Butler, Bulls Beat Portland, 113-88

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Published on November 16 2016 6:21 am
Last Updated on November 16 2016 6:21 am

By ESPN

 A pregame chat with teammate Dwyane Wade inspired Jimmy Butler against the Blazers.

Butler went on to have 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls opened a six-game road trip with a 113-88 victory over Portland on Tuesday night.

Wade had 19 points for Chicago, which extended its modest winning streak to three games. Former Blazers center Robin Lopez added 13 points and 11 rebounds.

"I was talking to D-Wade before the game and he tells me to go out with a killer instinct, make them adjust to you -- go out with a full head of steam and show them why you are one of the best players in the league," Butler said. "That's what I try to do. Having D-Wade tell me that makes me think there is some truth to it."

The Blazers, who had won five of six, were cold from the start, falling behind by as many as 26 points. Damian Lillard, who made just two shots from the field in the first half, finished with 19 points.

Chicago, coming off a 106-95 victory over Washington on Saturday, was without Rajon Rondo because of a left ankle sprain. Jerian Grant made his first start of the season and had 18 points.

The Blazers played their third straight game without starting forward Al-Farouq Aminu, who has a sore left calf and is expected to be re-evaluated next week. Meyers Leonard has been inserted into the lineup in his absence, but he struggled and played 15 minutes with no points.

The Bulls built a 20-7 lead to open the game as Portland struggled, hitting just two of 13 shots. The Blazers were outscored 35-14 in the first quarter.

 

Tuesday, November 15 Scoreboard

Cleveland 121, Toronto 117

Atlanta 93, Miami 90

Charlotte 115, Minnesota 108

Chicago 113, Portland 88

Los Angeles Lakers 125, Brooklyn 118


Wednesday, November 15 Schedule (All Times Central)

Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 8 p.m.

Memphis at  Los Angeles Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.