Magic vs. Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday January 3, 2022
Orlando Magic 98, Chicago Bulls 102 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryLonzo Ball, Billy Donovan return, and Bulls beat Magic for eighth straight win
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/3050101/2022/0… – 1:36 AM
Josh Martin @LonzoWireSee the best shots of the Bulls celebrating DeMar DeRozan’s game-winners. lonzowire.usatoday.com/gallery/epic-p… – 1:00 AM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsiderTop Rookies on Mon
Cade Cunningham, 19 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast, 1 blk
Franz Wagner, 22 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl
Herb Jones, 11 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 4 stl, 1 blk
Omer Yurtseven, 5 pts, 17 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl
Josh Christopher, 13 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 3 stl – 12:40 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Heat battled in this one but just couldn’t do enough here late
Turnovers, missed chances, etc
Tyler Herro just couldn’t make magic happen that he does so often
7 for 22 – 12:18 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopAfter shooting an uncharacteristic 7-for-13 from the line, DeMar DeRozan took the United Center court postgame for practice.
It’s emblematic of a work ethic that permeates a team on its first 8-gm win streak in close to a decade
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 12:11 AM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsShout out to Coby and Vooch! pic.twitter.com/shVW3ojW1R – 12:02 AM
Ric Bucher @RicBucherThere’s Something Special Going On In Chicago shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast – 11:53 PM
Troy Brown @Troy_Brown33Damn, I must’ve of got pretty high on that block if they calling me Derrick 🤣
Im fasho taking that as a compliment LOL 👏🏾
Good Win
– 11:45 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavsNothing like a magic show in Dallas, TX 🔮
@Luka Doncic | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ueJ0IwjyAU – 11:39 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefNikola Vucevic on Bulls being 1st in East: “It’s a special feeling… It also gives you a different type of confidence and swag when you go into games.”
Added Bulls now need to play at even higher level because opponents are chasing them and view them as “team to beat” – 11:30 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsVooch with jokes…. – 11:17 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsLIVE: Nikola Vucevic media availability after tonight’s win over the Magic twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:17 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbsThe Bulls being almost five points worse per 100 with LaVine on the floor is all the evidence analytic haters need – 11:16 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsIt wasn’t pretty on Monday, but the Bulls have now won 8 straight. Meanwhile, keep an eye on Billy Donovan’s coffee table.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/1/3… – 11:14 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopDeMar DeRozan said he made 250 free throws on the United Center court postgame. Was mad he shot 7-13 from the line. – 11:13 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeDeMar DeRozan says he normally goes back to the gym and makes “a couple hundred” free throws to keep his rhythm right but the back-to-backs disrupted that routine. He stayed on the court to shoot after going 7-13 from the line tonight. – 11:11 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsLIVE: DeMar DeRozan media availability after tonight’s win over the Magic twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:10 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsJust another day at the office. pic.twitter.com/KShEVXaNhz – 11:05 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsMake it 8 straight for the Bulls … and the hat! A pre Christmas gift from my wife.. a perfect 8-0 pic.twitter.com/BKNRWztQWv – 10:58 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierBulls game ended about 30 min ago. They’re breaking down the United Center court to switch over to hockey
But DeMar DeRozan after going an uncharacteristic 7 for 13 at FT line is out here still shooting FTs pic.twitter.com/Ri5bjJejHy – 10:58 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicFranz Wagner tonight:
22 PTS
5 REB
3 AST
8-13 FG
It marked his tenth 20+ point game this season
@SASsoftware x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/jab5GFrN43 – 10:51 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRFINAL BOX: Chicago 102, Orlando 98 pic.twitter.com/M8Jm5yVhGv – 10:44 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsLIVE: Postgame media availability after tonight’s win over the Magic twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:43 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerbyZach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan should both start the #NBAAllStar Game. – 10:39 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls win. Let’s celebrate. 1st -8 game win streak since 2012. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/rpHO2lVLWa – 10:39 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_priceNEW: Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. carried chip on his shoulder into Chicago, but wasn’t enough to get win against Bulls orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 10:36 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerbyAnother ugly W for Da Bulls
