By R.L. Bynum
Coby White continues to play well and earn the love of Chicago Bulls fans.
He scored season-highs of 31 points and eight 3-pointers to lead Chicago to back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Two nights after scoring 23 points in an upset victory over Milwaukee, White made 10 of 17 shots, including 8 of 13 from outside the arc, and had nine rebounds and six assists as the host Bulls knocked off the New Orleans Pelicans 124–118.
How good was it for White? There were chants of “Coby, Coby, Coby” from the United Center crowd in the game’s last five minutes.
After only scoring three first-half points, White scored 28 in the second half — his career-high for a half — on 7 of 9 3-point shooting.
White’s 27.2 game score was the third-highest of his career, behind only a 31.3 game score at Sacramento (36 points, four 3-pointers, seven assists and three rebounds) on Jan. 6, 2021, and a 27.9 game score his rookie year against Oklahoma City (35 points, six 3-pointers, seven rebounds, three assists) on Feb. 25, 2020.
White has scored four or more 3-pointers in seven of the last eight games, shooting at least 40% from outside the arc in each game of that stretch after struggling with his shot early in the season.
“The coaching staff and my teammates, they trust me. They find me,” White said. “If I don’t shoot it, I get cussed out, so I might as well shoot it.”
The eight 3-pointers tied his career high, which he also made against the Pelicans on Feb. 20, 2021. White, who fell five points short of his career-scoring high of 36 against Sacramento on Jan. 6, 2021, has scored at least 14 points in the last eight games.
White helped secure the victory on a pass just out of the reach of the Pelicans’ Jonas Valanciunas to Patrick Williams with 20 seconds left for an alley-oop dunk to give the Bulls a six-point lead.
“As long as I threw it up high enough that Valanciunas couldn’t get it, I knew that Pat is so athletic and bouncy and springy that he could go get it,” White said. “That’s becoming his thing: ending the game with monster dunks.”
The Bulls (7–14) are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
Cole Anthony rebounded from scoring only four points in Friday’s 130–125 Orlando home win over Washington with 20 points and five rebounds on Saturday night. The latter came in a 129–101 defeat at Brooklyn, ending the Magic’s nine-game win streak.
Orlando (14–6) is second in the Eastern Conference, leading the Southeast Division by three games.
Cameron Johnson had 14 points, three 3-pointers, seven rebounds and three assists for the Nets (10–9), with Day’Ron Sharpe contributing five points, six rebounds, two assists and a block.
Walker Kessler collected 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in Utah’s 118–113 overtime win Saturday over Portland.
Harrison Barnes scored 11 points and pulled down three rebounds in Sacramento’s 123–117 Saturday victory over reigning NBA champion Denver.
The Kings (11–7) play New Orleans at 10 p.m. Monday (TNT) in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament.
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Nassir Little combined for six points and four rebounds in two Phoenix home games, a 119–11 Friday loss to Denver and a 116–111 Saturday win over Memphis.
Leaky Black didn’t play (coach’s decision) in Charlotte’s 129–128 win at Brooklyn or in the Hornets’ 123–117 home Saturday loss to Minnesota.
Reggie Bullock didn’t play (coach’s decision) in Houston’s 107–97 Saturday road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the G League, Justin Jackson scored 23 points and three 3-pointers with four rebounds and three assists in the Texas Legends’ 110–109 Saturday home loss to Memphis. Theo Pinson had 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Legends. While recovering from a calf injury, Tony Bradley still hasn’t made his season debut.
On Friday, Pete Nance had 10 points, seven rebounds and two steals in the Cleveland Charge’s 113–109 loss to Sioux Falls.
