No one would suggest Nikola Mirotic is the face of the Bulls, which certainly is Jimmy Butler. But the 6-10 European marksman may be the embodiment of, if not the team, this Bulls season.
It continued as something of a reflection of Mirotic Wednesday in a dominating Bulls 117-95 victory over the Detroit Pistons in which Mirotic led the team with a season high 28 points.
Just when you think they are done, here they come again.
“We try to get Niko going because when he is making shots it makes everyone’s job easier,” said Jimmy Butler, who had 16 points and 12 assists and probably one of his best games of the season with just six shots.