When Jimmy Butler was sidelined for two games with an upper respiratory infection, the Minnesota Timberwolveslacked energy and struggled on defense. The end result was a pair of losses by an average of 22 points. In Butler's return Friday night against Oklahoma City, it was evident just how different a team Minnesota is with him on the court. Butler scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Timberwolves hold on for a 119-116 win over the Thunder. His veteran leadership was felt on both ends of the floor for Minnesota, which improved to 3-2. read more http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974825
