CHICAGO (AP) – Zach LaVine had 39 problems and Coby White scored 21 of his 23 problems in the second half to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson, in the position of injured Luka Doncic, had 31 problems for the Mavericks.
Otto Porter Jr. added 15 for the Bulls, who don’t own Lauri Markkanen and reserves Tomas Satoransky, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacano.
Doncic absent due to a left quadriceps concussion. He was injured Friday night in the fourth of a house win over the Miami Heat. He continued to play and finished with season highs of 27 numbers and 15 rebounds. It is indexed as day by day, with its prestige Monday night in Houston. Uncertain.
“We’ll see how he’s doing tomorrow,” Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. “We don’t think it’s a long-term thing. “
The 21-year-old Slovenian star has had a slow start this season: he averages 24. 4 points, 7. 6 rebounds and 6. 4 assists, pitching 43. 2% in total and 16. 1% in 3 problems in five games.
Dallas led 60-59 at half-time despite a 29 laVine, who had a 9 out of 13 record at the box, while the rest of the Bulls had 10 out of 27.
Brunson had 18 problems in the first half in a 7 out of 8 shot for the Mavericks.
Chicago scored the last seven numbers in the third quarter to take an 86-81 lead in the fourth.
The Bulls extended the lead to 100-91 with just over 8 minutes on a couple of loose shots from White, the biggest advantage at this point through any team right now.
The Mavericks fired at 103-98 in a Josh Richardson basket with only five minutes to the end. Porter Jr. responded in the end with a 3-point play on offensive rebounds to bring the lead to 106-98.
Dallas responded with six consecutive issues (four through Brunson) to put the score 106-104 with 3 1/2 minutes to play.
LaVine then suffered a foul at the end and made two shots loose. After a defensive stop, LaVine fed Porter Jr. with a tray to put the 110-104 with 2:50 to play.
White hit a three-run home run with 1:33 remaining for an 113-105 lead.
Tips
Mavericks: F Kristaps Porzingis (right knee surgery) has been authorized for full contact, but there is no timetable for his return. You are expected to participate in the team’s next practice consultation on Wednesday. “There is nothing imminent with him playing (in a game) , ” said Carlisle. “But we’re much closer than we were. “
Bulls: Markkanen, Satoransky, Hutchison and Arcidiacono each missed their third consecutive game under NBA protection and fitness protocols. Satoransky and Hutchison tested positive for COVID-19. 4 games to the West Coast.
Following
Mavericks: In Houston on Monday night.
Bulls: In Portland on Tuesday night to start a game of four towards the West Coast.
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