Harrison Barnes, San Antonio Spurs forward
Age 34 | 6–7, 225 | 15th season | $8 million salary | UNC 2010–12 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Backup small forward
Final statistics last season — 77 games, 9.9 points, 45.6 FG%, 38.8 3P%, 82.9 FT%, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists
Preseason statistics — 5 games, 18.0 minutes, 8.4 points, 34.6 FG%, 36.4 3P%, 88.9 FT%, 1.4 rebounds, 0.8 of an assist, 0.8 of a steal
Season statistics — 4 games, 1.5 point, 33.3 FG%, 20.0 3P%
Tuesday — Spurs 130, Kings 103 (home) | didn’t start: 13:30, 3 points, 1–2 FG, 0–1 3FG, 1–2 FT, +2
Wednesday — Spurs 117, Jazz 111 (road) | didn’t play (coach’s decsion)
Next game — 8 p.m. Saturday vs. Minnesota
Tony Bradley, Utah Jazz center
Age 28 | 6–10, 248 | 9th NBA season | $2.44 million salary | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
Roster situation — Fifth-string center
Final statistics last season (Indiana, Atlanta) — 41 games, 4.0 points, 54.7 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 74.4 FT%, 2.8 rebounds
Preseason statistics (New York) — 3 games, 7.5 minutes, 5.3 points, 80.0 FG%, 0–1 FT, 1.7 rebounds
Season statistics — 1 game, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 1 rebound, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls
Wednesday — Spurs 117, Jazz 111 (home) | didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 3 p.m. Saturday vs. Portland
Cameron Johnson, Denver Nuggets forward
Age 30 | 6–8, 210 | 8th season | $22.5 million salary | UNC 2017–19 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of DeMar DeRozan
Final statistics last season — 54 games, 12.2 points, 48.0 FG%, 43.0 3P%, 83.9 FT%, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists
Team record last season: 54–28, 3rd in Western Conference
Preseason statistics — 5 games, 18.3 minutes, 10.0 points, 55.9 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 50.0 FT%, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 of an assist
Season statistics — 1 game, 5.0 points, 66.7 FG%, 1–4 3P, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist
Wednesday — Nuggets 104, Pelicans 91 (road) | inactive (ankle injury)
Next game — 10 p.m. Friday at Phoenix (NBA Cup game)
Walker Kessler, Los Angeles Lakers center
Age 25 | 7–2, 245 | 5th season | $30.11 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting center ahead of Kevon Looney
Final statistics last season (Utah) — 5 games, 14.4 points, 70.3 FG%, 75.0 3P%, 70.0 FT%, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks
Preseason statistics — 2 games, 23.4 minutes, 8.5 points, 42.9 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 83.3 FT%, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.5 blocks
Season statistics — 5 games, 14.8 points, 75.0 FG%, 44.4 FT%, 8.2 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.2 steal, 2.4 blocks
Tuesday — Blazers 136, Lakers 129 (home) | started: 32:45, 13 points, 6–9 FG, 1–4 FT, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, +3, 7.9 game score
Wednesday — Lakers 103, Clippers 87 (road) | started: 26:15, 11 points, 4–7 FG, 3–5 FT, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block, 2 fouls, -7, 13.0 game score
Next game — 10 p.m. Friday at Golden State (NBA Cup game)
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 25 | 6–10, 265 | 6th season | $10 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting center ahead of Moritz Wagner
Final statistics last season — 62 games, 8.7 points, 60.1 FG%, 23.1 3FG%, 67.8 FT%, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals
Preseason statistics — 3 games, 18.8 minutes, 7.7 points, 55.6 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 25.0 FT%, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks
Season statistics — 4 games, 7.5 points, 52.2 FG%, 2–4 3P, 6.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 block
Tuesday — Celtics 125, Nets 124, OT (road) | started: 17:26, 4 points, 2–4 FG, 0–1 3FG, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, +3
Next game — 7:30 Friday vs. Detroit (NBA Cup game)
Coby White, Charlotte Hornets guard
Age 26 | 6–4, 210 | 8th season | $26.81 million salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting point guard ahead of Dennis Schroder
Statistics last season (Bulls, Hornets) — 50 games, 17.4 points, 44.6 FG%, 36.2 3P%, 81.7 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists
Team record: 44–38, 9th in Eastern Conference
Wednesday — Pistons 97, Hornets 89 (road) | inactive: left calf strain
Next game — 7 p.m. Friday at Washington (NBA Cup game)
Caleb Wilson, Chicago Bulls forward
Age 20 | 6–10, 215 | Rookie season | $10.68 million salary | UNC 2025–26 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting power forward ahead of Patrick Williams
Statistics last season (UNC) — 24 games, 19.8 points, 57.8 FG%, 25.9 3P%, 71.3 FT%, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.4 blocks
Preseason statistics — 5 games, 26.5 minutes, 15.8 points, 44.1 FG%, 31.0 3P%, 55.6 FT%, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.6 of a steal
Season statistics — 5 games, 20.8 points, 41.3 FG%, 22.2 3P%, 74.1 FT%, 7.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.4 blocks
Wednesday — Knicks 133, Bulls 127 (home) | started: 37:35, 17 points, 5–13 FG, 3–8 3FG, 3–4 FT, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, -1, 15.8 game score
Next game — 7:30 Friday at Boston (NBA Cup game)
Likely out for season
Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar (tore right ACL on Sept.15)
