By R.L. Bynum
Coby White scored 12 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter, and Chicago pulled away for a 114–95 home victory Thursday over San Antonio.
It was the third consecutive win and eighth in the last 11 games for the Bulls (13–17), who have risen to 11th in the Eastern Conference.
“We never gave up; we never let the life flow out of us or anything like that,” said White, who had six rebounds and five assists. “The guys in this locker room continuously believe in each other. We continuously speak positive energy into each other, and we care about each other, and we want to win. That hasn’t changed throughout the entire season.”
White scored both of his 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including one that capped a 15–5 run and gave Chicago a 90–75 edge.
Cole Anthony had an all-around good game with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals, but Orlando lost 118–114 Thursday at Milwaukee in the Bucks’ sixth consecutive victory.
It was the fourth consecutive loss for Orlando (16–11), which is 0–4 on a road trip that concludes with games at Indiana on Saturday and Washington on Tuesday.
Walker Kessler contributed four points, 10 rebounds and four blocks off the bench in Utah’s 119–11 win Thursday at Detroit. It was Kessler’s seventh game with at least four blocks.
Cole Anthony, Milwaukee Bucks guard
Age 25 | 6–2, 185 | 6th season | $2.67 million salary | UNC 2019–20 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup point guard behind Kevin Porter
Season statistics — 23 games, 7.0 points, 42.6 FG%, 27.1 3P%, 55.0 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists
Saturday: Bucks 116, Nets 99 — Didn’t start; 4:55, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 foul, -2
Monday: Wizards 129, Bucks 126 — Didn’t start; 4:54, 0 points, +/- of 0
Wednesday: Bucks 113, Pistons 109 — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Friday: 76ers 116, Bucks 101 — Didn’t start; 0:50, 1 assist, +2
Saturday: Pistons 124, Bucks 112 — Didn’t start; 4:46, 3 points, 1–2 FG, 1–1 3FG, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, +13
Next game — 8 p.m. Thursday vs. Boston
Harrison Barnes, San Antonio Spurs forward
Age 33 | 6–7, 225 | 14th season | $19 million salary | UNC 2010–12 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting power forward ahead of Jeremy Sochan
Season statistics — 23 games, 13.4 points, 49.3 FG%, 43.4 3P%, 88.1 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Wednesday: Spurs 114, Magic 112 — Started; 28:39, 7 points, 3–7 FG, 1–3 3FG, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -13
Monday: Spurs 135, Pelicans 132 — Started; 35:07, team-high 24 points, 9–15 FG, 4–7 3FG, 2–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -17
Next game — 10 p.m. Wednesday at Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals, Prime Video
Tony Bradley, Indiana Pacers center
Age 27 | 6–10, 248 | seventh pro season | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string center behind Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff
Season statistics — 21 games, 4.9 points, 58.6 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 72.4 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 0.6 of an assist
Friday: Pacers 120, Bulls 105 — Didn’t start; 1:14, 2 points, 1–1 FT, 1 rebound, +/- of 0
Monday: Pacers 116, Kings 105 — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 7 p.m Friday at Philadelphia
Cameron Johnson, Denver Nuggets forward
Age 29 | 6–8, 210 | 7th season | $22.54 million salary | UNC 2017–19 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of Bruce Brown
Season statistics — 22 games, 11.1 points, 45.2 FG%, 39.4 3P%, 80.0 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists
Friday: Nuggets 134, Hawks 133 — Started; 34:44, 16 points, 6–14 FG, 4–9 3FG, 0–1 FT, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +15
Sunday: Nuggets 115, Hornets 106 — Started; 38:38, 8 points, 2–7 FG, 1–4 3FG, 3–4 FT, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 fouls, +9
Next game — 10 p.m. Thursday at Sacramento
Caleb Love,Portland Trail Blazers guard
Age 24 | 6–3, 212 | Rookie season | Two-way contract | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
Season statistics — 17 games, 8.0 points, 32.6 FG%, 26.1 3P%, 78.6 FT%, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists
Friday: Pistons 122, Blazers 116 — Didn’t start; 11:55, 0 points, 0–3 FG, 0–2 3FG, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -18
Sunday: Grizzlies 119, Blazers 96 — Didn’t start; 20:07, 4 points, 2–7 FG, 0–4 3FG, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -19
Next game — 8 p.m. Thursday at New Orleans
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 20 | 6–5, 195 | Rookie season | 4-year NBA rookie contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 16 games, 6.3 points, 48.0 FG%, 36.4 3FG%, 94.4 FT%, 1.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists
Wednesday: Nets 113, Bulls 103 — Didn’t start; 13:22, 5 points, 2–5 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 turnover, +8
Saturday: Nets 119, Pelicans 101 — Didn’t start; 20:34, 3 points, 1–4 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -4
Next game — 8:30 Friday at Dallas
