Jimmy Butler had 35 points (12-of-21 FGs), 19 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals, one block and one 3-pointer against the Pistons on Monday.
Butler’s 35 points were a game-high as he played 44 minutes in the overtime loss. If Butler is auditioning for other teams as he’s said to be open to a trade before this year’s deadline, this was about as good as it gets for the 35-year-old small forward. He showed he can still be a top player and will only have more motivation if he’s dealt to a real contender.