BULLS’ WIN STREAK ENDS IN THRILLER: Coby White and Tre Jones Shine, But Rockets Edge Out 117-114 Win
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bulls’ four-game winning streak came to an end on Friday night, as they fell to the Houston Rockets 117-114 in a thrilling contest. Despite impressive performances from Coby White and Tre Jones, the Bulls were unable to overcome the Rockets’ balanced attack.
*WHITE AND JONES LEAD THE CHARGE*
Coby White led the Bulls with 23 points, including 5 three-pointers, while Tre Jones added 19 points and 7 assists. The duo’s efforts helped keep the Bulls within striking distance throughout the game.
“I thought Coby and Tre played great,” said Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan. “They made some big shots and played with a lot of confidence.”
*ROCKETS’ BALANCED ATTACK PROVES TOO MUCH*
The Rockets, however, had a more balanced attack, with six players scoring in double figures. Jalen Green led the way with 25 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 22 points and 7 assists.
“We knew it was going to be a tough game,” said Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka. “The Bulls have been playing well, but our guys stepped up and made some big plays.”
*BULLS’ COLD STREAK CONTINUES*
One area of concern for the Bulls is the continued cold streak of rookie forward Matas Buzelis. Buzelis has struggled to find his shot in recent games, and Friday night was no exception, as he went 2-10 from the field.
“We need to get Matas going again,” said Donovan. “He’s a big part of our team, and we need him to be productive.”
*WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE BULLS?*
The Bulls will look to bounce back on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. With the playoff race heating up, every game is crucial, and the Bulls will need to regroup and refocus if they want to stay in contention.
“We can’t dwell on this loss,” said White. “We have to move on and get ready for the next game.”
As the Bulls move forward, they’ll look to build on the positives from Friday’s game, including the strong play of White and Jones. With a tough stretch of games ahead, the Bulls will need all hands on deck if they want to make a push for the playoffs.