👀🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 – 10:34 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsFinal Numbers 📊
DeMar: 29p/3r/2a/1s
Zach: 27p/3r/1s
Coby: 17p/2r/2a/1b
Vooch: 13p/17r/1a/2s/2b
Derrick: 7p/5r/1s
Zo: 3p/7r/7a/3s
Troy: 3p/8r/4a/2s/1b
Ayo: 3p/2r/1a pic.twitter.com/K9Jl7sOg5I – 10:32 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatkoThe @Chicago Bulls DeMar DeRozan (29p) and Zach LaVine (27p) have each scored at least 25 points in the same game 14 times this season, eight more such games than any other duo this season. – 10:31 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicgood fight fellas pic.twitter.com/UdeA2GIact – 10:29 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNohBulls 102, Magic 98. pic.twitter.com/SKeX1mt3Hd – 10:29 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageFinal: Bulls 102, Magic 98
For Orlando, Franz Wagner – 22 pts, 5 rebs
Wendell Carter Jr. – 21 pts, 10 rebs
Gary Harris – 19 pts
For Chicago, DeMar DeRozan – 29 pts
Zach LaVine – 27 pts
Nikola Vucevic – 13 pts, 17 rebs – 10:29 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls win their 8th straight….( 1st 8 game win streak since 2012. Bulls 102-98. Vooch with 13-17. DeRozan-29 LaVine-27. Coby-17 off the bench – 10:28 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsEIGHT WINS IN A ROW. pic.twitter.com/HFL48nsJhs – 10:28 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefFinal: Bulls 102, Magic 98
DeRozan: 29 pts
LaVine: 27 pts
Coby: 17 pts, 7-11 FG (10 pts in Q4)
Bulls are 25-10 and have first 8-game win streak since March 2012 – 10:28 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliamsZach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have each scored 25+ points in 14 games this season, including tonight against the Magic.
No other duo has done this more than 6 times.
The Bulls are 12-2 in these games. – 10:28 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicwoof that was a rough final possession for Orlando. Took way too long to get a shot off down four. – 10:27 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierBulls beat the Magic 102-98.
That’s an eight-game winning streak for Chicago, its longest since 2012 – 10:27 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryFinal: Bulls 102, Magic 98.
DeMar DeRozan: 29/3/2
Zach LaVine: 27/3
Coby White: 17/2/2
Nikola Vučević: 13/17/1
The Bulls are now 25-10. – 10:26 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsBULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN. pic.twitter.com/l0X4QjIBNV – 10:26 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBulls 102, Magic 98
The Bulls have won 8 straight for 1st time since March 2012.
DeRozan 29 pts
LaVine 27 pts
Vucevic 13 pts, 17 rebs
White 17 pts
Ball 7 assists
F. Wagner 22 pts
Carter Jr. 21 pts, 10 rebs – 10:26 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopPistons beat Bucks. Bulls will take 2-game lead over Nets and Bucks with a win. – 10:25 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoopsThe two best mid-major teams in country will play on Thursday:
USF vs. Loyola Chicago at Salt Lake CC at 12 pm local time.
Now this needs to get on TV!!!! – 10:24 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAMagic rookie Franz Wagner has 22 points tonight vs. the Bulls. He now has 10 20-point games, the most by a rookie this season. – 10:20 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsMay I make a request–please …Zach LaVine should be getting ” star” calls…it’s about time. – 10:18 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls win challenge. Trying to convince Bill this is not a disco party light 😂 pic.twitter.com/7OmaNW0JFQ – 10:16 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerbyThere’s a naked @bennythebull running around in Chicago. – 10:16 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicMagic broadcast is usually one of the best in the league, but I have to disagree with Rich and Jeff re: DeRozan. He didn’t fall off in San Antonio; the only reason he didn’t make an All-Star team as a Spur was because the teams stank. – 10:15 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicthe Magic took way too long to take that foul – 10:13 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefBilly Donovan just won a challenge to get a Nikola Vucevic shooting foul on Terrance Ross overturned — Bulls were up 95-87
Magic won the ensuing tip, but Ross missed to cap the possession – 10:12 PM
The Ringer @ringernbaThe Bulls bench loves beautiful buckets 😍 pic.twitter.com/eVtg0f3meJ – 10:11 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryVučević just adamantly whirled his finger to signal to Donovan to challenge that foul call against him.
