Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) -- Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 on Friday night to snap a.

“I thought the group that started the game was really good.” Nets: G Ben Simmons missed the game and will sit out at least one more with left knee soreness. Brooklyn, which has lost three of four, committed 13 turnovers and Chicago had six steals to fuel a wave of fast breaks. I want them to own it and respond.” Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December. “We have to put that type of energy into it.”

In the opening two minutes of Friday's victory against the Brooklyn Nets, Patrick Beverley introduced himself to Chicago Bulls fans in signature style ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 on Friday night to snap a six-game ...

“I thought the group that started the game was really good.” Nets: G Ben Simmons missed the game and will sit out at least one more with left knee soreness. Brooklyn, which has lost three of four, committed 13 turnovers and Chicago had six steals to fuel a wave of fast breaks. I want them to own it and respond.” Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December. “We have to put that type of energy into it.”

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 on Friday night to snap a six-game ...

Nets: G Ben Simmons missed the game and will sit out at least one more with left knee soreness. Veteran point guard Patrick Beverley started and scored eight points in his Bulls debut. Brooklyn, which has lost three of four, committed 13 turnovers and Chicago had six steals to fuel a wave of fast breaks. Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December. All-Star DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams each scored 17 points. The Nets lost by their biggest margin this season, one point worse than a defeat by the Celtics on Feb.

Patrick Beverley started at point guard in his Bulls debut as the Bulls led by as many as 50 points in Chicago's victory over Brooklyn to snap thei...

He knows where the spots are and where he can talk and what he needs to do. “When you’ve got a guy like Pat Beverley on the team, the intensity that he comes (with), the first second he came in the energy he brings, you’ve got to follow that,” said DeRozan. When you see a teammate with that type of mentality, you’ve got to follow behind that and I think you saw that tonight.” I just tried to make the game easy for Zach, make sure he didn’t have to do a ton of dribbling, make sure DeMar caught it in his spots. The group that started the game defensively I thought put in the effort to contest and get out there and challenge shots and make it difficult. And then perhaps a how-do-you-like-us-now surprise with the feisty Caruso and Beverley at the tip of the spear. And the Bulls were enlivened closing out to make those attempts less pristine. But despite a 34-25 record, it’s mostly the skeletal remains of what was supposed to be maybe the last dynasty with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden now of the Brooklyn diaspora. Gold is said to be produced from a collision of stars, and perhaps the Bulls finally have the right formula. But the Bulls face the 10th place Washington Wizards Sunday in the United Center with a chance to move within a half game of Washington. We’ve got to come out with a sense of urgency and have fun with it. The NBA season often is likened to a marathon, and so it seemed going into the All-Star break the Bulls had hit the wall, six straight losses, outside the four-team play-in tournament in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, their energy seemingly depleted.

There have been questions about the leadership in the Bulls' locker room since 2017. While Beverley might solve that short-term, it's an indication of just ...

It’s no coincidence that the Cavaliers made a huge jump since adding Donovan Mitchell. When you see a teammate with that type of mentality, you’ve got to follow behind that, and I think you saw that.’’ “When you’ve got a guy like Pat Beverley on the team, the intensity that he comes [with], the second he came in the energy he brings, you’ve got to follow that,’’ DeRozan said. To be more precise, since 2017, when the Bulls traded Jimmy Butler. They all have different leadership styles, but they’re unquestionably leaders. Still, one of their top priorities after the season is moving off of “continuity’’ and more toward a voice that demands accountability.

Patrick Beverley was back playing in his home town Friday, 17 years after his high school career at Marshall came to an end. After the Bulls' blowout win ...

"I still have opportunity to play my game and try to help us win. "He's been in the league longer than me, so he's seen things I haven't seen yet. He's been great in the aspect of answering all the questions thoroughly and not giving me BS answers. He was introduced with the familiar, "From Chicago ..." It all worked well on Friday, with both the starters and second unit dominating. He finally found his way to the Bulls after being traded from the Lakers to Orlando on Feb.

Oh, what a welcome break from the Bulls that was this week. But I did miss seeing them, especially in this fun-bad 6 game losing streak where it almost ...

Or maybe I don’t understand the term ‘house money’. I think this is all house money now: either they win a bunch of games and have a thrilling PatBev-surgence, or they keep losing and have, uh, slightly better odds at keeping their first round pick. For the Bulls, everyone with working knees is back except for Goran Dragic, who is listed as questionable though he was a full participant in practice.

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Chicago Bulls as we continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Bulls prediction, pick, and how to watch.

