Coby White Stars as Bulls Rally Past Spurs for 114-110 Victory
Bulls Come From Behind to Win
CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White made a go-ahead layup with 47 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls topped Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Monday night.
Zach LaVine Leads the Charge
Zach LaVine had 35 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists for Chicago, which trailed by 19 before rallying in the fourth quarter. Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 11 boards, and White finished with 23 points.
White’s Layup Proves to be the Game-Winner
After White’s layup gave the Bulls their first lead at 111-110, Devin Vassell threw away the ball for San Antonio. White then drove into the lane and dunked over a late-arriving Wembanyama, delighting the crowd of 18,886 at the United Center.
Wembanyama’s Strong Performance Not Enough
Wembanyama had 23 points, 14 rebounds, and eight blocks for San Antonio, which carried a 95-82 lead into the final period. Chris Paul added 18 points and nine assists in the opener of a four-game trip.
Takeaways
* Spurs: With his length and athleticism, Wembanyama led the way on the defensive side. But he got some help, too. Vassell blocked three shots and grabbed two steals.
* Bulls: Won for the fourth time in five games. They also rallied for a wild 139-126 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.
Key Moment
San Antonio led 110-103 with 3:53 left, but Vucevic and LaVine each made a 3 to get Chicago within one with 2:38 to go.
Key Stat
Chicago went 5 for 8 from 3 in the fourth quarter, compared to 1 for 9 for San Antonio.
Up Next
Both teams play again Wednesday night. San Antonio visits Milwaukee, and Chicago is at Indiana.
Conclusion
The Chicago Bulls showed their resilience once again, coming from behind to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110. Coby White’s go-ahead layup proved to be the game-winner, and the Bulls’ strong fourth-quarter shooting was the difference-maker.
FAQs
Q: Who led the Bulls in scoring?
A: Zach LaVine had 35 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
Q: Who had a strong performance for the Spurs?
A: Victor Wembanyama had 23 points, 14 rebounds, and eight blocks.
Q: What was the key moment in the game?
A: The Bulls’ 11-0 run in the third quarter to trim San Antonio’s lead to 79-71.
Q: What was the key stat in the game?
A: Chicago went 5 for 8 from 3 in the fourth quarter, compared to 1 for 9 for San Antonio.
