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LaVine, Bulls hold off Hawks, 97-85
LaVine, Bulls hold off Hawks, 97-85
Field Level Media/Reuters
Published Oct 28, 2018 11:32 AM PHT

Guard Zach LaVine scored 27 points and forward Jabari Parker came off the bench to score 18 to help the visiting Chicago Bulls beat Atlanta 97-85 on Saturday.
Guard Zach LaVine scored 27 points and forward Jabari Parker came off the bench to score 18 to help the visiting Chicago Bulls beat Atlanta 97-85 on Saturday.
LaVine was 9-for-19 from the floor, and his step-back jumper with 1:35 remaining was the final nail in Atlanta's comeback hopes. LaVine then sealed the outcome with a rebound of a missed shot on Atlanta's next possession.
LaVine was 9-for-19 from the floor, and his step-back jumper with 1:35 remaining was the final nail in Atlanta's comeback hopes. LaVine then sealed the outcome with a rebound of a missed shot on Atlanta's next possession.
LaVine was 8-for-10 from the free throw line and had a team-high 11 rebounds and added three assists, which offset his game-high nine turnovers.
LaVine was 8-for-10 from the free throw line and had a team-high 11 rebounds and added three assists, which offset his game-high nine turnovers.
Parker did not start after missing the morning shoot-around with an upper respiratory illness. He came off the bench to play 34 minutes and added eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Parker did not start after missing the morning shoot-around with an upper respiratory illness. He came off the bench to play 34 minutes and added eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
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Chicago also got a season-high 13 points from Ryan Arcidiacono and 12 from former Hawk Justin Holiday. Rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 points and 10 rebounds in his return home to Atlanta, posting his first career double-double.
Chicago also got a season-high 13 points from Ryan Arcidiacono and 12 from former Hawk Justin Holiday. Rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 points and 10 rebounds in his return home to Atlanta, posting his first career double-double.
The Bulls have won two of their last three games and have won five straight against Atlanta. Atlanta saw its two-game winning streak come to an end.
The Bulls have won two of their last three games and have won five straight against Atlanta. Atlanta saw its two-game winning streak come to an end.
Forward Taurean Prince led Atlanta with 16 points and added five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Point guard Trae Young scored 13 points but was 0-for-6 on 3-pointers.
Forward Taurean Prince led Atlanta with 16 points and added five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Point guard Trae Young scored 13 points but was 0-for-6 on 3-pointers.
Center Dewayne Dedmon, in his second game back from a left ankle injury, had 13 points and 13 rebounds. He had 15 double-doubles a year ago. Veteran Vince Carter scored 12.
Center Dewayne Dedmon, in his second game back from a left ankle injury, had 13 points and 13 rebounds. He had 15 double-doubles a year ago. Veteran Vince Carter scored 12.
The Hawks used an 11-0 run to take an eight-point lead late in the second quarter and held a 44-41 advantage at the half. But the Bulls grabbed the momentum in the third quarter and outscored the Hawks 26-19.
The Hawks used an 11-0 run to take an eight-point lead late in the second quarter and held a 44-41 advantage at the half. But the Bulls grabbed the momentum in the third quarter and outscored the Hawks 26-19.
In a roster move, Chicago signed point guard Shaquille Harrison to a two-year minimum contract. He is expected to pick up some backup minutes needed since the injury to starter Kris Dunn.
In a roster move, Chicago signed point guard Shaquille Harrison to a two-year minimum contract. He is expected to pick up some backup minutes needed since the injury to starter Kris Dunn.
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