In Derrick Rose's absence, Jimmy Butler scores 32 points and the Bulls defeat the Suns.
PHOENIX -- Jimmy Butler believes he belongs on this stage.
The 26-year-old has always been emboldened by the belief that he was better than critics thought. He knew all the hours and days he spent working on his game in gyms all across the country would pay off. But Wednesday night's 103-97 win over the Phoenix Suns provided another glimpse of just how much Butler's confidence has grown in the last year.
Playing without Derrick Rose because of a sprained left ankle, Butler scored a game high 32 points on Wednesday, 14 of which came in the fourth quarter.