Jimmy Butler has solidified himself as one of the best players in the NBA, and his latest heroics included a buzzer-beating jumper to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 101-99 Wednesday night.
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With the game tied at 99, Butler hit the game-winner on a step back jumper from the top of the key, and he finished with a season high 40 points on the night. Butler also had 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls improved to 16-16 on the season.
Butler is averaging 24.5 points per game so far this year, and that would be a career high if it holds up for the rest of the season. He is also averaging a career high 6.6 rebounds per game.
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