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 24 | 6–9, 265 | 5th season | $6.25 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup center behind Nic Claxton
Season statistics — 22 games, 7.0 points, 60.0 FG%, 27.8 3P%, 59.3 FT%, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Wednesday: Nets 113, Bulls 103 — Didn’t start; 12:33, 5 points, 2–5 FG, 1–3 3FG, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks, +5
Saturday: Nets 119, Pelicans 101 — Didn’t start; 18:49, 16 points, 7–8 FG, 2–3 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -6
Next game — 8:30 Friday at Dallas
Coby White, Chicago Bulls forward
Age 25 | 6–4, 195 | 7th season | $12.88 million salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting shooting guard ahead of Ayo Dosunmu
Season statistics — 7 games, 22.1 points, 43.1 FG%, 30.2 3PFG, 80.4 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.7 of a steal
Friday: Pacers 120, Bulls 105 — Started; 26:26, 22 points, 4–14 FG, 1–5 3FG, 9–12 FT, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -1
Sunday: Warriors 123, Bulls 91 — Started; 24:37, 12 points, 3–10 FG, 0–3 3FG, 6–7 FT, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls, -27
Next game — 7 p.m. Friday at Charlotte, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
Out for season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (torn labrum in left shoulder); season statistics: 5 games, 14.4 points, 70.3 FG%, 75.0 3P%, 70.0 FT%, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.8 blocks
Leaky Black, Capital City Go-Go (Wizards) guard
Age 26 | 6–6, 209 | 3rd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 9 games, 9.6 points, 39.1 FG%, 14.3 3P%, 80.0 FT%, 5.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.6 steals
Sunday: Greensboro Swarm 124, Capital City 106 — Started; 41 minutes, 4 points, 2–7 FG, 0–4 3FG, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 fouls, 2 steals, 1 turnover, -9
Wednesday: Raptors 905 123, Capital City 104 (road) — Started; 31 minutes, 6 points, 2–8 FG, 0–3 3FG, 1–1 FT, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 fouls, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 block, -17
Friday: Raptors 905 124, Capital City 120 (road) — Started; 10 points, 5–12 FG, 0–3 3FG, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 fouls, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 2 blocks, -1
Next game — 1 p.m. Wednesday vs. Maine
Garrison Brooks, Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) center
Age 26 | 6–9, 230 | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2017–21 (4 seasons)
Season statistics — 8 games, 8.0 points, 57.5 FG%, 4–10 3P, 62.5 FT%, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.6 of a block
Monday: United States 123, Nicaragua 93 in World Cup qualifying — Didn’t start; 19:04, 7 points, 3–3 FG, 1–4 FT, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 fouls, 1 block, +17
Friday: Memphis Hustle 124, Birmingham 99 — Didn’t start; 8 points, 3–8 FG, 0–1 3FG, 1–3 FT, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 foul, 2 turnovers, 1 block
Sunday: Texas Legends 121, Birmingham 91 — Didn’t start; 4 points, 1–3 FG, 2–3 FT, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 foul, 5 turnovers, 1 block, -16
Next game — 8 p.m. Tuesday vs. Texas Legends, ESPN+
RJ Davis, South Bay Lakers guard
Age 23 | 6–0, 180 | rookie season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2020–25 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 10 games, 21.8 points, 45.6 FG%, 36.8 3P%, 90.0 FT%, 4.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.1 steals
Tuesday: Salt Lake City Stars 136, South Bay 105 — Started; 32 minutes, 16 points, 5–15 FG, 3–8 3FG, 2–3 FT, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 fouls, 3 turnovers, -18
Sunday: South Bay 141, Rip City Remix 130 — Started; 31 minutes, 23 points, 7–15 FG, 2–7 3FG, 5–5 FT, 7 rebounds, 2 fouls, 2 steals, 5 turnovers, 2 blocks, -1
Next game — 10 p.m. Tuesday at Stockton Kings, ESPN+
Harrison Ingram, Austin Spurs forward
Age 23 | 6–5, 230 | 2nd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
Season NBA statistics — 3 games, 11 minutes, 5 points, 2–3 FG, 1–1 3FG, 3 rebounds, 2 fouls, +13
Season G League statistics — 5 games, 15.2 points, 50.0 FG%, 35.3 3P%, 58.3 FT%, 11.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 steals
Sunday: Austin 110, Oklahoma City Blue 96 — Didn’t play
Monday: Austin 110, Mexico CIty Capitanes 107 — Didn’t play
Next game — 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mexico City Capitanes, ESPN+
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Season statistics — 6 games, 20.0 points, 60.8 FG%, 45.2 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 blocks
Friday in NBA: 76ers 116, Bucks 101 — 0:50, +2
Saturday in NBA: Pistons 124, Bucks 112 — 4:46, 3 points, 1–3 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, +13
Next game — 7 p.m. Thursday at Noblesville Boom, ESPN+
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 2 games, 19.5 points, 58.3 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 4–4 FT, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steal
Sunday: Noblesville Boom 111, Wisconsin 109 — Inactive for game
Wednesday: Wisconsin 114, Motor City Cruise 112 — Didn’t play
Next game — 7 p.m. Thursday at Noblesville Boom, ESPN+
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