'He knows what is required. He provides the calming influence, too. There's no panic in Butler's game,' JeffZillgitt of usatodaysports writes.
CLOSE SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the 76ers' win over the Raptors and looks ahead to Game 7, where Philadelphia will need Joel Embiid to be at his best. USA TODAY
No problems for Butler today, not after leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-101 victory against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with 25 points, eight assists, six rebounds and two steals. 🔔 @JimmyButler & @BenSimmons25 combine for 46 points & 14 assists, leading the @sixers to the Game 6 victory! #PhilaUnite#NBAPlayoffs— NBA May 10, 2019Butler set the tone before the game began.
But it was hard to tell what kind of impact Butler would have. The Sixers played just 10 games during the regular season with Butler, Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, J.J. Reddick and Tobias Harris on the court. That’s an impressive starting five. But how would it translate to the playoffs? "I just came out aggressive as they tell me to be all the time," Butler said. "Game is simple. I shoot the ball when I’m open. Sometimes, I shoot when I’m not open and I try to get out in transition and get some steals and rebounds and take off. That’s just how the game went for us tonight."
Butler isn’t fazed by the moment as he guides Embiid and Simmons through the playoff minefield. Butler has been in this situation before with the Chicago Bulls. He knows what is required. He provides the calming influence, too. There's no panic in Butler's game.
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