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Chicago Bulls Player Exits Grizzlies Game Due To Injury

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 15, 2024 1:14 AM ET

On Monday evening, the Chicago Bulls played the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin for their third preseason game.

The Bulls lost by a score of 111-107 to fall to 1-2 in the preseason.

During the game, Julian Phillips got injured, and he did not return for the remainder of the night.

Phillips finished the game with 10 points and two rebounds while shooting 4/9 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 12 minutes of playing time.

Via The Chicago Bulls: "Injury Update: Julian Phillips - rib contusion. He is out for the remainder of tonight's game."

Injury Update: Julian Phillips - rib contusion. He is out for the remainder of tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/qRmPgg1thq
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 15, 2024

Phillips was the 35th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Tennessee.

He finished his rookie year in the NBA with averages of 2.2 points per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 31.6% from the three-point range in 40 games.

During Saturday's 124-121 loss to the Grizzlies, Phillips had a big night.

Via The Bulls on Sunday: "Julian was locked in last night!

21 PTS | 5-8 3FG | 8 REB | 2 AST"

Julian was locked in last night!

21 PTS | 5-8 3FG | 8 REB | 2 AST@ju1ianphillips | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/I0EvibcFuH
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 13, 2024