Wow, what a game! Trae Young dropped a career-high along with Zach Lavine and this game went to 4 O.Ts! The Bulls also set a team scoring record in the process with 168 points.
🚨NEW RECORD: The #Bulls have just recorded a franchise scoring high with 157. There is 3:14 left in this game.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 2, 2019
Zach had the will to win and carried most of the offensive load tonight for the Bulls, dropping a career-high 47 points.
WHAT. A. GAME.
Zach LaVine shined for the @chicagobulls as they outlasted the Hawks in 4OT! 😱
📊: 47 PTS | 6 3PM | 9 REB | 9 AST#BullsNation pic.twitter.com/MY7Voebl6u
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 2, 2019
This new “Big Three” of Otto Porter Jr, Lauri Markkanen, and Zach Lavine is exciting to watch and more importantly translating to wins. Since acquiring OPJ the Bulls are 6-2 with him on the court. OPJ dropped 31 points tonight going along with 10 boards.
It’s a win-win already for the Bulls. If we lose, Bulls lottery chances improve. If we win, Bulls are 6-2 w/ Porter Jr, a 60+win pace. Either way it’s a budding Leviathan, and you’re a fool if you continue to believe there is no hope here. Greatness is imminent. pic.twitter.com/ujJquv29nn
— See Red Fred (@cbefred) March 2, 2019
Lauri Markkanen continued his dominance as well, dropping 31 points and grabbing 17 boards. 13 of his 31 points came in the third quarter and helped the Bulls get back in the game.
🔨The Finnisher!@MarkkanenLauri has 13 points and counting in the 3rd Q alone: pic.twitter.com/JmKjxALHzc
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 2, 2019
That's Lauri Markkanen's 11th straight game with at least 20 points and 9 rebounds.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 2, 2019
As it currently stands the Bulls still have a 10.5% chance for the first pick, so that’s good! It is reassuring to see the young guys and the core of this team grind for a win like this.
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