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After the Philadelphia 76ers blowout victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sixers star Jimmy Butler posted something on Instagram that perfectly described his transition from Minny to Philly.
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Butler himself had 19 points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals, and one block against his former team. He was 8-of-10 from the field and 3-of-4 from downtown. Sixers teammate Joel Embiid had a big game with 31 points and 13 rebounds, along with four makes from 3-point country on six attempts. Ben Simmons notched 20 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and three blocks.
As a team, the 76ers shot 59.8 percent from the field and 48.8 percent from downtown.
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The Timberwolves, for their part, shot just 38.9 percent from the field. Wiggins had 12 points on 4-of-14 shooting while Karl-Anthony Towns had 13 points on 40 percent shooting. Certainly, the Sixers had the Timberwolves' number all night long.
For Jimmy Butler, it was a form of sweet revenge on his former team. His post signifies that he's more than satisfied with the blowout victory.
Despite the recent report on his exchange with head coach Brett Brown during film session, Butler is definitely in a much better position in Philadelphia. The Sixers are among the top teams in the East, while the Timberwolves are still fighting for a playoff spot.
