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Michael Mulford

Player grades: Zach LaVine’s 20-point fourth quarter lifts Bulls over Nets

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, 108-99, to snap their two-game losing streak.

It was Zach LaVine who led the way for the Bulls, scoring 29 points including a 20-point fourth quarter to help clinch the victory for Chicago.

The Bulls entered the fourth quarter down by three points before LaVine caught fire in the final 12 minutes, hitting 6-of-10 from the field and 4-of-6 from 3-point range.

DeMar DeRozan added 20 points while Ayo Dosunmu scored 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Nikola Vucevic finished with 7 points and 15 rebounds on the night.

Check out the player grades below from Tuesday night’s victory.

DeMar DeRozan: B+

DeMar DeRozan finished Tuesday night’s win over the Nets with 20 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block. Deebo had a night off down the stretch as Zach LaVine took the reins in the fourth and clinched the game for the Bulls.

Zach LaVine: A

Zach LaVine stole the show on Tuesday night, leading the Bulls with 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, including scoring 20 fourth quarter points to help Chicago get the victory. LaVine exploded down the stretch, putting the Bulls on his back and outlasting Durant and the Nets.

Nikola Vucevic: B

Nikola Vucevic didn’t get many shot attempts in Tuesday’s victory but he made up for it on the glass. Vooch finished with 7 points and 15 rebounds on 3-of-8 shooting from the floor.

Ayo Dosunmu: A-

Ayo Dosunmu returned after a one game absence and balled out on TNT, finishing Tuesday night’s win with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals on 7-of-11 shooting. Ayo helped defend Kyrie Irving well throughout the night, forcing him to hit just 2-of-12 from the field.

Patrick Williams: A

Patrick Williams has heard the skeptics and he’s responded with his play. Williams played his best game of the season on Tuesday, finishing with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Maybe all he needed was to hear Billy Donovan hint at a potential lineup change.

Goran Dragic: A-

Goran Dragic continues to produce off the bench for the Bulls, finishing with 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists on 4-of-6 shooting from downtown in Tuesday’s victory. The veteran point guard has been everything Billy Donovan hoped for as Dragic has provided leadership and offense almost every night.

 

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