DECEMBER 8, 2022•BOSTONHERALD.COM
6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 115-111 win over the Washington Wizards, including a powerful finish from their Big ThreeThe Chicago Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak Wednesday with a 115-111 win over the Washington Wizards. The Bulls improved to 10-14 a...
Rui Hachimura - Out FridayHachimura (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against Indiana.
ImpactHachimura was given a week-to-week timeline, as he has not played played since Nov. 18 due to right knee soreness. Anthony Gill and Deni Avdija are likely to continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Hachimura's next chance to play is Saturday's game against the Clippers.
DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Tabbed as questionable FridayPorzingis is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.
ImpactPorzingis' ankle issue pops up at an unfortunate time, as he's come into his own of late, averaging 28.8 points, 10.4 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.6 steals over the past five games. He has missed only one previous game this season. Daniel Gafford saw a season-high 25 minutes in Porzingis' lone absence, with Taj Gibson, Kyle Kuzma and Anthony Gill also being candidates to see additional run should Porzingis sit out again Friday.
DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Will Barton - Questionable against IndianaBarton is questionable to play in Friday's game agains the Pacers due to left foot soreness.
ImpactBarton is questionable to miss his first game of the season Friday. The veteran forward has failed to reach double-digit scoring in each of his last seven games.
DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Well-rounded stat line in lossAvdija racked up 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Bulls.
ImpactAvdija was benched in the second half of a game against Charlotte last week but has now played at least 25 minutes in his last two appearances. He was productive on both ends of the court Wednesday, scoring in double figures for the first time since Nov. 27 while also racking up a season-high four steals. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 6.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Williams relegation to Bulls bench put on pause while Javonte Green is out“We’ll probably put [Green] back in the starting lineup [when he’s healthy] to see what that looks like,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said.
DECEMBER 8, 2022•SUNTIMES.COM
Postgame Press - WAS at CHI: Wes Unseld Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, Monte Morris
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