MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Banged-up Magic aim to bounce back vs. skidding Raptors
Jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Orlando Magic look to snap a two-game skid when they host the reeling...
Tanks for nothing: Competing for play-in won't harm Bulls' rebuilding plan
Here's the least meaningful stat you will encounter today. Worst record by an NBA play-in team: The 2021-22 San Antonio Spurs at 34-48. Look...
MARCH 2 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Pacers, Bulls clash with both chasing playoff berths
On Sunday in Indianapolis, the Indiana Pacers look for their third win this season over their Central Division counterpart Chicago Bulls.The...
MARCH 2 • THESTATE.COM
Gradey Dick - Flirts with double-double in loss
Dick scored 13 points (4-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), grabbed nine rebounds and dished one assist in 35 minutes of action during Friday's 125-115 overtime loss to the Bulls.
Impact The sophomore wing has struggled from the field of late, shooting just 37.0 percent since the All-Star break, but has made up for it from deep, hitting threes at a 41.4 percent clip in the same span. He's also been more active on the glass than ever before in his career, logging his first double-digit rebounding performance earlier in the week before grabbing nine boards Friday as he fell just one rebound short of his first career double-double. He'll look to improve his efficiency during Sunday's outing against the Magic.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando Robinson - Season-high 12 points off bench
Robinson put up 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight boards, three assists and one block in 24 minutes during Friday's 125-115 overtime loss to the Bulls.
Impact The third-year big man had a solid night with the second unit, stringing together a season high in points with his second best rebounding game of the year. Although his efficiency from the field left plenty to be desired, it was encouraging to see Robinson take as many shots as he did, considering it's the highest mark of his season by a good margin. With the Raptors fairly thin at the center position, Robinson has an opportunity to carve out a real role in head coach Darko Rajakovic's rotation going forward.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - Stuffs stat sheet in return
Barnes logged 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in 36 minutes during Friday's 125-115 overtime loss to the Bulls.
Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a calf injury, the fourth-year forward slotted back into the lineup without skipping a beat, turning in a well-rounded performance in Friday's narrow loss. He's been more efficient since the All-Star break, shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from deep, compared to 44.7 and 26.6 prior to the break. If he can keep up that pace, his fantasy value will continue to climb. His next outing comes Sunday against the Magic.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Bulls Exec Arturas Karnisovas continues to come across very unserious
The Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations appeared on a podcast recently and made it seem like the path out for the medio...
MARCH 1 • SUNTIMES.COM
