In a thrilling matchup, DeMar DeRozan, Ayo Dosunmu, and Nikola Vucevic guided the Chicago Bulls (34-35) past the Portland Trail Blazers (19-49) with a narrow 110-107 win.
DeRozan scored team-high 28 points, while Dosunmu contributed 23 points and 10 assists. Vucevic delivered a crucial hook shot with 9.3 seconds remaining, sealing the victory for the Bulls and finishing the game with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Despite a strong effort from Portland’s Anfernee Simons, who scored 30 points, the Trail Blazers couldn’t capitalize in the final moments, suffering their seventh loss in nine games.
Deandre Ayton had another standout performance as he recorded 25 points and 15 rebounds for Portland.
Both teams were without key contributors, as Bulls guard Coby White and Blazers forward Jerami Grant missed the game due to injuries.
