Prior to tonight’s game, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich compared Jimmy Butler to Kawhi Leonard, but it’s been Leonard who has looked most impressive tonight.
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Butler has been held in check with just 12 points late in the fourth quarter. Leonard, meanwhile has a game-high 25, including two on this spin move against Butler.
This should end the Kawhi vs butler debate RT @BleacherReport: Kawhi Leonard makes it look so easy. https://t.co/ocgmy8AMif — Pablo Xandoval (@Skrilla_P) December 1, 2015
Butler is 5-9 from the field, including 0-2 from 3-point range.
Pau Gasol leads Chicago with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Bulls lead San Antonio 88-87.
Five different Bulls are in double figures.
All stats via ESPN.
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