Bulls' Jimmy Butler: Pours in 33 in Saturday's loss

Butler scored 33 points (12-22 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding seven rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 107-106 loss to the Nets.

Analysis:

Despite Butler's best efforts, the Bulls fell into a tie with the Heat for the final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference after the loss. The 27-year-old has now scored at least 25 points in five of the last six games, and racked up a triple-double in the sixth, as Chicago fights for its playoff life.