Dosunmu’s First Career Triple-Double Leads Bulls 139-124 over Spurs
Bulls Dominate from Start to Finish
The Chicago Bulls got off to a strong start, with Zach LaVine draining a 3-pointer on the game’s opening possession to set the tone for their most prolific outing this season. The Bulls never trailed and had a season-high point total, matching a season-high with 73 points in the first half in taking a 73-57 lead.
Nikola Vucevic Leads the Way
Nikola Vucevic had a season-high 39 points, leading the Bulls’ balanced attack. Ayo Dosunmu had 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, collecting the first triple-double of his four-year career. Dosunmu’s season highs in points, assists, and rebounds were a key factor in the Bulls’ victory.
Bulls’ Bench Contributes
Talen Horton-Tucker had 13 points for Chicago, which had six players score in double figures. Matas Buzelis, a rookie, had 11 points after scoring a career-high 20 points against Brooklyn in his previous game. Three of Buzelis’ four games in double figures have come in his past six games.
Spurs Struggle without Wembanyama
The San Antonio Spurs, meanwhile, struggled without Victor Wembanyama, who is day-to-day with a sore lower back. Keldon Johnson had a season-high 28 points, and Devin Vassell added 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bulls’ strong performance.
Takeaways
* Bulls: Chicago rookie Matas Buzelis had 11 points after scoring a career-high 20 points against Brooklyn in his previous game. Three of Buzelis’ four games in double figures have come in his past six games.
* Spurs: Jeremy Sochan had 16 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the starting lineup after missing 13 games following thumb surgery.
Key Moment
Zach LaVine’s 3-pointer on the game’s opening possession set the tone for Chicago’s most prolific outing this season.
Key Stat
Chicago shot 57.8% from the field, surpassing its previous season best of 57% set against Atlanta on Nov. 22.
Up Next
* Bulls: Play host to Indiana on Friday night.
* Spurs: Host New Orleans on Friday night.
Conclusion
The Bulls’ dominant performance was led by Dosunmu’s first career triple-double, and they showed no signs of slowing down as they cruised to a 139-124 victory over the Spurs. The Bulls’ balanced attack and strong shooting percentage made it a tough night for the Spurs, who struggled without Wembanyama.
FAQs
Q: Who led the Bulls in scoring?
A: Nikola Vucevic had a season-high 39 points.
Q: Who had the first triple-double of his career?
A: Ayo Dosunmu had 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Q: Who is day-to-day with a sore lower back?
A: Victor Wembanyama.
Q: Who had a season-high 28 points for the Spurs?
A: Keldon Johnson.
