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Jimmy Butler scores 31 as Timberwolves clinch playoff spot in OT win

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler scored 31 points in Wednesday's 112-106 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means:

With the win, Minnesota ends its 13-year playoff drought. They will be the 8-seed as they take on the 1-seeded Houston Rockets out West. As the Wolves sent the Nuggets home for the year, Butler went 10-of-21 in 42 minutes, while also contributing five rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block.

At $7,800, Butler turned in 47.5 FanDuel points on Wednesday night. He is averaging 29.1 minutes and 36.8 FD points since returning from injury the last three games.

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