Chaos erupted between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. In the last seconds of the game, a dramatic scuffle took place at the Delta Centre. In the closing seconds, Utah, who was hosting the Bulls, led by one point. The Jazz were trying to obtain a free throw when Collin Sexton committed a personal foul on DeMar DeRozan. In front of the Bulls bench, no less. After a few words were said, it’s unclear what transpired, but before you knew it, John Collins was extending his hands.
Regretfully, assistant coach Chris Fleming of the Bulls also became involved. Fleming was assaulted and had his throat seized in a matter of seconds before Collins was put in a restraint. This called for a technical, but ironically, Utah only received one, while Chicago received two.
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DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to a closely fought victory
On Wednesday night, DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to a 119-117 victory over the Utah Jazz with 29 points, including the game-winning shot with one minute remaining.
For the Bulls, who overcame a late deficit to defeat Utah for the fourth time in a row, Coby White finished with 25 points, seven 3-pointers, and six assists. Along with 12 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic scored 23 points.
With 25 points and 14 rebounds, John Collins led Utah. 24 points and 7 assists came from Collin Sexton. Adding a career-high 15 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA start, Brice Sensabaugh demonstrated his versatility.
Utah trailed for nearly the whole first three quarters, but Chicago never led by more than 12 points in that span, giving the Jazz breathing room to come back in the fourth.
With 1:59 remaining, Utah led 114–112 after scoring four straight baskets, with 3-pointers by Sexton in between.
A minute later, DeRozan made a 3-point play to give the Bulls the lead again.
