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Wed Jan 3 201819:52Bulls hope to set return date for LaVine early next week
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls hope to decide on a return date for guard Zach LaVine early next week.LaVine will travel with the team to games at Dallas and Indiana on Friday and Saturday. Coach Fred Hoiberg says the two-time slam dunk champion will meet with doctors, trainers, management and coaches after the Bulls return home.LaVine averaged 18.9 points in 47 games for Minnesota last season before tearing the ACL in his left knee. The Bulls acquired him along with Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen in the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Timberwolves.Hoiberg spoke before Wednesday's matchup with Toronto. The Bulls' first home game after the upcoming trip is against Houston on Monday.___More NBA basketball: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball
Mon Jan 1 201805:29G Jimmy Butler, who averages 21.2 points, scored game-high 26 p...
G Jimmy Butler, who averages 21.2 points, scored a game-high 26 points in Sunday's win over Indiana.
Thu Dec 28 201704:42G Jimmy Butler scored scored 12 of game-high 39 points in overti...
G Jimmy Butler scored scored 12 of his game-high 39 points in overtime to help Minnesota top Denver on Wednesday night. Butler's best performance of the season drew chants of "MVP! MVP!" from the sold-out Target Center. "I just want to be here to win, give this city hope, put this city back where it wants to be -- at the top of this thing, in the playoffs," said Butler, in his first season with Minnesota. "But we've got to continue to play some really good basketball."
Tue Dec 26 201720:16NBA roundup: Durant's defense seals win over Cavs
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Klay Thompson broke a late tie with a 3-pointer and Kevin Durant protected the lead with two key defensive plays on LeBron James, lifting the Golden State Warriors to a 99-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA's marquee matchup on Christmas Day.Neither team led by more than nine points in the tightly contested rematch of last spring's NBA Finals, which the Warriors won in five games.Durant, despite just 8-for-19 shooting, had 25 points to pace the Warriors, who have won six of their last seven at home against the Cavaliers.Kevin Love had a game-high 31 points and 18 rebounds for the Cavaliers. James was held to 20 points on 7-for-18 shooting.Sixers 105, Knicks 98NEW YORK -- Joel Embiid had 25 points and 16 rebounds, and J.J. Redick added 24 points with four 3-pointers as Philadelphia snapped its season-high five-game losing streak.Enes Kanter had 31 points -- including 14 in the third quarter -- and 22 rebounds, and Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points for... [More]
Tue Dec 26 201703:08G Jimmy Butler and F Taj Gibson led Timberwolves with 23 points ...
G Jimmy Butler and F Taj Gibson led the Timberwolves with 23 points apiece. Butler made his first seven shots and scored 17 points in the first half on 8-for-10 shooting.
Sun Dec 24 201703:59G Jimmy Butler scored 12 of 32 points in fourth quarter as Timbe...
G Jimmy Butler scored 12 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves blew most of a 22-point third-quarter lead before regrouping to beat the Suns 115-106.Butler has scored 30 or more points five times this season, and all five have come in the last 10 games, when he has averaged 26.7 points on 50.5 percent shooting."I'm in a rhythm right now," Butler said. "When we guard as a team and share the ball, I have to be prepared to play and make plays for everybody including myself."I feel good. I don't like to lose. I love to win."
Tue Dec 19 201703:49G Jimmy Butler questionable for Monday's game
G Jimmy Butler was questionable for Monday's game vs. Portland with a sore back but scored 37 points in a 108-107 win. He made 12 of 21 shots and hit a pair of free throws with 2.5 seconds remaining. "Literally, he was laying there," Minnesota guard Jamal Crawford said, pointing at the ground in the locker room. "Guy's laying there and 48 hours later he puts us on his back and he did an excellent job."
Fri Dec 15 201703:05G Jimmy Butler scored 21 points for Minnesota (17-12), which has...
G Jimmy Butler scored 21 points for Minnesota (17-12), which has won three of its last four games.
Wed Dec 13 201704:27G Jimmy Butler nearly willed Minnesota to win, scoring season-hi...
G Jimmy Butler nearly willed Minnesota to a win, scoring a season-high 38 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. However, the weary Timberwolves lost in overtime to the 76ers. Butler and three others played at least 40 minutes as the Timberwolves continued to use a short bench. "I think we need to get in better shape if we're tired," Butler said. "Do whatever it takes for this team, this organization, to win. If you're tired, run some extra laps at practice."
Mon Dec 11 201703:07G Jimmy Butler carried Minnesota down stretch Sunday
G Jimmy Butler carried Minnesota down the stretch Sunday. Butler scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter on 4-of-5 shooting as the Timberwolves beat the Mavericks.
Thu Dec 7 201703:23G Jimmy Butler scored 19 points in Wednesday's win over Los Ange...
G Jimmy Butler scored 19 points in Wednesday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He is averaging 22.5 points in his last 12 contests.
Tue Dec 5 201705:18G Jimmy Butler had game-high 30 points
G Jimmy Butler had a game-high 30 points. He launched an off-balance 3-point attempt at the buzzer that would have tied the game, but the shot was off target.Butler also had five assists and four steals. He was 11 of 21 from the floor
Mon Dec 4 201717:34NBA roundup: Rockets set road-streak record
LOS ANGELES -- James Harden scored 36 points and handed out nine assists, and the Houston Rockets won their sixth consecutive road game with a 118-95 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.Houston has won all six road games in the streak by at least 15 points, setting an NBA record.Eric Gordon scored 22 points off the bench and Chris Paul finished with 21 points and six assists for the Rockets.Kyle Kuzma had 22 points and 12 rebounds off the bench to lead the Lakers, while Brandon Ingram had 18 points and nine rebounds.Warriors 123, Heat 95MIAMI -- Stephen Curry scored 30 points to lead Golden State to a win over Miami.The Warriors, who are 3-0 on their current road trip, also got 24 points from Kevin Durant and 19 from Klay Thompson. Curry, who scored 16 points in the first quarter, made 11 of 16 shots from the floor, including 5 of 9 on 3-pointers.The Heat were led by point guard Goran Dragic, who broke a slump with 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting. In his three previous games,... [More]
Mon Dec 4 201703:13G/F Jimmy Butler scored season-high 33 points, including 20 in f...
G/F Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, against the Clippers. He scored 20 of Minnesota's final 24 points over the final 7:08 of the game.
Thu Nov 30 201711:08G Jimmy Butler had six points on 2-of-13 shooting in Wednesday's...
G Jimmy Butler had six points on 2-of-13 shooting in Wednesday's 98-86 victory over San Antonio. He added five rebounds and four assists.
Wed Nov 29 201704:14F Jimmy Butler had 17 points and 10 assists in Tuesday's 92-89 l...
F Jimmy Butler had 17 points and 10 assists in Tuesday's 92-89 loss to Washington.
Mon Nov 27 201701:53G Jimmy Butler chipped in with 25 points as Minnesota Timberwolv...
G Jimmy Butler chipped in with 25 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 119-108 win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Sat Nov 25 201704:30G Jimmy Butler and G Andrew Wiggins each scored 18 points to lea...
G Jimmy Butler and G Andrew Wiggins each scored 18 points to lead the Timberwolves.
Thu Nov 23 201704:50G Jimmy Butler tied season high with 26 points as Minnesota beat...
G Jimmy Butler tied a season high with 26 points as Minnesota beat Orlando on Wednesday.
Mon Nov 20 201706:01G Jimmy Butler had team-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds an...
G Jimmy Butler had a team-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and five steals for Minnesota in a loss to Detroit on Sunday.
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