Streaking Bulls Host Nets
The Chicago Bulls play host to the Brooklyn Nets at United Center on Tuesday evening.

The Bulls (29-39) have won their last three games, but they are, 5-5, in their last 10 games. They will look to get back on track and to improve on their, 13-20, home record. Zach LaVine has been back in action and is averaging 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals, over the last two games. Nikola Vucevic continues to play well, averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and and 1.0 steals, while Coby White is averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game. The Bulls are shooting an average of 47.7 percent from the field, which is eighth best in the league, while they are scoring an average of 110.9 points per game. However, they need to do a better job of taking care of the ball, as they are giving up 14.6 turnovers per game, which is fourth most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Nets (44-24) are, 5-5, in their last 10 games, but they are coming off a win in their most recent contest. They will look to build some momentum and add to their, 19-16, road record, as they face the fifth and final game of a road trip. James Harden (hamstring) will remain sidelined, but Kevin Durant continues to play at a very high level, 28.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 blocks, in 33 minutes per game. Kyrie Irving also continues to play well, averaging 27.4 points, 6.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, while Joe Harris is averaging 14.1 points, while shooting an average of 48 percent from long range. The Nets are averaging 118.6 points per game, which is second most in the league, and they are shooting a league-best 49.2 percent from the field. On the other hand, they are giving up an average of 114.6 points per game, which is eighth most in the league.
Posted on: 5/10/2021 7:46 PM
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