In G League training camp
Leaky Black, Stockton Kings guard
Age 27 | 6–6, 209 | 4th pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Final G League statistics last season (Capital City) — 38 games, 10.3 points, 45.6 FG%, 36.5 3P%, 66.7 FT%, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals
Final NBA statistics last season (Wizards) — 15 games, 7.1 points, 38.8 FG%, 34.5 3FG%, 87.5 FT%, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals
Preseason NBA statistics — 3 games, 19.9 minutes, 7.7 points, 53.8 FG%, 62.5 3P%, 4–4 FT, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 of an assist, 1.3 steals
Season NBA statistics — 2 games, 8 minutes, 2 points, 1–3 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 foul
Tuesday in NBA — Spurs 130, Kings 103 (road) | didn’t start: 8:10, 2 points, 1–3 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 foul, -1
Season opener — 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, vs. Santa Cruz Warriors
RJ Davis, Austin Spurs guard
Age 25 | 6–0, 182 | 2nd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2010–25 (5 seasons)
G League statistics last season (South Bay Lakers) — 49 games, 18.4 points, 46.8 FG%, 42.4 3P%, 86.4 FT%, 3.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists
Preseason NBA statistics — 3 games, 8.8 minutes, 7 points, 27.3 FG%, 1–4 3FG, 0–2 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Season opener — 8:30 Friday, Nov. 6, at Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Harrison Ingram, Salt Lake City Stars forward
Age 24 | 6–6, 230 | 3rd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
G League statistics last season (Austin) — 40 games, 16.6 points, 49.2 FG%, 34.0 3P%, 62.6 FT%, 12.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists
NBA statistics last season (Spurs) — 7 games, 1.6 points, 83.3 FG%, 1–1 3P
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 7.9 minutes, 19 points, 53.3 FG%, 1–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Season opener — 10 p.m. Friday at Coachella Valley Lakers
Caleb Love, Delaware Blue Coats guard
Age 25 | 6–3, 212 | 2nd pro season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
NBA season statistics last season — 49 games (limited to 50 under his two-way contract), 10.4 points, 38.8 FG%, 31.8 3P%, 73.5 FT%, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists
G League statistics last season — 10 games, 24.7 points, 43.3 FG%, 23.5 3P%, 75.8 FT%, 4.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 3.6 turnovers
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 14.5 minutes, 5.5 points, 25.9 FG%, 20.0 3P%, 55.6 FT%, 1.0 rebound, 3.0 assists, 0.5 of a block
Season NBA statistics — 1 game, 30 seconds, no statistics
Season opener — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, vs. Capital City Go-Go
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
G League statistics last season — 12 games, 19.0 points, 53.7 FG%, 40.3 3P%, 78.9 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks
NBA statistics last season — 47 games, 5.4 points, 51.5 FG%, 42.0 3P%, 36.4 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assist
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 13.0 minutes, 4.0 points, 35.7 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 3.2 rebounds
Season opener — 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Iowa Wolves
Tyler Nickel, Westchester Knicks forward
Age 23 | 6–7, 220 | rookie season | $678,882 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Statistics last season (Vanderbilt) — 36 games, 36 starts, 13.5 points, 44.5 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 84.7 FT%, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 of a steal
Preseason NBA statistics — 4 games, 21.1 minutes, 16 points, 4–18 FG, 2–14 3FG, 6–7 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Season opener — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Maine Celtics
Drake Powell, Long Island Nets forward
Age 21 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $3.54 million salary | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Final regular-season NBA statistics — 63 games, 6.5 points, 40.2 FG%, 28.0 3FG%, 89.6 FT%, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists
Final regular-season G League statistics — 5 games, 11.8 points, 44.2 FG%, 36.4 3FG%, 72.7 FT%, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals
Preseason statistics — 4 games, 10.8 minutes, 4.0 points, 46.2 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 2–2 FT, 1.0 rebound
Season NBA statistics — 1 game, 0 points, 0–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 fouls,
Season opener — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Greensboro Swarm
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | $680,984 salary (2-way contract) | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Roster situation — Fighting for a roster spot; likely to play in G League
G League statistics last season — 31 games, 20.9 points, 48.8 FG%, 42.2 3P%, 89.0 FT%, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals
NBA statistics last season — 11 games, 14.3 points, 52.0 FG%, 45.8 3P%, 92.3 FT%, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steal
Preseason NBA statistics — 3 games, 15.9 minutes, 6.7 points, 46.2 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 57.1 FT%, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 of a steal
Season opener — 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Iowa Wolves
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