Jimmy Butler Drops 18 Points In Return vs. Lakers

He’s back.

Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler returned to action on Friday night, dropping 18 points and 4 steals in a crucial 113-96 win over the Lakers at Staples Center. Peep the highlights above.

Butler had been out since February with a torn meniscus. Minnesota currently holds the No. 8 seed in the West, but the Denver Nuggets are just half a game behind.

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