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Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From Win Over L.A. Lakers

By James D. Tillman III

Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball past past Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball past past Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) defends a pass by Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Bulls won 118-110. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) defends a pass by Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Bulls won 118-110. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Jimmy Butler Makes Good On Pregame Prediction

Without his favorite running mate in the lineup, Jimmy Butler knew that the Bulls would need a huge game from him.

And from the outset, Butler torched the Lakers’ defense with an array of jump shots from the perimeter and around the rim as well.

When it was all said and done, Butler had finished a memorable night with 40 points on a very efficient 14-for-23 from the field.

He also posted seven rebounds, six assists and converted 12 of his 14 free-throw attempts, marking the eighth time this season in which he has had double-digit attempts from the charity stripe.

"“With Dwyane out, we’re going to play through Jimmy a lot,” Fred Hoiberg said, via CSNChicago.com. “Jimmy did an unbelievable job of getting himself to the basket, getting to the line, making plays for his teammates.” “He was tired this morning. I give him credit for doing what he had to do to get himself ready and rested,” Hoiberg said. “He told me before the game, ‘coach I’m going for 40 tonight’ and he did it.”"

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When the chips are down, a team’s star player has to shine. And it is outings like this one that continue to illustrate why Butler is one of the top-10 players in the league.

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