Donovan points at Vooch and asks multiple times, ‘Are you sure?’ Then signals for timeout to challenge.
Challenge successful.
Donovan points at Vooch as if to say “nice job” – 10:11 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsZach with the stepback is *chef’s kiss*
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/urtjLXOJCK – 10:10 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBilly Donovan has challenged this foul on Nikola Vucevic. – 10:08 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls” Vooch” with six straight dbl-dbl…18 on the season. – 10:04 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsVooch cleans up the glass!
@NBCSChicago | @Nikola Vucevic pic.twitter.com/Ph6FKR0uuN – 10:04 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls 90-87 3:37 DeRozan with 24. LaVine with 22 – 10:04 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price3 days into the New Year and the Magic are playing another game going down to the wire. – 10:03 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicthe funniest possible outcome is a DeMar DeRozan three-point buzzer-beater, right? – 10:02 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryWith 4:32 left to play in Chicago, the Bulls lead the Magic 86-85. Will it come down to another DeMar DeRozan dagger? #LeaguePassAlert – 10:01 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopGotta give Magic some credit. Lose an emotional, OT game last night in Boston and are battling shorthanded tonight.
This team has some nice young pieces. They’ve had trouble staying healthy. – 10:01 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop18th double-double for Vucevic. Top-10 in NBA. – 9:59 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsNets lose again. Good for the Bulls, but seedings won’t matter much with the top four teams in the East come postseason. – 9:57 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopNets lose to Grizzlies. Bucks trailing Pistons in 4th (what?). Bulls with opportunity here. – 9:55 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageR.J. Hampton headed to the locker room after it appeared that he rolled his ankle during the @Orlando Magic‘s road game against the @Chicago Bulls. – 9:55 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopThis is the 22nd time that DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine have each surpassed 20 points in same game. – 9:54 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsYou are watching a master at work.
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/SHQdVjHVlb – 9:50 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopPretty remarkable how often Derrick Jones Jr. flies in unimpeded for offensive rebounds. That has to be on opponents’ scouting reports. Blocking out, the lost art . . . – 9:49 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicGary Harris through three quarters:
16 PTS
6-13 FG
4-7 3P
@SASsoftware x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/Pnh0WX3W91 – 9:48 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_priceWhat could Cole Anthony have possibly said to get a tech there? lol – 9:45 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopAlfonzo McKinnie in for first action since exiting protocols. – 9:45 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsNeed a nice, strong finish here.
DeMar DeRozan: 21 points
Zach LaVine: 18 points
Nikola Vucevic: 9 pts, 13 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk pic.twitter.com/j9Cc4AClX9 – 9:43 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PREND OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: Chicago 69, Orlando 66 pic.twitter.com/JTUQiETYTe – 9:43 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls4th quarter @670TheScore Bulls 69-66. – 9:43 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic🚨 @Terrence Ross throwdown 🚨
📺: https://t.co/4HTWHBSJkG pic.twitter.com/sLR0w9Yv5a – 9:43 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports#Bulls have played two games this season where neither team reached 100 pts, the two vs. Detroit early in the season. They lead Orlando 69-66 after 3Qs in a real sloppy game. DeRozan 21, LaVine 18 – 9:42 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsStrong take by Coby!
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/G8jxGtkAGH – 9:40 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicTerrence Ross with the hammer pic.twitter.com/eRD04KZoAu – 9:39 PM
Austin Kent @AustinKentReplacing the roadmap with one big set of Robin Lopez chucking the ball backwards out of post-ups. I will not be taking questions at this time. pic.twitter.com/ldhZPVQYeu – 9:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_priceThe timing of the Magic’s turnovers seemingly are more debilitating than the volume of them. – 9:37 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsDeMar’s middie game stays elite.
