Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY

Jimmy Butler is providing the late-game heroics the 76ers hoped for, hitting his second game-winner in eight days from the same spot on the floor.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich used his answer to a question to offer an unflattering assessment of Kawhi Leonard’s leadership abilities.

After an ugly home loss to the lowly Knicks, the stumbling Celtics have dropped a season-high three in a row and seven of their last 10 games.

LeBron James passed the 50-point mark on a 3 in the closing seconds with the game decided after Lance Stephenson goaded him into taking the shot.

Josh Richardson lost his shoe, then appeared to get annoyed that he couldn’t get it back on and launched it into the stands in frustration.

Steph Curry addressed the confrontation between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant and said the Warriors won’t let it impact another championship run.

Kemba Walker scored a team-record 60 points, but Jimmy Butler spoiled the show with the game-winning 3 to lift the 76ers over the Hornets 122-119.

Jimmy Butler played one of his most efficient games of the season in a 76ers win, then proceeded to throw a few pointed jabs at his former teammates.