three times. Jimmy played an outstanding game tonight, and he showed the league just how good he can be just in time to receive more all star votes to make the team hopefully as a starter.
According to Sportscenter, Jimmy is the first Bulls player to score 50 points, grab 5 rebounds, and have 5 assists in a game since Michael Jordan in 1993.
Jimmy Butler has the first 50 Pt, 5 Reb and 5 Ast game for Chicago since Michael Jordan in March 1993. pic.twitter.com/mHd602bMAs
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 15, 2016
Jimmy was making plays all night tonight, and he put together one of the best games this season. He put the team on his back and played the best game of his career. He broke his career high scoring record of 48 points, and did something that no one has since Michael Jordan. Jimmy has put up big numbers all season, including 40 points in a half against the Raptors on January 3rd. After this performance, what is next for the Bulls young star to do?