Chicago seems to relish in mediocrity as the Bulls opted against blowing the team up in hopes of making a run in the play-in. Additionally, he is having a strong shooting season with 1.7 threes per game and a 36% three-point percentage. The veteran remains an efficient scorer despite a lack of outside shooting as he shoots 51% from the floor. Johnson is a deadeye from beyond the arc as he averaged 2.6 threes per game while shooting 46% from deep on the Suns. He’s continued that hot shooting as a member of the Nets, averaging 2.3 threes per game in his three appearances. DeMar is especially skilled at getting to the line as he averages 7.5 free throw attempts per game. The stretch-five is having a standard Vucevic season, averaging 17.9 PPG and 11.5 RPG. Bridges was strong on the Suns prior to the trade where he averages a career-high 17.2 PPG and 1.8 threes per game. The Nets covered 53% of their games while 53% went under the projected point total. That was their calling card prior to blowing things up as they allow the ninth-fewest points per game. Since those trades, the Nets went 3-4 although they did pick up a win over the Bulls. [Brooklyn Nets](/nba/brooklyn-nets) (34-24) visit the [Chicago Bulls](/nba/chicago-bulls) (26-33) on Friday night!

SportsLine's computer model simulated Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets 10000 times and revealed its NBA picks today.

- Nets vs. [DeMar DeRozan](/nba/players/1685250/demar-derozan/) and [Zach LaVine](/nba/players/2135543/zach-lavine/). On defense, the Nets are leading the NBA in blocked shots (6.5 per game) and 2-point percentage allowed (51.0%), and Brooklyn is in the top five of the NBA in field goal percentage (45.8%) and assists allowed (22.9 per game). 6 in the league, and Chicago is in the top five with 81.2% shooting at the free throw line. Bulls](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230224_BKN@CHI/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. Chicago has a top-eight defense in the NBA, including top-three marks in both defensive rebound rate and second-chance points allowed. Here are several [NBA odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds/futures/) and betting lines for Bulls vs. The talented wing is averaging 25.0 points and 6.3 rebounds with 66.3% true shooting since joining the Nets, and Brooklyn is in the top 10 of the NBA in offensive efficiency. You can [head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nets-vs-bulls-line-picks-advanced-computer-nba-model-releases-selections-for-fridays-matchup/#ttag=02242023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_NetsBulls). [Brooklyn Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/) visit United Center to face the [Chicago Bulls](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHI/chicago-bulls/) on Friday evening. [NBA](/nba/) game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four-plus seasons. Before making any Bulls vs.

The Nets have ruled out Dru Smith, Ben Simmons and David Duke Jr. Meanwhile, the Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball, Goran Dragic, Javonte Green, Carlik Jones and ...

The Brooklyn Nets come out of the All-Star break and head to Chicago to take on DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls.

The Nets have more defenders they can throw at him this time, so look for them to pick him up full court and get in his space early and often. The Nets did plenty to stop the other Bulls, but Lavine got busy to the tune of 38 points on 16-25 from the field. Harris’ second quarter barrage turned the game for the Nets last time against Chicago and he’ll look to break free so he can heat it up.

The Chicago Bulls need to pull it together in the last 23 games of the season to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Atkins ranks fourth all-time in assists at USF, sixth in points and played 11 seasons in the NBA.

"That was the moment when I wondered if this was for me,'' Atkins said. Atkins was offered a contract by the Magic. "I wanted to make my mark in college basketball. "Nobody was my friend,'' Atkins said. Chuck Daly, then the coach, had interest, but Atkins had one more season of a favorable financial contract in Croatia. "The coach said he kept other guys over me because he had already been to battle with them. "He was always trying to make himself better. He tried out for Oklahoma City's CBA team — and he was cut again. "But I knew I wanted to play college basketball. And that was before the shooting machines came along. I had no idea what was ahead of me and I was really kind of afraid. And if he wasn't playing it or practicing it, he was watching it.

Back from the All-Star break and Patrick Beverley is here to save the day!

DeMar Talks MVP, and Other Bulls Bullets](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/02/21/lonzo-saga-ends-for-now-did-the-bulls-pick-the-wrong-path-demar-talks-mvp-and-other-bulls-bullets/) [Patrick Beverley told LaVine his job is to score](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/02/23/patrick-beverley-already-had-a-clear-message-for-zach-lavine/). - The Nets are 2-2 since the Kevin Durant trade and completing their roster re-shuffle. - The last time these two played, Zach LaVine had an incredibly polarizing game. CT on NBC Sports Chicago (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio) or pick the opposite …)!

Find out who will play and who is out in today's injury report for the Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets game on February 24.

