Bulls vs. Pelicans: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Chicago Bulls (42-30) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (42-42) at Smoothie King Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Thursday March 24, 2022

Chicago Bulls 47, New Orleans Pelicans 46 (Q2 06:10)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Not sure what #Pelicans coaches were displeased with, but seemed like Bulls were given more time than usual to make decision on whether to challenge blocking call against Caruso. He stood in front of Jones as Jones passed ball to corner. Will be Caruso 3rd foul if no reversal – 8:51 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hair Out, Ball Out 🙌 pic.twitter.com/471W4XfUDB – 8:50 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan challenging Alex Caruso’s third foul of first half. Bang-bang play, Caruso tried to draw a charge on Herb Jones – 8:50 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls challenging the call. – 8:50 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
3 fouls on Caruso – 8:49 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Good to have you with us Bulls Nation. Where are you listening?
@Chicago Bulls radio @Audacy @670TheScore @Zach LaVine my halftime guest on Bulls Radio Zach discusses his new show deal with @newbalance Bulls 41-38 – 8:45 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
New shoe deal = New Logo Two Wxy PEs
@Zach LaVine x @NewBalanceHoops: pic.twitter.com/ID9fntiwNC – 8:43 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Keep that flow going Devonte’ 🔥
Up to 12 points (3-4 from 3⃣) pic.twitter.com/54neobuDuf – 8:42 PM John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
I don’t mean to pick on Naji Marshall, but I strangely enjoy hearing somebody get yelled at when he’s not in position defensively. Not sure who’s doing the yelling, but “Naji, move!” is heard very clearly. pic.twitter.com/GEEEMdIsC9 – 8:39 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
One down…
@TaxAct | #WBD pic.twitter.com/0vv33Rc9f3 – 8:38 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Good start! 😤
Zach with 16 points at the break. pic.twitter.com/MV5WLwgaJH – 8:37 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 39-31 after 1. LaVine with 16. Bulls 60% fgs. 6-9- 3s. – 8:37 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Huge improvement from the Chicago Bulls bench — albeit against a much different opponent — from the Milwaukee game to New Orleans.
14 points from the bench in the first quarter, which already surpassed the first three quarters of production against the Bucks. – 8:36 PM Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Pelicans 39, Bulls 31
McCollum 10 pts
Graham 9 pts
LaVine 16 pts (5-6 FG)
Bulls shot 60.9 percent from the field, 6-9 on 3s. – 8:36 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
GET OUT THE WAY 😳
@NBCSChicago | @Tristan Thompson pic.twitter.com/bVJuumkfcl – 8:35 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Zach LaVine is doing his part with DeRozan out, 16 pts in 1stQ, 3-for-3 from long range. #Bulls lead Pelicans 39-31 after one – 8:35 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Larry’s first bucket as a Pelican 💪 pic.twitter.com/B3TuLa8oSx – 8:35 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine played the entire 1st quarter. Scored 16 points. – 8:34 PM Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The same way Zion has to lose weight to be effective Long term in the NBA you would think Chet has to bulk up so he doesn’t get pushed around. At least a little bit. – 8:32 PM Christian Clark @cclark_13
Would watch CJ McCollum and Zach LaVine play H-O-R-S-E. – 8:32 PM NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👀 @Zach LaVine linking up with #newbalance. Bet you didn’t see that coming.
#WeGotNow @newbalancehoops pic.twitter.com/neI55wWanc – 8:27 PM Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zach LaVine is off to a red-hot start, scoring 13 points on his first 4 shots. He’s already dropped in a couple crazy looks from 3.
He’s so tough to guard when the 3s are dropping off the dribble. – 8:27 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach heating up early! 😤
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/XmI1OjmKzH – 8:27 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Our halftime guest @Zach LaVine is on fire—-4-4 fgs..3-3s…13-1st quarter points. Bulls 25-21 4:16 left 1st – 8:26 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
LaVine is 4-4, including 3-3 from 3, and 2-2 from line for 13 quick points in first 8 minutes.