@NBCSChicago | @DeMar DeRozan pic.twitter.com/khpGxw3G7r – 9:29 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicFranz Wagner is always under control pic.twitter.com/xVB3BKX94n – 9:23 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicwhat a frame 📸 pic.twitter.com/8kSSU13v96 – 9:23 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicvet move from the rook @Franz Wagner
📺: https://t.co/4HTWHBSJkG pic.twitter.com/N0PAkQTT5a – 9:22 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoopsMore does anyone even remember Michael Jordan anymore stuff from DeMar DeRozan with first Bulls dual Player of Week awards in one month since 1990.
on.nba.com/3mSxba5 – 9:21 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs👁 Magic Vision 👁
@Luka Doncic | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/qjVZYBrpJr – 9:18 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsIf you hit a three in the NBA, would you hold up three fingers like Derrick or like Vooch? pic.twitter.com/3uPa6OAdMe – 9:12 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosenFurky Magic.
@Furkan Korkmaz tonight:
22 PTS / 7-11 fg / 7 REB / 3 AST
and 7 minutes to go. – 9:07 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicintermission
@Wendell Carter Jr. leads the way with 10 PTS pic.twitter.com/B9DcdCWTKc – 9:04 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageHalftime: Bulls 45, Magic 40
Chicago outscores Orlando 30-19 in the 2nd
Wendell Carter Jr. leads ORL with 10 pts & 6 rebs
DeMar DeRozan leads CHI with 15 pts – 9:02 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsIntermission.
DeMar DeRozan: 15 points
Nikola Vucevic: 7 pts, 9 rebs pic.twitter.com/OzCfjzUR6B – 9:02 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRHALFTIME BOX: Chicago 45, Orlando 40 pic.twitter.com/y9jEiHhAxU – 9:01 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsHalftime: Bulls 45-40. DeRozan 15pts. Vucevic 7pts 9 reb. – 8:59 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsSmoooooooth transition pass by Zo!
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/M9CjeixG0Q – 8:59 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBulls 45, Magic 40 at half
DeRozan 15 pts
Vucevic 7 pts, 9 rebs
Ball 3 pts, 4 assists, 3 rebs
Carter 10 pts, 6 rebs
Both teams under 39% – 8:59 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsLongball Lonzo!
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/RTxDNUbeAb – 8:57 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopWhen these teams met in Orlando earlier this season, Nikola Vucevic said he has a strong relationship with Wendell Carter Jr. Said he has always liked his game and thinks he has a special future.
Both centers headed to double-double land tonight. – 8:55 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWobyou have one job tonight @Orlando Magic and that’s to be winning this game by 1 or 2 points with less than 24 seconds remaining thank you – 8:54 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicthe cross + the finish 🤧
📺: https://t.co/4HTWHBSJkG pic.twitter.com/LZ8uvxPJuc – 8:52 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefTroy Brown Jr. appears ahead of Alfonzo McKinnie, who returned from protocols tonight, in Bulls’ rotation
And Brown Jr. continues to make most of minutes. 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 stl/blk and a made 3-pointer already midway through second quarter – 8:50 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBSIf the Nets, Bucks, Bulls and Heat end up being the East’s final four, who would you like to face who in the second round?
I think I want Bucks-Heat and Nets-Bulls. Really build up that Bucks-Heat rivalry, and DeMar/LaVine trying to match buckets with the Nets would be awesome. – 8:48 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls down 1-on a left corner 3. 9:03 remaining 2nd. – 8:40 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsPut him in the spin cycle!
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/hSpB14yPak – 8:40 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopI’m too far away to photograph it but Alex Caruso is in a ski hat, plaid shirt and carrying what looks like an iced coffee or smoothie in a plastic up with a straw sticking out of it. #hipsteralert – 8:39 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopUse “Terrence Ross” and “shot selection” in the same sentence.
