Bulls' Jimmy Butler: Will play in Game 6 despite knee soreness

Butler will play in Friday's Game 6 despite experiencing soreness in his knee, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Butler banged knees with a Celtics' player in the second half of Wednesday's game. Although the Bulls are downplaying the knee issue, it is worth noting that Butler attempted only two fourth-quarter shots after the injury in Game 5 and failed to score in the quarter. He could also be seen favoring the knee at times and using an electronic stimulation machine on it during postgame interviews. Nevertheless, Butler will play in Game 6, and he will need to play well with Rajon Rondo (thumb) likely out and Chicago's season on the line.