The Bulls welcomed Jimmy Butler back from an 11-game absence to an injured left elbow with a 98-86 victory Monday over the Hornets. Butler scored 19 points with nine rebounds, while Nikola Mirotic scored 28 points with eight boards. Pau Gasol (27 points, 12 rebounds) and Aaron Brooks (13 points, 10 assists) posted double-doubles as the Bulls clinched a playoff berth.