The Chicago Bulls triumphed over the Atlanta Hawks with a decisive 131-116 victory in the NBA Eastern Conference play-in tournament at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday. This win propels the Bulls into a matchup against the Miami Heat for the final playoff berth in the East.
Coby White emerged as the standout performer, delivering a career-high 42 points on an impressive 15-of-21 shooting from the field. Demonstrating his versatility, White sank four of his five attempts from beyond the arc and showcased his ability to penetrate the Hawks’ defense with ease. Regardless of the defensive assignments thrown at him, White consistently found ways to navigate through the opposition, leading his team to victory.
The Bulls have been striving to meet expectations since forming their core trio of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic in August 2021. With LaVine limited to just 25 games this season due to injury and internal conflicts, White seized the opportunity to step up. Drafted seventh overall in 2019, he regained head coach Billy Donovan’s confidence, starting in 78 of his 79 regular-season appearances. White averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 assists, and connected on 37.6% of his 2.6 three-point attempts per game, solidifying his role as a key contributor for the Bulls.
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