Lotta possibilities. – 8:36 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsGetting good shots, just need them to fall. pic.twitter.com/mkqfxwrHq3 – 8:36 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefAyo Dosunmu 3-pointer saved Bulls from lowest-scoring first quarter of season. It remains the season opener, when they trailed Pistons 20-14 after one
Tonight, Magic lead 21-15. Bulls shot 5-22 and missed first eight 3s – 8:36 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls down 21-15..Considering how poorly the Bulls played in the 1st quarter–a 6 point deficit isn’t bad. Bulls shot 22%, 1-9-3s. – 8:35 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsCheck that, they waved off Coby’s last-second bucket, so #Bulls trail 21-15 – 8:35 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PREND OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Orlando 21, Chicago 17 pic.twitter.com/WbiWZoiEtW – 8:35 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopCoby White hoop waved off after video review. – 8:35 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsReal sluggish start for #Bulls vs. Orlando. They were 3-for-19 from field, 0-for-8 from 3-pt line, until late flurry got them within 21-17 after 1stQ. Maybe they won’t have to switch to Fleming to coach 2nd half. – 8:34 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopDosunmu makes 1st Bulls 3. They started 0-8. – 8:32 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicthe chemistry is ~elite~
@Franz Wagner 👀 @Wendell Carter Jr.
📺: https://t.co/4HTWHBSJkG pic.twitter.com/Wo9iUC0tNg – 8:27 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic2K for @Wendell Carter Jr. 👏 pic.twitter.com/KTU4R33sbA – 8:24 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageFranz Wagner doing it all tonight. Scoring. Playmaking.
Wagner with a quick 7 points and 2 assists.
Magic 17, Bulls 6 with 5:58 left in the 1st. – 8:23 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic(as an aside, the Magic picked Franz Wagner with the selection they received from Chicago in the Nikola Vučević trade) – 8:23 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicwhat’s the over/under for Franz Wagner career All-Star appearances? 0.5? Is 1.5 too ambitious? – 8:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopAnyone miss watching Lonzo Ball play basketball?
From his throw-ahead passes to his defensive IQ, he’s quite the show. – 8:18 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsZo is back and so is his court vision 🔥
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/HOP5AOX73q – 8:18 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRThe @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,167 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 8:16 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopWendell Carter Jr. has made no secret about desire to beat Bulls. He appreciates the organization and city but says he has extra motivation against the team that traded him. Had 19 pts, 12 rebs, 4 assists in Magic win here last year. Asked him if he has repeat in him, he smiled. – 8:15 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicbig guard flow 😈 @Franz Wagner
📺: https://t.co/4HTWHBSJkG pic.twitter.com/UQiHZpR6MQ – 8:15 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic8-0 run to start 👏 – 8:14 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofaThis is my first time in Milwaukee, finally checking that box. After four-ish years covering the league, only NBA city I haven’t been to is Orlando pic.twitter.com/FufWuaV2TV – 8:13 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicthe Bulls’ decision to wear white for all their home games >>>> – 8:11 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsMagic of course on bum-ass team alert! – 8:10 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsFlight 8 is ready!
@Zach LaVine | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/8ksKpOjgWN – 8:00 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls👀🔴 – 8:00 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsZach in Kobes tonight #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/NXQ1EvYjJM – 7:51 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBilly Donovan joins me 1 on 1..NOW @Chicago Bulls @670TheScore – 7:50 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsBulls lose Javonte Green 2-4 weeks with a groin injury, and other important news that will shape your next 20 minutes …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/1/3… – 7:46 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsWe might need to come up with a hashtag for all our shoe game posts… pic.twitter.com/vrXyvfw5NX – 7:37 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRTONIGHT’S STARTERS:
January 3 at Chicago pic.twitter.com/vAjnXJRXz9 – 7:32 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsWelcome back Zo to the starting lineup!
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/vDtImr1afj – 7:30 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsFlight Brothers. pic.twitter.com/KREvONDzIi – 7:12 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWireThe Chicago Bulls had four games postponed due to health and safety protocols. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/01/03/the… – 7:02 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsZo back in the building!
@zennioptical | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/iZZPsGTk1X – 6:55 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierAlex Caruso (foot) is doing great, per Billy Donovan. He’s been doing some individual work, but Bulls want him to have a full contact practice before he plays in a game.
