By R.L. Bynum
Coby White just keeps stacking outstanding performances and has done so now in back-to-back overtime Chicago victories, while Pete Nance put up a triple-double in the G League.
White scored 30 points and five 3-pointers with eight assists and four rebounds as the Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 124–119 in overtime two nights after winning 119–112 at Philadelphia in another overtime game, with White scoring 27.
The Bulls have won three straight games with Zach LaVine back in the lineup. He had 25 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, and hit a huge 3-pointer with 1:46 left in overtime.
“Big-time players make big-time plays,” White said of LaVine. “He was aggressive. That’s what we want him to do.”
White scored 11 points and made all three 3-point attempts in the second quarter as Chicago built a 62–54 halftime lead.
LaVine is clearly glad to have White as a teammate.
“I’ve known Coby, what, six years?” LaVine told nba.com. “The way he’s playing right now, the growth of his game is incredible. The stretch he’s on, we want to keep him on that type of rhythm, obviously, and when I’m on the break, I have a sense of finding him on the break or pitching the ball to him when he’s behind me. That’s my guy. He’s been through a lot the last three, four years. So it’s good to see him where he is; it’s great.”
Houston Reggie Bullock didn’t play (coach’s decision) for the third consecutive game after playing in the previous three games.
In the G League, Pete Nance was spectacular in the Cleveland Charge’s 113–105 Wednesday road win over the Indiana Mad Ants with 27 points, five 3-pointers, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for his first triple-double.
Next up for the Charge is a home game Saturday night against the Texas Legends, who lost road games on successive nights against Raptors 905, 149–130 on Tuesday and 119–112 on Wednesday.
Justin Jackson had 27 points and four 3-pointers Tuesday and netted 18 points and three 3-pointers Wednesday. Theo Pinson had four points and 16 assists on Tuesday, then 10 points, 12 assists and three blocks on Wednesday. Tony Bradley was inactive for both games.
On Wednesday, Walker Kessler had eight points and four rebounds in Utah’s 124–111 home win over Denver.
Sacramento won back-to-back road games, 131–110 Tuesday at Detroit and 123–98 Wednesday at Charlotte. Harrison Barnes was scoreless Tuesday and had six points Wednesday.
In that Hornets game, Leaky Black played six scoreless minutes for Charlotte.
Cole Anthony had two points before coming out of Orlando’s 113–92 Tuesday home loss to Minnesota with a thigh contusion.
Cole Anthony, Milwaukee Bucks guard
Age 25 | 6–2, 185 | 6th season | $2.67 million salary | UNC 2019–20 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string point guard behind Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins
Season statistics — 27 games, 6.5 points, 42.8 FG%, 28.5 3P%, 59.1 FT%, 2.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists
Team record: 13–19, 11th in Eastern Conference
Friday: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104 — 3:26, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, -2
Saturday: Bucks 112, (at) Bulls 103 and Monday: Bucks 123, (at) Hornets 113— Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday vs. Washington
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 Keldon Johnson
Season statistics — 31 games, 12.6 points, 46.9 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 88.7 FT%, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists
Team record: 23–8, 2nd in Western Conference
Thursday: Spurs 130, Thunder 110 — Started; 30:25, 15 points, 5–12 FG, 3–7 3FG, 2–2 FT, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, +2
Saturday: Jazz 127, Spurs 114 — Started; 22:47, 3 points, 1–4 FG, 1–3 3FG, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 foul, -5
Monday: Cavaliers 113, Spurs 101 — Started; 26:56, 3 points, 1–7 FG, 1–5 3FG, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, -12
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. New York, NBATV
Tony Bradley, Indiana Pacers center
Age 27 | 6–10, 248 | seventh pro season | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string center behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson
Season statistics — 25 games, 4.4 points, 58.4 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 72.7 FT%, 2.6 rebounds, 0.5 of an assist
Team record: 6–26, 14th in Eastern Conference
Friday: Celtics 140, Pacers 122 — 6:59, 4 points, 2–3 FG, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -6
Saturday: (at) Heat 142, Pacers 116 — 11:00, 3 points, 1–1 FG, 1–2 FT, 4 rebounds, 1 turnovers, 4 rebounds, 3 fouls, -9
Monday: (at) Rockets 126, Pacers 119 — 10:43, 0–1 FG, 3 rebounds, 2 fouls, +4
Next game — 3 p.m. Wednesday at Indiana
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 Tim Hardaway Jr.
