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Jimmy Butler Breaks Michael Jordan's Bulls Franchise Record for Points in a Half

Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler set a franchise record Sunday with 40 points in the second half of a 115-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors, per Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com.

The previous record of 39 was set by none other than Michael Jordan.

Butler, who was averaging 21.1 points per game heading into the contest, finished with 42 points, five assists and four rebounds.