WATCH: Jimmy Butler drives and slams on the Cavaliers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jan 22, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler drives against Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler drives against Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports USA Today Sports
The Bulls got a 97-95 opening night win over the Cavaliers, and Jimmy Butler was a big part of that equation.
Butler finished with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals, and came up with a key deflection of an inbound pass on the game's final possession to seal the victory for his team.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He also had one of the game's nicest highlights, driving into the teeth of the Cavs' defense in the fourth quarter to throw down a powerful two-handed slam.
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