“Vučević and the Bulls Dominate the League’s Lowest Team; Denver Thrives Without Jokić and Murray, While Topin Resolves the Tension in Minneapolis”
Lauri Markkanen and Utah faced tough competition from Vučević and Chicago, Photo: Reuters
After snapping a four-game winning streak, Chicago bounced back to victory last night against the NBA’s worst team.
The Bulls triumphed over Utah with a score of 111:97, dominating the final quarter with a decisive 12:0 run. Nikola Vučević sealed the win with a three-pointer three minutes prior to the end (109:93).
The Montenegrin player concluded the match with a double-double – 10 points and rebounds, along with four assists. Vučević made two three-pointers but struggled with two-point shots (9-1).
Kobe White led the Bulls with 26 points, while Tre Jones delivered his best performance since joining Chicago, contributing 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The night also featured a Denver win over Golden State, despite the absence of injured stars Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, as well as an intense overtime battle between Indiana and Minnesota, resolved by Obi Topin’s three-pointer.
The Nuggets secured a 114:105 victory in San Francisco, powered by Aaron Gordon’s impressive 38 points and Russell Westbrook’s triple-double (12 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds).
For the Warriors, Jimmy Butler led with 23 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Steph Curry added 20 points and seven assists.
After an impressive eight-game winning streak, Minnesota’s run ended following Obi Topin’s corner three-pointer, giving Indiana the win in overtime (132:130).
Topin shone with a performance of 34 points and 10 rebounds, complemented by Benedikt Maturin’s 22 points.
Despite Anthony Edwards’ outstanding 38 points, Minnesota couldn’t secure the win.
The Lakers continued their campaign without LeBron James, as Austin Reeves led them to a 125:109 victory over San Antonio with 30 points, while Luka Dončić narrowly missed a triple-double with 21 points, 14 assists, and nine steals.
Results
Utah – Chicago 97:111
Golden State – Denver 105:114
New York – Miami 116:95
New Orleans – Detroit 81:127
Minnesota – Indiana 130:132
Houston – Philadelphia 144:137
Portland – Washington 112:97
Phoenix – Toronto 129:89
Sacramento – Memphis 122:132
LA Lakers – San Antonio 125:109
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