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NBA: Ranking The 50 point games Of The 2016-17 Season

By James Polazzon

Dec 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shouts after making a basket during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shouts after making a basket during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls

52 points on 15/24 (62.5%) shooting in a win against the Hornets on January 2, 2017

The most recent of the 50+ point games, Jimmy G Butler (the ‘G’ stands for ‘Get Buckets) took only 38 minutes (third best in the group) to get to his 52 that helped carry the Bulls over the Hornets.

Compared to the rest of the group, Butler ranks 2nd in field goal percentage (62.5%), 1st in two point percentage (70%) and 2nd in free throw percentage (95.5%) whilst attempting more free throws than anyone else.

Butler also had a Game Score of 51.5, the only one of the eight to crack 50.

In conclusion, Jimmy Butler is in fact very good at getting buckets and if the Bulls don’t want his getting buckets function to break down before February, they should get him some help.

As for now, let’s hope Jimmy can give us another 50-point performance as we watch the Bulls turn to turmoil due to the presence of Rajon Rondo.

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