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Vucevic Plays Hero as Bulls Survive High-Scoring Thriller Against Jazz 128-126

If you walked into the United Center on Wednesday night expecting a calm, routine victory, you clearly haven’t been watching this season series. In a game that felt more like a track meet than a basketball match, the Bulls managed to escape with a 128-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, thanks to the steady hands of veteran Nikola Vucevic.

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Billy Donovan praises Nikola Vucevic’s work ethic after 126-124 win over Jazz

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls avenged their 119-113 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. They fought tooth and nail to defeat the Utah Jazz at home 128-126. A significant factor was the performance of their 35-year-old big man, Nikola Vucevic.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Nikola Vucevic nets 35, hits late layup as Bulls edge Jazz

Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 35 points, including the go-ahead layup with four seconds left, and Jalen Smith notched a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double to boost the host Chicago Bulls over the Utah Jazz 128-126 on Wednesday.

Coby White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Coby White surpasses Joakim Noah on the all-time assists list

On Tuesday, Coby White wasn’t in the lineup as the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets 119-113. However, he was back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. In the process, he made his own bit of history.

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Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls – Starting Lineups, Injury News, How to Watch

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and my phone says it feels like 4 degrees in the Chicagoland area right now! When the Chicago Bulls first faced off against the Utah Jazz in November, they faced a gut-wrenching double-OT loss.

Tre Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Tre Jones makes Bulls history with monster game vs. Rockets

Yes, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, 119-113. Plus, they were on the receiving end of Kevin Durant’s wrath. However, the Bulls were fortunate that Tre Jones came ready play. Altogether, Jones was on fire.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / January 14

Injury Updates On Bulls’ Josh Giddey, Zach Collins

Josh Giddey has been sidelined for the Bulls‘ last seven games with a left hamstring strain and will miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Jazz as well.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 14

It's Groundhog Day for the Chicago Bulls, Whose Identical Record Says It All

If three-straight Play-In appearances are a slap in the face, what CHGO Bulls shared on Wednesday is a kick in the keister that sends you face-first into a pile of snowy street-side sludge.

Tre Jones News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 14

Tre Jones May Have Just Changed A Lot for the Chicago Bulls

Look, does it sound hyperbolic to say that Tre Jones' career-high performance on Tuesday night is going to change everything for the Chicago Bulls? Absolutely.

Coby White News / ChiCitySports / January 14

The Athletic writer suggest Chicago Bulls trade Coby White to divisional foe

The Chicago Bulls have been unable to get much momentum this season as they are a handful of games under .500 as they approach the halfway point of the NBA season.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 14

3 Keys: Chicago Bulls in for Another High-Scoring Battle with the Utah Jazz?

I guess when two mediocre messes meet, things get crazy! The last time the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz faced off, fans witnessed a double-OT spectacle.

Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / January 14

Arturas Karnisovas will never sell high

Happy 39 games into the season, Bulls fans: I have been pretty checked out on the ‘competitive’ on-court product lately in early anticipation for the trade deadline.

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'It’s a Next-Man-Up Mentality' – Chicago Bulls Guard Sends Clear Message to Team After Career Night Vs. Houston Rockets

Tre Jones posted a new career-high during the Chicago Bulls’ 119-113 road loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night at Toyota Center, contributing 34 points, seven assists, and five three-pointers on 11-for-12 shooting from the field and 7-for-8 shooting from the free throw line.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 10

Bulls' balanced scoring attack too much for Mavericks

Coby White scored 22 points, Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 20 and Nikola Vucevic had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 125-107 win against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.

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When Charles Barkley wanted to ‘break’ Michael Jordan, but the Bulls star silenced him

In 1987, Charles Barkley tried to intimidate Michael Jordan before a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls. But as history shows, that only fueled Jordan’s determination and led to one of his most dominant performances of the season.

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Bulls Re-Sign Kawamura To Two-Way Deal, Waive Flowers

The Bulls have signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, according to a team press release. In a corresponding move, Chicago has waived Trentyn Flowers.