NIKOLA VUCEVIC NEWS

LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in game

Zach LaVine scored 39 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 against his former team and the Chicago Bulls overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in tourna...

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nikola Vucevic has a lot to prove vs Raptors in NBA elimination game The Chicago Bulls and Nikola Vucevic get a final chance to make a good impression in a brutal NBA season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Raptors host the Bulls in play-in game

The Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls hit the court in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit heads to Chicago for conference showdown

Chicago and Detroit will take the floor in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas hosts Chicago in cross-conference contest

Chicago plays Dallas for a non-conference matchup

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks wrap up top seed in NBA with 105-92 victory over Bulls

Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the top seed in the NBA playoffs, beating the...

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vucevic and the Bulls take on conference foe Milwaukee

Milwaukee and Chicago will take the floor in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets 121-91 on Friday night

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 29/12/6 line in loss Vucevic closed with 29 points (12-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Vucevic was extremely efficient against Los Angeles, making 12 of 16 shots from the field, including three of four attempts from beyond the arc. The big man recorded his highest scoring total since Jan. 15 and registered his eighth double-double across his past 11 contests. Vucevic added six assists to his stat line, a mark he has reached 10 times this season.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Bulls 121-110

LeBron James scored 25 points in his return to the starting lineup, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-110

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112

Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers’ comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bu...

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago puts road win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Chicago aims to extend its six-game road win streak with a victory against Los Angeles

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ejected Sunday Vucevic was ejected from Sunday's 118-108 victory over the Lakers after totaling four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes.

Impact The veteran center got two quick technical fouls while arguing a call in the second quarter, but Chicago was able to pull out a victory without him. Vucevic had seven double-doubles in his prior eight games before the ejection, and he'll be spoiling to record another one Monday against the Clippers as the Bulls fight to make the postseason.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls' Nikola Vucevic apologizes after being ejected by Tony Brothers Considering Vucevic only swears in Serbian, it was quite the feat by Brothers to not only understand what was said, but hit him with a secon...

MARCH 26, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

LaVine scores 33, Bulls rout the Trail Blazers 124-96

Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls dominated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 124-96

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held in check Wednesday Vucevic ended with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-91 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Vucevic posted six consecutive double-doubles ahead of Wednesday's matchup, but he was unable to find as much success against Philadelphia's strong frontcourt. This was just the fifth time this year that the 32-year-old was held below 10 points, and he'll have a favorable opportunity to bounce back against the Trail Blazers on Friday.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in OT win Vucevic notched 21 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four steals and two assists across 46 minutes during Monday's 109-105 double-overtime win over the 76ers.

Impact With the Bulls fighting to hang onto a spot in the play-in tournament, Vucevic has stepped up his game and reeled off six straight double-doubles, averaging 19.7 points, 12.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch while shooting a cool 50.0 percent from the floor. On the year, the veteran center is once again averaging a double-double a night, the fifth straight season he's done so and the ninth time in his career.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia takes road win streak into matchup with Chicago

Philadelphia is looking to continue its six-game road win streak with a victory over Chicago

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime

Zach LaVine scored 26 points, DeMar DeRozan had 25 and the Chicago Bulls defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 109-105 in double overtime to snap their eight-game winning...

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in win Vucevic notched 21 points (9-20 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 46 minutes during Friday's 139-131 double-overtime win over the Timb...

Impact DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine will get the headlines after combining for 88 points, but Vucevic certainly pulled his weight too and had one of the dunks of the year over Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Vucevic is averaging 21.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists over his last four games, but he will have his hands full with Bam Adebayo and the Heat on the schedule Saturday.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan scores 49 as Bulls beat Timberwolves in double OT

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 49 points, Zach LaVine finished with 39 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-131 in double overtime

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-double Vucevic had 20 points (8-22 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 117-114 loss to the Kings.

Impact Vucevic struggled from deep but still posted his third straight double-double. During this stretch, he's averaging 21.0 points, 13.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 34.3 minutes with 44/33/90 shooting splits.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota faces Chicago, aims for 5th straight road win

Minnesota will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Timberwolves play Chicago

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVine scores 36 points, Bulls beat Rockets 119-111

Zach LaVine scored 36 and DeMar DeRozan added 27 as the Chicago Bulls used a huge run in the fourth quarter for a 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong double-double in win Vucevic contributed 25 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 117-96 win over Denver.

Impact Vucevic got the better of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and posted his fourth outing of the season with at least 25 points and 15 rebounds. The talented big man has yet to miss a game this season and is averaging 17.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks with 51/35/81 shooting splits.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE