SALT LAKE CITY: John Collins, a rookie player with the Utah Jazz, is showcasing his skills by dishing up three rude dunks against the Bulls.
On Wednesday, March 6, the Chicago Bulls (29-32, ninth in East) will play the Jazz (28-34, 11th in West) at Delta Center.
With 17 points and 9 rebounds in 22 minutes, Collins leads Utah. Freshman Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 13 points in the first half and is only one rebound away from a double-double.
The Jazz trail Chicago 77-68 with less than 6:20 to play in the third quarter. With 22 points, Coby White leads all scorers after making 7 of 11 three-pointers.
Jazz Against the Bulls, Playing Shorthanded
Keyonte George (illness), Taylor Hendricks (toe), Walker Kessler (foot), and Lauri Markkanen (quad) are all out versus Chicago. Since the trade deadline, the quartet has consisted of four of the Jazz’s starting seven rotation players. Coach Will Hardy has had to go deep into his bench to assemble his rotation since over the previous ten games, they have combined to average almost half of the 240 roster minutes.
seldom used On Monday, Luka Samanic made his first start of the year with 23 minutes of play. Johnny Juzang, a two-way wing, contributed 20 minutes to the triumph, 12 of which were in the fourth quarter.
On Monday, Chicago surprised the Sacramento Kings by winning their first game on the road despite trailing by 21 points at the half.
The Bulls will play the Warriors in Golden State following their game against the Jazz, and then they will play the Los Angeles Clippers to end their road trip.