He should have a chance this week before Fridays game – 6:52 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_GanterSome Raptors scheduling changes: Lowry return on Feb 3 has now been moved to Feb. 1., Bulls game from Dec. 16 is now Feb. 3. Magic game originally Dec. 20 now on March 4. Bulls game in Chicago on Dec. 22 now moved to Jan. 26. Raps Feb. 1 game in Atlanta moved to Jan. 31 … more – 6:49 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagictonight’s 🖐 in Chicago pic.twitter.com/PxrSanMC7z – 6:42 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageThe @Orlando Magic will start Tim Frazier, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., and Mo Bamba against the @Chicago Bulls tonight. – 6:40 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRTONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 38 at CHICAGO
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣4⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
5⃣C: @TheRealMoBamba
1⃣4⃣G: @Gary Harris
8⃣G: @Timfraz23
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#MagicTogether – 6:40 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsBulls Head Coach Billy Donovan says Javonte Green out 2-4 weeks with a groin injury. Tyler Cook – 2 weeks ( ankle). – 6:26 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeJavonte Green will also be sidelined 2-4 weeks with a groin injury, Donovan said. – 6:25 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierJavonte Green has groin injury. He’ll be out 2-4 weeks, Donovan says – 6:25 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsDonovan says Tyler Cook is likely out a couple weeks with significant ankle sprain. Alex Caruso may be able to return after getting some contact practice in the next few days. Javonte Green likely out 2-4 weeks. #Bulls – 6:25 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryJavonte Green will miss two to four weeks with a groin strain. – 6:25 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefBilly Donovan said Javonte Green will probably miss 2-4 weeks with his right adductor strain – 6:25 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsJavonte Green out 2-4 weeks with the groin injury. – 6:25 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopDonovan said Javonte Green will be out 2-4 weeks with his groin injury. – 6:24 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierDonovan says Tyler Cook has a pretty significant ankle sprain. He’ll be out for at least a couple weeks – 6:23 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef“Pretty significant ankle sprain” for Tyler Cook, Billy Donovan says. Adds Cook will probably be out a couple weeks – 6:23 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsTyler Cook will be out a couple weeks with ankle sprain. – 6:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopDonovan said Tyler Cook suffered a “pretty significant ankle sprain” and will be out a couple weeks. – 6:22 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeDonovan worked Alex Caruso out here in Chicago after being cleared this weekend. He says Caruso is “doing great” but hasn’t returned to contact training yet. – 6:22 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsCaruso just needs to pass the contact part of practice and he’ll be good to go. – 6:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBilly Donovan said he worked out Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball and Alfonzo McKinnie in person over the weekend. Caruso just needs to get through contact before returning. – 6:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBilly Donovan said he didn’t think the Bulls were going to get a shot up in time when DeRozan hit his 1st game-winner and on his second one Donovan “almost fell over the coffee table” with excitement. – 6:20 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_priceMoe Wagner has been ruled out for tonight’s game vs. the Bulls with a non-COVID illness. – 6:19 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsBulls assistant Josh Longstaff is in the health and safety protocol now. – 6:18 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsDonovan says #Bulls assistant Josh Longstaff is in protocols – 6:18 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierBulls assistant coach Josh Longstaff is out in health and safety protocols, Billy Donovan says – 6:18 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeBilly Donovan is back tonight for the Bulls. He was originally cleared from COVID-19 protocol for the Washington game, but the snowstorm prevented him from being able to fly out in time for the game.
Emphasizes how “fortunate” he feels to have experienced mild symptoms. – 6:18 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsDonovan said he tried to go to Washington but flight got canceled. Was cleared to travel morning of game. #Bulls – 6:17 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagiccozy szn
#ULTRADrip x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/nyp3N86efG – 6:11 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsThis new-look schedule will break up an ugly road trip at the end of this month, allowing the Bulls to have a home game in between, rather than 5-straight road games. League hasn’t catered to the Bulls like this since MJ was playing. – 5:47 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsIt’s our @goaawol digital shirt toss time!
