During Saturday’s game, Jimmy Butler climbed the NBA scoring charts.

This coming Saturday, the United Center in Chicago will play host to a game between the Bulls and the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler advanced on the NBA scoring record during the game, cementing his place in NBA annals.

Before tonight’s game, Butler had 13,904 points for his career; he now ranks 189th all-time, surpassing five-time NBA Champion Ron Harper and Alvan Adams, both of whom had 13,910.

Andre Iguodala (13,968) is Butler’s next target. 

In ten games leading up to this clash, Butler shot 47.9% from the field and 47.8% from outside the arc, while averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.  

After 12 games, the Heat have an 8-4 record, good for third place in the Eastern Conference.  

Their most recent victory was a 122-115 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Florida on Thursday night, and they are currently riding a seven-game winning streak. 

Butler shot 12/19 from the field and 2/5 from beyond the arc in 35 minutes of play, adding 36 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks. 

Among Butler’s previous stops in the NBA have been the Philadelphia 76ers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Chicago Bulls. He is currently in his fifth season with the Miami Heat. 

In 64 regular season games last season, the six-time NBA All-Star shot 53.9% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc, while averaging 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.