It is making 2.7 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 13.0 per game while shooting 35.4%. Bulls Nikola Vucevic recorded 22 points, 16 rebounds and three assists for the Bulls. Bulls vs. Bulls Season Insights Chicago Bulls Injury Report Today

Terry knew his heavy workload against the Bucks was a fluke because of all the injuries at the time, but he was still hoping for a rotation look.

“With the circumstances of what happened over break, I talked to [coach] Billy [Donovan], and he was like, ‘Hey, just keep doing what you’re doing — I love the way you played,’ ” Terry said Friday. The coach pointed out Dosunmu’s three fouls in the first half of the Bulls’ loss to All-Star Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers on Feb. You know what he brings, the type of mentality he brings. He was only getting those minutes because of how short-handed the injured Bulls were at the time. Rookie guard Dalen Terry went into the All-Star break knowing his days of playing 27 minutes — like he did against the Bucks on Feb. That all but disappeared once Patrick Beverley was added into the mix.

His scoring was minimal, but his defensive communication was felt instantly as the Bulls had one of their better showings on that side of the ball in almost ...

“I have a cold one after the game, after a win, a convincing win,” Beverley said. The 44-point loss was the fourth-largest margin of defeat in Nets history. And once the ball was tipped, he helped the Bulls jump out to the quick 11-2 start. The Nets (34-25) sure did, with one of their worst offensive showings of the season. “If you’re in a relationship, married, whatever the case may be, communication or the wife will get mad. Absolutely not, but even with Beverley having just two days of practice under his belt and one morning shootaround, coach Billy Donovan thought enough of him to change the starting lineup and rotation.

Patrick Beverley for MVP!? Not only did the Chicago Bulls look well-rested after a much-needed All-Star break, but there was a genuine sense of urgency to ...

DeMar Talks MVP, and Other Bulls Bullets](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/02/21/lonzo-saga-ends-for-now-did-the-bulls-pick-the-wrong-path-demar-talks-mvp-and-other-bulls-bullets/) While Alex Caruso and Patrick Beverley will never live up to the Caruso-Ball hype, we did see flashes of the old Bulls tonight. To be sure, there were *a lot* of bricks shot by this Nets team, but the Bulls also played on a string all night long. While I wasn’t a huge fan of Patrick Williams being moved to the bench (I’ll need a few games to fully decide what I think), there is no question that this lineup change brought out a sense of legitimate urgency. Not only did the Chicago Bulls look well-rested after a much-needed All-Star break, but there was a genuine sense of urgency to begin the game. Fast forward through the first two-quarters of tonight’s game, and LaVine had 18 points to his name on 7-10 shooting from the field.

Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 to snap a six-game skid.

“I thought the group that started the game was really good.” Nets: G Ben Simmons missed the game and will sit out at least one more with left knee soreness. Brooklyn, which has lost three of four, committed 13 turnovers and Chicago had six steals to fuel a wave of fast breaks. I want them to own it and respond.” Veteran point guard Patrick Beverley scored eight points in his Bulls debut. “We have to put that type of energy into it.”

Patrick Beverley gets the call. He'll start at point guard against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday for his debut as a Chicago Bull.

Beverley will join the starting corps against the Brooklyn Nets, who handed the Bulls a head-scratching loss on Feb. The most important thing is to get in the win column so we can try to make the playoffs.” So I trust in my abilities to help the team win. [Click here to follow the Bulls Talk Podcast.](https://link.chtbl.com/BullsTalk) We’ve been missing that." "Been texting him.

For the game, they will have their new point guard available, as Patrick Beverley will make his Bulls debut. Underdog NBA: "Status alert: Patrick Beverley ...

Patrick Beverley impacted his Bulls debut with far more than what the box score listed.

His knowledge of the game is definitely there and his compete level is off the charts.” “He’s a veteran guy, been in the league a long time. He been in some of the biggest games,” DeRozan said. “He’s a bright guy who has been around for a long time. “My job is not to hoist a lot of shots. “He’s just got a really good feel as a veteran guy of what’s going on out there from that position. But the Bulls played with a different energy on Friday night. “You’re in a relationship, married, whatever the case may be, communication or the wife will get mad. “I feel it more after the game than before.” You got a friend, he feels some type of way, communication or the friend gets mad. “His talk is really uplifting and inspiring and positive. Added DeMar DeRozan: “He holds everybody accountable and competes at a high level.

Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 to snap a six-game skid.

“I thought the group that started the game was really good.” Nets: G Ben Simmons missed the game and will sit out at least one more with left knee soreness. Brooklyn, which has lost three of four, committed 13 turnovers and Chicago had six steals to fuel a wave of fast breaks. I want them to own it and respond.” Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December. “We have to put that type of energy into it.”