Despite enduring a tough losing streak, the Chicago Bulls entered Monday’s game against the Denver Nuggets with determination. They defended their home court flawlessly, securing a 129-121 victory thanks to a dominant second-half performance.
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive performance with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists on 15-21 shooting, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss. Meanwhile, Bulls star Zach LaVine led the way for Chicago with 21 points.
The Bulls notched their 20th win of the season in a surprising upset over Denver, providing a rare bright spot as they approach a challenging trade deadline.
Gimme the hot sauce, Zach LaVine!@CHSN__ | @ZachLaVine pic.twitter.com/rb2ju7jaEO
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 28, 2025
After the victory, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan shared an unexpected update regarding Zach LaVine, announcing that the star guard will miss the next few games due to personal reasons.
Per K.C. Johnson: “Billy Donovan just said Zach LaVine is going to be ‘out for a few games.’ This will be for personal reasons. His wife has shared on social media that she’s nearing the birth of their third child.”
Billy Donovan just said Zach LaVine is going to “out for a few games.” This will be for personal reasons. His wife has posted to social media that she’s close to having their third child.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 28, 2025
Zach LaVine has been a hot topic of discussion around the NBA as the trade deadline approaches, with speculation mounting that the two-time All-Star could be moved to help the Bulls shift their focus toward rebuilding for the future.
The 29-year-old guard is having an impressive season, averaging 24.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game while shooting an efficient 44.4% from three-point range. With just five games remaining until the deadline, it’s possible LaVine has played his final game in a Bulls uniform. However, fans are still holding out hope for his continued presence in Chicago.
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