LaVine scores 41, Bulls top Pistons after TO blunder
DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, including two at the line on the extra possession the Pistons gave the Bulls.
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DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, including two at the line on the extra possession the Pistons gave the Bulls.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points points and Zach LaVine had 17.
The move comes a week after the Bulls signed guard Patrick Beverley.
The math is simple: with six playoff spots and four more play-in spots, just don't be one of the worst five teams in the conference.
DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Chicago Bulls overcame their shooting woes from long range Sunday to beat the Washington Wizards 102-82.
The Bulls held Brooklyn to a season low in points.
Beverley is known for his defense - and let's call it a certain intensity that's been known to bother opponents.
Beverley is known for his defense - and let's call it a certain intensity that's been known to bother opponents.
Ball hasn't played since Jan. 14, 2022, and has had two surgeries on his injured left knee since then.
The veteran guard is expected to sign with the Bulls for the rest of the season after being traded to the Orlando Magic and then waived.
Giannis Antetokounmpo broke Milwaukee's career assists record before leaving the game because of a sprained right wrist.
Zach LaVine scored 35 points, including 12 in the opening quarter, as the Bulls led 39-15 entering the second.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday by donating $10 million to Make-A-Wish America.
"I can't think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true," Jordan said.
DeRozan hasn't looked himself recently, averaging just 18 points a game this month, seven points below his season average.
The Bulls committed 16 turnovers.
The Bulls were outscored 20-4 to start the fourth quarter.
Zach LaVine scored 38 points and DeMar DeRozan had 14 for the Bulls
They ended up standing pat despite clear struggles from their core this season as the team sits two games under .500.
Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls.
The Bulls handed San Antonio its ninth straight loss.
The Chicago Bulls tried all sorts of defensive coverages on Damian Lillard. He kept scoring anyway. Just not enough to hold down Zach LaVine and company.
What's your favorite moment of Jordan's career?
The Bulls used a big third quarter to turn a four-point halftime lead into an 85-70 advantage heading to the fourth.
It's the second straight All-Star nod for him and the sixth of his career.