Season statistics — 28 games, 11.7 points, 46.1 FG%, 42.9 3P%, 81.0 FT%, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists
Team record: 22–9, 3rd in Western Conference
Thursday: Nuggets 142, Timberwolves 138, OT; Saturday: Magic 127, Nuggets 126; and Monday: (at) Heat 147, Nuggets 123 — Missed both games; out four to six weeks with a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee
Next game — 7:30 Wednesday at Toronto
Caleb Love, Portland Trail Blazers guard
Age 24 | 6–3, 212 | Rookie season | Two-way contract | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
Roster situation — Backup point guard behind Deni Avdija/fourth-string 2 guard
Season statistics — 25 games, 9.2 points, 36.8 FG%, 30.4 3P%, 80.9 FT%, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists
Team record: 12–19, 10th in Western Conference
Friday: Clippers 119, Blazers 103 — Didn’t start; 25:15, 14 points, 5–10 FG, 3–7 3FG, 1–2 FT, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -17
Sunday: Blazers 114, Celtics 108 — Didn’t start; 28:55, 18 points, 6–14 FG, 4–10 3FG, 2–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 1 foul, +4
Monday: Blazers 125, Mavericks 122 — Didn’t start; 34:16, 24 points, 8–15 FG, 6–10 3FG, 2–2 FT ,3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +9
Next game — 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oklahoma City
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 20 | 6–5, 195 | Rookie season | 4-year NBA rookie contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup 2 guard behind Terance Mann
Season statistics — 20 games, 6.1 points, 48.9 FG%, 37.5 3FG%, 95.2 FT%, 1.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Team record: 10–19, 13th in Eastern Conference
Saturday: Nets 123, Timberwolves 107 — 17:33, 7 points, 3–6 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, +13
Monday: Warriors 120, Nets 107 — 17:19, 2 points, 0–2 FG, 0–2 3FG, 2–2 FT, 1 foul, -19
Next game — 6 p.m. Thursday vs. Houston
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 — 28 games, 7.2 points, 61.5 FG%, 28.6 3P%, 65.2 FT%, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists
Team record: 10–19, 13th in Eastern Conference
Saturday: Nets 123, Timberwolves 107 — 17:27; 10 points, 5–5 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, +21
Monday: Warriors 120, Nets 107 — 12:17, 3 points, 1–3 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1–2 FT, 5 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -14
Next game — 6 p.m. Thursday vs. Houston
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 — 15 games, 20.5 points, 44.5 FG%, 32.4 3PFG, 79.6 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists
Team record: 15–16, 9th in Eastern Conference
Friday: Bulls 109, 76ers 102 — Started; 29:01, 13 points, 4–12 FG, 1–6 3FG, 4–4 FT, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -1
Saturday: Bucks 112, Bulls 103 — Started; 28:43, 16 points, 6–12 FG, 4–8 3FG, 0–1 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 3 fouls, -5
Monday: Timberwolves 136, Bulls 101 — Started; 6:35, 2 assists, +1, left after suffering right calf strain
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. New Orleans
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 — 16 games, 10.6 points, 43.4 FG%, 26.7 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 6.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 steals
Team record: 2–1, tied for 2nd in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 6–8, fifth in East Division
Thursday: Capital City 122, (at) College Park Skyhawks 100 — Started; 9 points, 4–9 FG, 0–2 3FG, 1–1 FT, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 foul, +19
Next game — 3 p.m. Thursday at Westchester Knicks
Garrison Brooks, Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) center
Age 26 | 6–9, 230 | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2017–21 (4 seasons)
Season statistics — 14 games, 4.9 points, 44.4 FG%, 28.6 3P%, 50.0 FT%, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.5 of a block
Team record: 2–1, tied for 2nd in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 5–7, seventh in South Division
Saturday: Birmingham 105, (at) Westchester Knicks 98 and Sunday: (at) Westchester Knicks 129, Birmingham 118 — Didn’t play
Next game — 7 p.m. Tuesday at College Park Skyhawks, ESPN+
RJ Davis, South Bay Lakers guard
Age 23 | 6–0, 180 | rookie season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2020–25 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 15 games, 19.1 points, 45.4 FG%, 36.4 3P%, 86.4 FT%, 3.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steal
Team record: 2–1, tied for 3rd in Western Conference; finished Showcase Cup 7–7, fifth in West Division
Saturday: Oklahoma City Blue 124, South Bay 123 — Started; 13 points, 4–15 FG, 1–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 block, -1
Next game — 8 p.m. Saturday vs. Memphis Hustle
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 — 10 games, 15.9 points, 51.3 FG%, 37.8 3P%, 58.3 FT%, 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals
Team record: 1–2, tied for 8th in Western Conference; finished Showcase Cup 12–2, first in South Division
Saturday: Austin 109, Mexico City Capitanes 105 — Started; 26 points, 10–15 FG, 2–3 3FG, 2–2 FT, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, +4
Next game — 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. Santa Cruz Warriors
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Season G League statistics — 6 games, 20.0 points, 60.8 FG%, 45.2 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 blocks
Season NBA statistics — 9 games, 32 minutes, 18 points, 7–14 FG, 4–9 3FG, 7 rebounds, 1 assist
Team record: 0–3, tied for 15th in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 4–10, eighth in Central Division
Friday in NBA: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104 — 3:26, 1 turnover, -2
Saturday in NBA: Bucks 112, (at) Bulls 103 — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Next game — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cleveland Charge, ESPN+
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 8 games, 16.9 points, 50.5 FG%, 34.7 3P%, 15–15 FT, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steal
Team record: 0–3, tied for 15th in Eastern Conference; finished Showcase Cup 4–10, eighth in Central Division
Saturday: Grand Rapids Gold 125, Wisconsin 111 — Started; 23 points, 9–22 FG, 4–9 3FG, 1–1 FT, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 3 turnovers, -13
Next game — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cleveland Charge, ESPN+
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