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Jimmy Butler’s last-second three-pointer lifts Sixers to win over Nets

Jimmy Butler hits a game-winning three pointer over Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in Brooklyn on Sunday.

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Jimmy Butler's three-pointer with 0.4 seconds on the clock lifted them to a 127-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Sunday night at the Barclay Center.

His three-pointer ensured the Sixers (14-8) wouldn't lose their second straight game to a team with a losing record. It also helped them avoid a second setback to the Nets (8-13) in as many meetings. The Nets defeated them here, 122-97, on Nov. 4.

This marked Butler's second game-winning basket since acquired in a blockbuster trade with Minnesota Timberwolves.