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Butler: 'So much more fun' playing with new Sixers teammates

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Jimmy Butler has been a member of the Philadelphia 76ers for less than a week, yet he seems to be feeling at home with his new club.

"It's so fun to win. So much more fun to play with these guys," Butler told NBC Sports Philadelphia, via ESPN, following the 76ers' 113-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

To the crowd's delight, Butler shined in his home debut, scoring 28 points and dishing out seven assists.

While the spotlight was mostly on the four-time All-Star, Butler credited his teammates for helping him with the quick transition.

"Everybody wants to win, and when somebody messes up, you talk to them and they do their job," said Butler.

The situation is a stark contrast from Butler's old team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, where his reported clashes with young stars, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, eventually led to Butler's trade request and unceremonious departure.

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