The Chicago Bulls have been on a roll lately, and on Wednesday night, they got a huge boost from Zach LaVine. The Bulls guard scored 39 points to lead his team to a 109-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the play-in game.
LaVine was on fire from the start, scoring 16 points in the first quarter, and he kept up his hot shooting throughout the game. He finished with 39 points on 14-of-25 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three-point range. He also had seven rebounds and four assists.
LaVine was the driving force behind the Bulls’ victory, but he wasn’t alone. Lauri Markkanen had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Coby White added 17 points and five assists.
The Bulls were able to take control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Raptors 56-44 after halftime. They held off a late surge from Toronto, who cut the lead to two points late in the fourth quarter, but LaVine and the Bulls were able to close out the game.
The win was a huge one for the Bulls, as they now have a chance to make the playoffs. They will face the Washington Wizards in the first round of the playoffs, and with LaVine playing at this level, they have a chance to make some noise.
LaVine has been one of the best players in the NBA this season, and Wednesday night was just another example of his greatness. He was able to take over the game when it mattered most, and he led his team to a crucial victory. If he can continue to play at this level, the Bulls could be a dangerous team in the playoffs.
