“Bulls dominate the weakest team as Vučević shines; Denver thrives without Jokić and Murray, while Topin resolves the drama in Minneapolis”
Lauri Markkanen and the Utah team struggled against Vučević and the Chicago Bulls. Photo: Reuters
Chicago broke their four-game losing streak in the last match and returned to form last night, as predicted, against the league’s bottom team.
The Bulls secured a 111:97 victory over Utah, clinching the game with a decisive 12:0 run in the final quarter. Nikola Vučević sealed the win with a three-pointer three minutes before the end (109:93).
The Montenegrin player recorded a double-double with 10 points and rebounds, along with four assists. Vučević made two three-pointers but struggled with his two-point shooting (9-1).
Kobe White led the Bulls with 26 points, while Tre Jones had an impressive performance, contributing 18 points and 12 rebounds in his best game since joining Chicago.
Additionally, Denver emerged victorious against Golden State, despite being without injured stars Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Indiana’s match against Minnesota ended dramatically with a three-pointer by Obi Topin in overtime.
The Nuggets triumphed in San Francisco with a 114:105 score, led by Aaron Gordon’s impressive 38 points and Russell Westbrook’s triple-double comprising 12 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds.
For the Warriors, Jimmy Butler was the standout player, scoring 23 points, with eight rebounds and six assists, while Steph Curry contributed 20 points and seven assists.
Minnesota’s impressive eight-game winning streak came to an end following Obi Topin’s clutch three-pointer, allowing Indiana to secure a dramatic overtime win (132:130).
Topin delivered an outstanding performance with 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Benedikt Maturin added 22 points.
Despite Anthony Edwards’ remarkable 38-point game, the Timberwolves fell short.
The Lakers played once again without LeBron James, yet Austin Reeves led them to victory over San Antonio (125:109) with a standout 30-point performance, 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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