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LaVine and Vucevic are key to the fourth quarter rally as the Bulls defeat the Grizzlies


LaVine and Vucevic are key to the fourth quarter rally as the Bulls defeat the Grizzlies


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to spark Chicago's comeback as the Bulls defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 126-123 on Monday night.

Nikola Vucevic finished the game with 22 points for the Bulls. Coby White scored 20 points and Josh Giddey finished the game with 12 points, eight assists and 13 rebounds, including a key offensive rebound in the final seconds.

Desmond Bane led Memphis with 30 points, making 11 of 19 shots, including 6 of 10 from 3-point range. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 points, while Jake LaRavia finished with 17 points and Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 10 assists.

The Bulls led 126-123 after Giddy drained two free throws with 8.9 seconds left. Memphis had the final shot, but Bane's 3-point attempt missed.

Takeaways

Bulls: Chicago used a rush in the fourth quarter, starting with about nine minutes left. After trailing by as many as 20 points, Chicago managed to outrun Memphis and outscore the Grizzlies 33-23 in the fourth quarter.

Grizzlies: Memphis continues to squander its lead in the third quarter. At one point during that period, the Grizzlies had a 15-point lead. But like in previous games, they allowed a big run to get the Bulls back into the game.

Key moment

The Bulls trailed 106-98 when LaVine and Vucevic returned to the court with about nine minutes left. This began Chicago's comeback. The Bulls would outscore Memphis 22-6 over the next four minutes, capped by a 3-pointer from LaVine. That was enough for Chicago to defend the victory.

Key statistics

Both teams had problems keeping the ball at the beginning of the season. But the Bulls only committed nine turnovers and Memphis had ten.

Next

Chicago hosts Orlando on Wednesday. Memphis plays at home against the Nets on Wednesday night.

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