Knee, and jumper, looks good with DeRozan out. – 8:25 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
An aggressive Zach LaVine has 13 points on 4-4 shooting (3-3 from 3-point range) in first 7:44 – 8:25 PM Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Larry Nance Jr. is about to check into the game for Jaxson Hayes for the backup four mins. – 8:25 PM Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Larry Nance Jr. about to make his #Pelicans debut. He was at the scorer’s table before Willie Green called timeout – 8:25 PM Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Larry Nance Jr getting set to check in for the first time as a Pelican – 8:24 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Troy Brown Jr. back in the rotation with DeRozan out – 8:23 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Great anticipation by Herb 🙌 pic.twitter.com/3dM8XzC3P7 – 8:21 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“Let ya hair out Devonte’ ! ”
– @adaniels33 pic.twitter.com/71a2HkPf4N – 8:19 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Zach LaVine vs. Herb Jones should be a fun matchup to watch. Jones has been one of league’s best perimeter defenders this season as a rookie. He’s already picked LaVine’s pocket once – 8:19 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Emptiest arena the Bulls have played in front of this season … Seattle Pelicans has a nice ring to it … at least the Seattle part of it. – 8:18 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
why do they say Not on Herb?
EX: pic.twitter.com/8Q0rknseI3 – 8:17 PM Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
New-look Devonte Graham off to a 2-2 shooting start and he’ll be going to the free throw line out of the timeout for one. Pelicans with an early 15-12 lead over the Bulls. – 8:16 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
the new flow off to a good start for Devonte’ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OE5B7lgoE3 – 8:16 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
NOLA wants to blitz and double Zach so badly … but Vooch keeping ’em honest so far. – 8:14 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Who ya got in these kicks? 👀
#Pelicans | Primeblock.com – 8:08 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Captain of the Game with @LALottery Second Chance Winner!
Keep your eye out for Louisiana Lottery Second Chance entries coming back soon! 👀 pic.twitter.com/KiMFOV3I6l – 8:01 PM Josh Martin @LonzoWire
In a video with Uninterrupted, Lonzo Ball revealed the best advice ever given to him but former teammate LeBron James. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/06/11/lon… – 8:00 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
👀🔴 – 8:00 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach bringing out the NB PEs 👀
@Zach LaVine | #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/bxihiHEjDX – 7:37 PM Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
Devonte’ Graham
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:31 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Ayo gets the start tonight against New Orleans in place of DeMar.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/oynwy540Zk – 7:30 PM Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
Devonte’ Graham
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:28 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Tonight’s Starters 👏
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/UtlQ2c0DPY – 7:27 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Ready to make his #Pelicans debut @Larry Nance Jr 🙌 pic.twitter.com/nB1pwdvKZA – 7:25 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
countdown to game time pic.twitter.com/bYs5Z4Zpfr – 7:19 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan gave his opinion on Bulls’ biggest challenge vs. elite teams: “We gotta put our bodies in plays”
Says Bulls communicate well when ball isn’t moving, transition defense is lacking, etc. But they need to confront lack of consistent, physical resistance at rim – 7:05 PM Jake Madison @NOLAJake
You hear us talk all the time but now it’s your chance to chop it up with us!
Join me at the Pelicans pre-game happy hour and sports media networking with a panel discussion before the Spurs game on March 26th
Special ticket required, please use: https://t.co/xZoJKOpcKF pic.twitter.com/hMYE7Dm4ku – 7:05 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
look good. feel good. play good 🤭
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/JF1QR5ylSK – 6:54 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Go download the official Pelicans app presented by @Verizon to keep up with game highlights, photos, stats and more >>
https://t.co/OdAufxEg3v pic.twitter.com/mQJtFX2SNd – 6:45 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Patrick Williams remains on same playing-time plan, per Billy Donovan. ~24 minute limit, no more than 6-7 minute stints – 6:34 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan said DeMar DeRozan has been experiencing tightness in his groin “for a little bit,” but it escalated beyond that during/after Milwaukee game
Injury isn’t thought to be significant. Called it a “mild strain.” Will know more tomorrow – 6:33 PM Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan says DeMar DeRozan had been playing with tightness in his adductor up until the game in Milwaukee, when it became worse.
Billy says it’s “not significant” but there “certainly is a strain there.” Tomorrow will offer a better idea, but no concrete timeline yet. – 6:32 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Try your hand at Pelicans Courtside Challenge! 📲
Answer five timed trivia questions for a shot at two (2) club seats to attend Pelicans vs. Portland on 4/7/22, courtesy of @SeatGeek
Play now on the Pelicans app: https://t.co/o9NQ2Qn2gW pic.twitter.com/KcCpbxjLlU – 6:30 PM New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Updated Injury Report (3/24 vs CHI):
Larry Nance Jr (right knee arthroscopy) is AVAILABLE.
Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness) is OUT. – 6:21 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
📍 New Orleans pic.twitter.com/aWfYot7f9Q – 6:21 PM Christian Clark @cclark_13
Larry Nance Jr. will make his Pelicans debut tonight. Brandon Ingram is out. – 6:20 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Green says Ingram is OUT tonight pic.twitter.com/vzqsxR4n0x – 6:19 PM Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Brandon Ingram is out. Hopes to get him back soon. Wouldn’t commit to Ingram returning on Saturday or Sunday but sounded optimistic it wouldn’t be much longer before he’s back. – 6:19 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Brandon Ingram out vs Bulls – 6:18 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Green on Larry Nance Jr. seeing his first action tonight with the #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/OfEUQsCooo – 6:17 PM Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Larry Nance Jr. is AVAILABLE for tonight’s matchup against the Bulls, per Willie Green. – 6:16 PM Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Larry Nance Jr is officially available for tonight. – 6:16 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:15 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Game night @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network. 6:45 pre. Fired up ! pic.twitter.com/0sMjpyjrn6 – 6:05 PM Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The staring contest between Zion Williamson and the Pelicans has already begun over the star forward’s status this season.
There’s only one way both sides can come away feeling like a winner: by working together
theathletic.com/3207861/2022/0… – 5:20 PM Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs magic number is 1. But for them, it’s about finishing in the top 6. Tonight’s game in Toronto and Saturday at home vs. the Bulls will go a long way in determining their playoff fate.
“Our destiny lies in our hands. I feel good about us”
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/03/c… – 4:57 PM Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Kicking off Spring in style 🌼
Check out our @Tissot Bulls Spring Style Guide: – 4:30 PM Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum has averages of 26.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists in 16 games for the Pelicans.
Here’s the list of NBA players with those averages or better to this point of the 2021-22 season:
Luka Doncic
Ja Morant
Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/sE9VNzE0mQ – 3:42 PM Zac Boyer @ZacBoyer
Miami’s Jim Larrañaga mentioned the Hurricanes were picked 12th in the ACC preseason poll. They’re joined in Chicago in the Sweet 16 by Iowa State, picked 10th in the Big 12; Providence, picked seventh in the Big East; and Kansas, the preseason Big 12 favorite. #kubball – 3:42 PM Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 What’s the timeline for Zion’s ramp up and return to play?
🏀 If he somehow plays there year would there be ‘bursts?’
🏀 Larry Nance Jr to make his Pels debut
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/gsgv3CR39W – 3:30 PM Zac Boyer @ZacBoyer
Miami guard Charlie Moore, from Chicago, spent two seasons at Kansas before he transferred to DePaul. The sixth-year senior said he wanted to go home when he made that move, but his father convinced him to spend his last year of eligibility somewhere different. #kubball – 3:14 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
𝙅𝙞𝙢 𝙀𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙝𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝙆𝙚𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚
1⃣ Pels dominated offensive boards, second-chance points at CHA
2⃣ DeRozan out, but defense must contain LaVine (32 pts vs. NOP in Oct.)
3⃣ At center, Valanciunas, Vucevic are skilled scorers, rebounders
@FanDuel pic.twitter.com/waSRnFyYlE – 3:00 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
First look at the @McDAAG x @adidas Basketball DRose 1.5 Retro that players will wear at the 45th annual McDonald’s All-American Game in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/SBaeuDsnpg – 2:58 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Not a great day here in sunny NOLA for Zach LaVine. Has to fight crime without Batman tonight, and do it wearing my dad’s shoe brand for the rest of his life. – 2:55 PM Christian Clark @cclark_13
Bulls are 2-2 without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan this season. He’s out tonight with a left adductor strain.
Pelicans will likely be without Brandon Ingram. He’s missed the last 8 games with a strained right hamstring. – 2:52 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
No DeRozan tonight… Pelicans remain on bum-team alert. DeMar has been dealing with a trick groin. Zach LaVine is a go. – 2:44 PM StatMuse @statmuse
This is what the NBA playoffs would look like today if we took the top 16 teams regardless of conference:
Suns vs Hornets
Grizzlies vs Nets
Warriors vs Raptors
Heat vs Timberwolves
Sixers vs Cavs
Bucks vs Bulls
Celtics vs Nuggets
Jazz vs Mavs
#Sweet16 pic.twitter.com/gQdZO1OXcw – 2:35 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Tonight on Bulls Radio- One on One with Billy Donovan ( and it was excellent-he’s tremendous). @Zach LaVine on his new shoe deal endorsing @newbalance He deserves every good fortune that comes his way. ( Halftime with Zach) . @Chicago Bulls radio @670TheScore @Audacy 6:45 pre. – 2:01 PM