LOS ANGELES: Jimmy Butler scored 33 points to maintain Chicago’s push for the playoffs on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) as the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a late wobble to subdue the Lakers. Butler scored the final nine points for the Bulls in their 106-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center as Chicago overcame a nine-point deficit to seal the win. “Nobody picked us to be in the playoffs, nobody picked us to win,” Butler said. I want to win — I think everybody knows that.”Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg could not hide his admiration for Butler. Blake Griffin scored 36 points in a 115-104 victory that gave coach Doc Rivers his 800th career win as the Clippers improved to 47-31.

Source: Manila Times April 02, 2017 03:45 UTC