RT now for a chance to win – the only way to get this shirt. pic.twitter.com/wI5i8jxqfp – 5:45 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreenRaptors rescheduled games
@ Chicago, from 12/22 to 1/26
@ Atlanta from 2/1 to 1/31
vs. Miami (Lowry return) from 2/3 to 2/1
vs. Chicago from 12/16 to 2/3
@ Brooklyn from 1/26 to 2/28
vs. Orlando from 12/20 to 3/4 – 5:44 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsBulls will now host Det. Jan. 11, after the Dec. 14 game was postponed, the Jan. 26 game with OKC was moved to Jan. 24, the Dec. 22 game with Tor. will now be Jan. 26, the Dec. 16 game that was postponed in Tor will be on Feb. 3, and the Jan. 24 game in Atl will now be on Mar. 3 – 5:42 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhillyTonight, the #Sixers started a stretch with four of six games at home. Those foes were a combined 78-142 going into Monday, with the lone road dates against the 7-30 Magic on Wednesday and a rescheduled date vs. Houston next Monday. #76ers – 5:42 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbullsThe NBA has announced make-up dates: Bulls host
Detroit Jan. 11 ( 4 games in 5 nights- Pistons/Nets-b/b. Home with Golden St.@Bst).
Bulls at OKC 1-24, Raps at Bulls 1-26, Bulls at Raps 2-3. Bulls at Hawks 3-3. – 5:36 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeardNBA announces that it has rescheduled the #Pistons matchup against the #Bulls that was postponed last month.
DET at CHI: Jan. 11, 8 p.m.
PHX at DET: Jan. 16, 1 p.m. – 5:29 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunderThe home game versus the Chicago Bulls has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. CST. pic.twitter.com/aXOlczXdq5 – 5:24 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRapsNBA announces ton of changes:
Raptors at Chicago, was Dec.
22, now Jan. 26
Raptors at Atlanta, was Feb. 1, now Jan. 31
Heat at Raptors, was Feb. 3, now Feb. 1
1/2 – 5:24 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschnerThree Hawks games have been rescheduled, according to the league.
Toronto vs. Atlanta from Feb 1 to Jan 31, 7:30 ET
Chicago vs. Atlanta from Jan 24 to to March 3, 7 ET
Cleveland vs. Atlanta from Dec. 19 to March 31, 7:30 ET – 5:24 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoThe Thunder’s Jan. 26 home game against the Bulls has been moved to Jan. 24, the NBA announced. – 5:23 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacobRaptors’ newly updated schedule:
Jan. 26 @ Chicago
Jan. 31 @ Atlanta
Feb. 1 vs. Miami
Feb. 3 vs. Chicago
Feb. 28 @ Brooklyn
Mar. 4 vs. Orlando pic.twitter.com/2OIduaGvt9 – 5:23 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofaThe Pistons-Bulls game that was postponed and initially scheduled for Dec. 14 will now be played next Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Chicago.
The Pistons’ home game against the Suns initially scheduled for Jan. 12 will now be played on Jan. 16 at 1 pm – 5:22 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Sked changes
Raps @ Bulls (postponed Dec 22) now Jan 26
Raps @ Hawks (initially Feb 1) now Jan 31
Heat @ Raps, Lowry’s return (initially Feb 3) now Feb 1
Bulls @ Raps (postponed Dec 16) now Feb 3
Raps @ Nets (initially Jan 26) now Feb 28
Magic @ Raps (postponed Dec 20) now Mar 4 – 5:22 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsThe NBA has announced we have five rescheduled games: pic.twitter.com/OgnVAoZ5B6 – 5:20 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRThe #NBA has announced that the @Orlando Magic game that was postponed on December 20 at Toronto has been rescheduled to Friday, March 4 at 7:30 P.M.
#MagicTogether – 5:17 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreenPascal Siakam is an “honourable mention” for EC player of the week, which went to GGAB, DeMar DeRozan – 5:08 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefWith Orlando Magic in town, Bulls are going for season-high eighth straight win tonight
Bulls’ last eight-game win streak came between Feb. 20 – March 7, 2012 – 5:02 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsGoing for 8 in a row tonight! Let’s keep the MOMENTUM!
