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Jimmy Butler played 53 minutes in Tuesday's overtime loss, but hit just 2-of-9 shots for six points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal.
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Jimmy Butler scores 6 in 53 minutes of loss - Jimmy Butler (G/F) Chicago Bulls
Jimmy Butler played 53 minutes in Tuesday's overtime loss, but hit just 2-of-9 shots for six points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago Apr 20, 2014
Bulls' chief flaw reappears in Game 1 loss
CHICAGO -- Jimmy Butler didn't have an answer to the question the Chicago Bulls needed to figure out most late in Sunday night's loss the Washington Wizards. The young swingman sat patiently in front of his locker trying to figure what had happened to his team's offense in the final 12 minutes of Game 1. Was it the ball movement, or lack thereof, that caused the Bulls to score just 18 points in the final frame? Was it a lack of confidence? "I don't know," Butler said.
Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Apr 20, 2014
Bulls, Wizards ready for Game 1
As far as Jimmy Butler is concerned, he's ready for some running. But his fast-paced mentality is more rooted in the defensive end than any fancy fast breaks as the Bulls and Wizards begin their first-round playoff matchup Sunday night at the United Center.
Chicago Tribune Apr 17, 2014
Bulls' Jimmy Butler ready for heavy workload in playoffs
He finishes regular season just shy of Anthony in minutes per gameWith a closing workload of 47 minutes, 55 seconds, the Bulls' Jimmy Butler — aka the new Luol Deng — finished a shade behind the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony for the NBA lead in minutes per game. Anthony averaged 38.73 and Butler 38.67.
Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Apr 17, 2014
Bulls' Jimmy Butler ready for heavy workload in playoffs
He finishes regular season just shy of Anthony in minutes per gameWith a closing workload of 47 minutes, 55 seconds, the Bulls' Jimmy Butler — aka the new Luol Deng — finished a shade behind the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony for the NBA lead in minutes per game. Anthony averaged 38.73 and Butler 38.67.
Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago Apr 11, 2014
Butler still trying to make name for himself
CHICAGO -- Jimmy Butler's mindset regarding his NBA career is the same one the Chicago Bulls have adopted as a whole under Tom Thibodeau. They love the role of the underdog. The Bulls thrive off the notion that people have counted them out. For Butler, it's a mantra that has defined his career. The first-round pick out of Marquette flew under the radar throughout much of his college career, but has emerged has a top-tier defender in Thibodeau's system.
Chicago Sun-Times Apr 6, 2014
Bulls’ backcourt unwilling to take back seat to anyone
Very little throws Jimmy Butler off his game these days. Playing all 48 minutes? No problem. Locking up against LeBron James in crunch time? Another day on the job. But taking a compliment from teammate Kirk Hinrich? That’s when Butler starts to flinch. ‘‘Kirk didn’t mean that,’’ Butler said, smiling and shaking his head. ‘‘Kirk doesn’t ever give me any compliments, so no way he meant that.’’ He did. ‘‘I don’t care if our backcourt goes...
Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Apr 3, 2014
Jimmy Butler puts in the time for the Bulls
Swingman relishes heavy workload as he assumes iron man role of departed Luol Deng for coach Tom ThibodeauWhen Luol Deng landed in the hospital after serious spinal tap complications during last season's playoffs, Jimmy Butler logged 160 minutes, 41 seconds over parts of five games and all of three before exiting.
Chicago Tribune Apr 3, 2014
Jimmy Butler puts in the time for the Bulls
Swingman relishes heavy workload as he assumes iron man role of departed Luol Deng for coach Tom ThibodeauWhen Luol Deng landed in the hospital after serious spinal tap complications during last season's playoffs, Jimmy Butler logged 160 minutes, 41 seconds over parts of five games and all of three before exiting.
Chicago Sun-Times Mar 29, 2014
Emotion, energy keys to Bulls’ last 10 games
Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler is only in his third NBA season, but he’s well aware of what time of the year it is. With 10 regular-season games left and a playoff seed to grab, it’s time for the Bulls to flip the switch. ‘‘We are a team that’s built on emotion,’’ Butler said. ‘‘It’s huge for us. We do a lot of different things, but emotion goes into a lot of that. I feel like we’re a team that whenever we get riled up, get to that level, the game...
Chicago Tribune Mar 24, 2014
Foul trouble limits Bulls' Jimmy Butler in matchup vs. Paul George
Pacers star complimentary about third-year pro's defenseJimmy Butler's string of playing 45 minutes or more ended at four games, but not by choice. Early foul trouble dropped Butler to 32 minutes and robbed him of his full commitment in a high-profile matchup against Paul George .
Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Mar 24, 2014
Foul trouble limits Bulls' Jimmy Butler in matchup vs. Paul George
Pacers star complimentary about third-year pro's defenseJimmy Butler's string of playing 45 minutes or more ended at four games, but not by choice. Early foul trouble dropped Butler to 32 minutes and robbed him of his full commitment in a high-profile matchup against Paul George .
