Zach LaVine's departure from the Bulls was bound to benefit someone on the team. Coby White seemed like the natural choice to take a step forward, since that's what happened last year when LaVine
With Huerter, Lonzo Ball (wrist) and Josh Giddey (quadriceps) all not playing, Coby White, Tre Jones and Talen Horton-Tucker should see an influx of playing time and responsibilities Tuesday.
Josh Giddey scored 26 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 17-point, first-half deficit to beat the Miami Heat 114-109 on Saturday night. Coby White finished with 21 points and Zach Collins had 18 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bulls came out fighting at home, leading by one point at halftime over LA behind strong performances from Zach Collins and Josh Giddey, but nobody put on more of a show than standout guard Coby White.
White produced 25 points (9-23 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 139-117 loss to the Cavaliers. With Josh Giddey (quad) and Lonzo Ball (wrist) both sidelined,
Coby White led the Bulls with 26 points, including 20 in the first half. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis each had 18.
Last season, White emerged as a potential primary option for the Bulls. He ended the year with averages of 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists shooting 44.7% from the field and 37.6% from deep. Yet, rather than deciding to build around White as the primary ball-handler, the Bulls front office decided to trade for Josh Giddey.
While Thursday night's win saw a career-high 44 points from Coby White, Bulls guard Josh Giddey continues to impress during his post-All-Star break run. During this stretch, he's averaging 21.9 points,
Giddey had his third triple-double of the season in the win over the Heat on Saturday and hit the dagger three with 16 seconds left to give the Bulls a two-game sweep on the Florida trip.
The Chicago Bulls begun their two-game road trip in Florida on Thursday night, taking on the Orlando Magic. The Bulls beat the Magic 125-123 behind a career night from Coby White.
Josh Giddey anotó 26 puntos y los Bulls de Chicago remontaron una desventaja de 17 unidades en la primera mitad para vencer el sábado 114-109 al Heat de Miami. Coby