The Chicago Bulls added a new victory at the beginning of the season (8-3) thanks to the excellent performance of Lonzo Ball from the triple. His new star point guard certified his improvement with 7 of 10 attempts to reap a total of 21 points.
In addition, the oldest of the Ball series added 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal to beat Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks 107-117.
“He deserves a lot of the credit. He has worked a lot on this to get to that level, “said Billy Donovan.
It is worth mentioning that Lonzo barely averaged 31% in his first two seasons with the Lakers; 37.6% with the Pelicans, and is currently 44% correct. “Before it was night and now I am day,” acknowledged the player.
Teammate Zach LaVine propped up the offense with 23 points; Nikola Vucevic contributed a double-double (18 points and 10 rebounds); and DeMar DeRozan contributed 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 basket passes.
The Bulls are back, man. It’s all I can say, “said an excited LaVine about the good start of his.
In the visitors the most outstanding was Kristaps Porzingis with 22 points and 12 rebounds; and the Slovenian Doncic was on the verge of a new triple-double with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists to his credit, although he registered 6/16 at launch.
He should make better shots. I know I always say this, but honestly, I have to do it and not just say it. I have to be better at this, ”said Doncic.
Other standouts were Tim Hardaway Jr. with 21 points and five made 3-pointers; and an Alex Caruso that put his fans back on their feet. The reserve point guard revolutionized the second unit with 16 points and 6 steals.
“I just tried to be aggressive and the pitches have gotten into me,” concluded Caruso.
