Jimmy Butler Dropped 53 Points In Philadelphia Last Night

Yes, I know it’s the Philadelphia 76ers, the 4 win Philadelphia 76ers. But when you’re down 16 at half on the road in the middle of 3 game losing streak in January, your alpha dog needs to step up and take the game over to ensure that you don’t lose to those 4 win 76ers. And that is exactly what Jimmy Butler did. For all the offseason talk about the contract and how he’s gone Hollywood, all the early season tension in the locker room, Jimmy Butler has stepped up and shown that he is the Alpha Dog. 53 points, 10 boards, and 6 assists. Basically said we aren’t losing this game, we’re not losing a 4th in a row, and that is exactly what Jimmy Butler should be doing. It’s his team now, there is no denying it. Even when Derrick is healthy (ha!) it’s Jimmy’s team and I love it. He is the only guy I fully trust at this point and the Bulls go as he goes.

Actually I take that back, when Jo’s mid range jumper is wet, it’s sort of his team too.