NOVEMBER 14, 2022•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 126-103 blowout loss that dropped them to 6-8, including a mismatch behind the arcThe Chicago Bulls dug themselves into a hole early at the United Center in a second-straight loss.
5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 126-103 blowout loss, including a mismatch behind the arc and yet another sluggish startThe Chicago Bulls dropped a second straight game Sunday night in a 126-103 blowout at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. They are now 6-8 on t...
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Andre Drummond - Double-double off benchDrummond ended Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Nuggets with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes.
ImpactDrummond didn't need too many minutes to make an impact, and the veteran big man has managed to contribute off the bench on a steady basis for the Bulls. Even though he's not the fantasy stud he was with the Pistons back in the day, Drummond can still be a serviceable option in deeper formats. He already has three double-doubles despite not playing more than 22 minutes in any game this season. And in the event that Nikola Vucevic were to suffer an injury, Drummond would be in line for a sizable boost in minutes.
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Patrick Williams - Efficient despite lossWilliams registered 15 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Nuggets.
ImpactWilliams reached the 15-point mark for the second time this season, and while he's been struggling from the field at times, this was one of his most efficient performances of the season. It'd be a stretch to think he's going to score at this rate -- and with these levels of efficiency -- on a regular basis going forward, so fantasy managers must understand this outing is likely an outlier rather than the norm going forward. He's averaging 11.4 points but shooting 48.5 percent from the field in seven games during the current month.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Zach LaVine - Puts up 21 points in lossLaVine contributed 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Nuggets.
ImpactLaVine had major struggles from deep, but those shooting woes have been a tendency of late since the star guard has made just 30.8 percent of his three-point attempts over his last five outings. Despite the long-range woes, LaVine has found ways to remain productive and has now scored at least 20 points in each of his last three outings, as his role as one of Chicago's main scoring weapons, alongside DeMar DeRozan, is all but certain even if he endures struggles and has some bad games from time to time.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Flashes passing skillsJokic racked up eight points (4-4 FG), six rebounds, 14 assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 victory over the Bulls.
ImpactJokic attempted a season-low four shots, but he was perfect from the field in a game in which he decided to showcase his elite passing ability. The 14 assists tied a season-high mark for the two-time MVP winner, and this was the sixth time this season that he recorded 10 or more dimes. Fantasy managers were clearly not expecting this scoring output, but when it comes to Jokic, he can deliver elite value even when he's not operating as Denver's main scoring threat. The star big man is averaging 20.5 points, 9.5 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game through six November appearances.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. - Carries Denver to victoryPorter ended with 31 points (11-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 win over the Bulls.
ImpactPorter ended up as the Nuggets' highest scorer on a night when Nikola Jokic had a relatively quiet performance, and it was also a bounce-back effort for him since he was coming off a season-low seven points in Friday's loss against the Celtics. That lack of consistency doesn't help fantasy managers, but Porter remains a strong contributor in all formats due to his scoring and efficiency. He's averaging 17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game across six November appearances.
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