Nick Friedell @NickFriedell Jimmy Butler's ascension to stardom continues: Thibs was raving about how he asked for the same minutes despite being sick last couple days. Nick Friedell @NickFriedell Butler is averaging 20.9, points 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists this season. Last year: 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists a game. Nick Friedell @NickFriedell Butler shot 39.7 percent from the field last year. This year? 48.4 percent from the field. Most importantly, he continues driving to the rim Nick Friedell @NickFriedell Question is can Butler keep up same pace playing so many minutes throughout year? He said last night challenge is more mental than physical.
Sam Smith Tweets Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops Rose on Butler w/22: "He's on a mission right now. I can respect him for that. Take my hat off to him. He's performing." Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops Thibs on Butler sick at Mia: "Old school. Last night, before the game he said, ‘Hey, don’t cut my minutes. I’m going to run that out of me."