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Jimmy Butler leads Chicago Bulls over Memphis Grizzlies

Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler continued his strong play by scoring 31 points in leading the Bulls over the Memphis Grizzlies. UPI/Frank Polich
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler continued his strong play by scoring 31 points in leading the Bulls over the Memphis Grizzlies. UPI/Frank Polich | License Photo

Jimmy Butler's first double-double of the season helped the Chicago Bulls to a 103-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

A night after he went for a career-high 35 points in a win over the New York Knicks, Butler netted 31 points with 10 rebounds as the Bulls stopped Memphis' six-game winning streak.

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The Grizzlies were coming off a tough, three-overtime victory over San Antonio their last time out.

Nikola Mirotic proved to be a spark off the bench for Chicago, scoring a career-high 27 points on 6-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

The Bulls, who have won two straight and five of their last six, were without Derrick Rose (illness) and Taj Gibson (ankle) for a second straight game.

Mike Conley deposited 21 points on 7-of-18 shooting and Beno Udrih posted 15 points in the setback.

Grizzlies forward Marc Gasol contributed 13 points with 10 rebounds, while his brother, Pau, was held to six points to go along with 11 rebounds for Chicago.

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