4 years agoMiami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler was back on the court on Friday after missing Thursday's loss to Portland with an illness, scoring 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting in a losing effort against Charlotte. He netted two triples and handed out nine assists while collecting five rebounds and one steal. Butler played 38 minutes, so there didn't seem to be any lingering effects of the illness. The Heat have now dropped six in a row and will be desperate to get back on track against the Knicks on Monday. Butler has shot below 35 percent from the field against the league's top defense this season, but he's still averaged 21.5 points with 9.5 assists and nine rebounds.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBaller
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