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Vucevic's Last-Second Shot Downs Portland
20 Nov
Summary
- Nikola Vucevic hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the win.
- Chicago Bulls held off a furious comeback by the Blazers.
- Grant scored 33 points for the slumping Trail Blazers.
In a dramatic conclusion, Nikola Vucevic's buzzer-beating 3-pointer propelled the Chicago Bulls to a narrow 122-121 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bulls had appeared in control, building a commanding 21-point lead in the fourth quarter. However, Portland mounted an incredible rally, even taking a late lead.
Despite the Blazers' fierce comeback, spearheaded by Jerami Grant's 33 points, the Bulls managed to hold on. Coby White contributed 25 points off the bench and hit a crucial late triple to narrow the deficit before Vucevic delivered the decisive shot. This victory halted a recent losing skid for Chicago.
The Portland Trail Blazers, meanwhile, continue to struggle, marking their fourth consecutive loss and sixth in their last seven games. They were also hampered by key injuries, notably missing Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe due to calf issues.
