Jimmy Butler (knee) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nets, K.C Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Butler (knee) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nets, K.C Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

After being listed as probable coming into Thursday, Butler will be able to give it a go against the Nets, which is an encouraging sign showing that his knee injury won't prevent him from playing both halves of a back-to-back set. He has yet to find his rhythm on the offensive end since returning to the floor, however, going 9-for-30 in his last two outings.