@LiquiMolyUSA | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/LszFZ3Qeli – 4:45 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichaelWhen you look at all the reasons to explain the Magic blowing a 14p lead w/4:20 left, this sums it up. Ross tries to iso Richardson, drives directly into the single gap and Smart pulled early. No path to the rim. No passing angles. So you end up w/this pic.twitter.com/PxV8LCPUp7 – 4:44 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannixNBA’s L2M report on Celtics-Magic is a doozy. Notable: Grant Williams should have been called for a foul on a Terrence Ross three-point attempt with 1:19 to play in the fourth and the Magic up two. Three free throws would have given a big edge to Orlando. – 4:35 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟎…
the one where Michael Jordan wore #12
#NBA75 x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/kLr25RAFEm – 4:25 PM
Kristian Winfield @KrisplashedAfter back-to-back losses, ESPN drops the Nets from 3rd to 6th in their NBA Power Rankings behind:
1. Warriors
2. Suns
3. Bulls
4. Jazz
5. Bucks – 4:00 PM
Emiliano Carchia @SportandoDeMar DeRozan, Ja Morant named NBA Players of the Week sportando.basketball/en/demar-deroz… – 3:56 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsPotential for eventful days at the United Center next week. #Bulls could host Nets with Kyrie on 1/12 and Warriors with Klay on 1/14.
Golden State is on a back to back, playing in Milwaukee on Thu, so it’s possible Thompson won’t play in one of those if he is back. – 3:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Pascal “Rodman” Siakam earns an honourable mention for Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Deservedly, the award goes to his former teammate, DeMar DeRozan, who had one hell of a week. – 3:45 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsDeMar DeRozan has been named Eastern Conference player of the week. Shocking news, I know. #Bulls – 3:42 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsYour Eastern Conference Player of the Week!
@DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/lhZNSCTx7D – 3:38 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers#Chicago Bulls swingman DeMar DeRozan and Memphis #Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant have been named conference players of the week. – 3:35 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynesMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Chicago Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan have been named Conference Players of the Week. – 3:31 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBANBA’s Players of the Week for Week 11: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan. – 3:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaNBA Players of Week for Week 11: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant and Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan. – 3:30 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 11 of the 2021-22 season (Dec. 27 – Jan. 2). pic.twitter.com/h3wWdCqBDL – 3:30 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLineChicago’s DeMar DeRozan and Memphis’ Ja Morant were just named Eastern and Western Conference Player of the Week in the NBA.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySSTFollowing the Bulls win on New Year’s Day and last night’s games, Zach LaVine now leads all volume scorers in scoring efficiency. pic.twitter.com/vZkgDjqTib – 3:30 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports#Bulls injury report has been updated to show Tony Bradley out of health & safety protocols, but listed out tonight for return to conditioning. Marko Simonovic still in protocols. – 3:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBSMan, if the Bulls are willing to give up Pat Williams for a win-now forward, if I were the Pistons or Kings, I’d be asking myself what else I can include with Barnes/Grant to ensure I get him rather than the other team. Guys like Williams are almost never moved for non-stars. – 2:45 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic13 🔄 31 pic.twitter.com/2TMPj8qjsu – 2:44 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWireSee the best shots of the Bulls celebrating DeMar DeRozan’s game-winners. lonzowire.usatoday.com/gallery/epic-p… – 2:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBANBA MVP Rankings: Nikola Jokic leads wide-open race; why DeMar DeRozan has slight edge over LeBron James
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-m… – 2:37 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopWhy is the guy on a 10-day running to collect game balls for the star?
I asked Jordan Bell that. And beyond his pre-existing relationship with DeMar DeRozan, his reason is simple.
“You always want to cherish moments like that.”
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 2:34 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelasThe marker for a successful Bulls season is the Eastern Conference Finals. They should expect to win a first round series and winning round two means beating one of Milwaukee, Brooklyn, or Miami (most likely). That’s the bar. – 2:25 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsForever etched in NBA history.
@DeMar DeRozan | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/6YYA784T8B – 2:00 PM