Chicago Bulls conclude their six-game homestand with a win
The Chicago Bulls wrapped up their season-high, six-game homestand with a 4-2 record following their victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The team showed significant improvement throughout December, finishing the month with a 9-5 record. The Bulls demonstrated strong ball movement, scoring balance, and excellent defense. However, they face a new challenge in January, with 10 road games lined up.
The Bulls were able to limit the 76ers to 39.1 percent shooting, showcasing their solid defense, but allowed 20 second-chance points. Andre Drummond once again proved vital with his elite rebounding skills, grabbing 23 points and achieving double digits in rebounds before halftime. Drummond also managed to post multiple 20-rebound games, following in the footsteps of Rudy Gobert.
With Drummond’s foul trouble, Terry Taylor stepped into the role and played well, impressing with his shooting, rebounding and assisting skills. Taylor has been a reliable asset for the team as a backup center in small-ball lineups with Nikola Vucevic sidelined.
Coby White had a strong night, scoring 20 points and DeMar DeRozan topped the scoring with 24 points. The Bulls ended the night shooting at 50.6 percent.
The 76ers played without their most valuable player, Joel Embiid, who is dealing with a sprained right ankle. Despite their absence, the Bulls committed 17 turnovers, a stark difference from their usual strong performance in limiting turnovers.
Head coach Billy Donovan is confident that Zach LaVine could return to practice with the team, showing a strong possibility of a comeback. LaVine is expected to practice with his teammates following the Bulls’ two-game trip to Philadelphia and New York.
The Bulls’ strong performance has fans eagerly anticipating their next game and future potential.