The second match after the break due to injury and again a big contribution to Chicago's victory - the Bulls defeated Charlotte for the second time in just three days, this time after overtime (119:112), and Montenegrin basketball player Nikola Vucevic was among the best on the floor.
Our center scored 30 points, 21 rebounds and four assists in 10 minutes of play.
Kobe White grew up in North Carolina, and he marked his return home with 27 points and was the most effective against Chicago.
Andre Drummond again had a great game with 21 points and 15 rebounds, so it was wasted on Terry Rozier's great night on the other side, who poured in 39 points.
"We all really appreciate what Andre did in Vucevic's absence. Now that Nikola and Zak Lavin are back, we'll have to find the right chemistry and cohesion," Bulls coach Billy Donovan said after the match.
The news of the evening from the NBA is certainly related to Ja Morant again - the Memphis point guard injured his shoulder in training, will have to undergo surgery and the season is over for him.
Morant returned to the field in December after a 25-game suspension for filming himself holding a gun on social media.
"We expect Morant to be fully recovered for the start of the 2024/25 season," Memphis said.
Boston doesn't lose often this season, but last night the "Celts" had to give a hand to a better one - the Indians. Pacers celebrated in an exciting ending, when Benedikt Maturin hit two free throws (133:131).
With 26 points, Maturin was also the most effective in the winning team, while on the other side, Jaylen Brown and his 40 points were excellent.
The duel between European masters Lauri Markanen and Janis Adetokumba went to a guy from the north of the Old Continent.
Utah defeated Milwaukee 132:116, and the Finnish basketball player scored 21 points and 14 rebounds. On the other side, the "Greek beast" played an excellent match (25 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds), but not enough for the Bucks to win.
Results
Charlotte - Chicago 112:119
Indiana - Boston 133:131
Washington - Oklahoma 128:136
Miami - Houston 120:113
Milwaukee - Utah 116:132
LA Clippers - Phoenix 138:111
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