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Jimmy Butler returns and leads Bulls with 35 points in loss

by Jake Perper | Heat Correspondent | Fri, Jan 30th 10:19am EST

Butler returned Thursday night in Los Angeles from his illness that kept him out two nights prior. He led the Bulls with 35 points, seven rebounds, three steals and an assist in 49 minutes.

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However, he suffered a minor knee injury and should be considered questionable for Friday night's matchup in Phoenix. Even though he played through the injury and didn't miss anytime against the Lakers on Thursday he could be inactive Friday. If so, Tony Snell and Aaron Brooks would benefit largely.

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