The Chicago Bulls faced the Atlanta Hawks as their first opponents in the Play-In Tournament. Bulls star Coby White shone in the game, helping his team secure a much-needed win to keep their playoff dream alive.
He even equaled franchise legend Michael Jordan in a franchise record no other Bulls player had ever achieved. Coby White became the only Chicago Bulls player other than Michael Jordan to score 40+ points, provide 5+ assists, and have zero turnovers in a regular season or playoffs/play-in game.
Coby White has been a crucial player for the modern-day Bulls and has proven his worth over the years. He scored a career-high 42 points against the Hawks, helping his team qualify for the next round of the Play-In tournament while knocking out the Hawks.
White set another record with his performance on Wednesday night. His career-high 42 points mark the second-most points any player in a Play-In tournament scored. The Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum holds the first position; who scored 50 points in the 2020-21 Play-In games against the Washington Wizards.
Chicago Bulls march over Atlanta Hawks’ Playoffs dream
The Chicago Bulls marched on to victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in the Play-In Tournament. The Bulls defeated the Hawks in an exciting game with a final score of 131-116.
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On the other hand, the Hawks were helpless and couldn’t break past the Bulls to keep their playoff dream alive.
Coby White emerged as the night hero leading his team to victory.
“I am thankful for the fans. It felt like a playoff vibe. The place was rocking tonight,” said Coby, thanking the fans for their overwhelming support. The Bulls will now face the Miami Heat on Friday with an ambition to secure the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs and a first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics.
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