From comeback to heartbreak: Blazers’ defensive ace takes blame for Bulls’ buzzer-beater
- On Wednesday night, Nikola Vucevic hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Chicago Bulls a 122-121 victory in Portland, Ore.
- After building a large fourth-quarter cushion, Portland Trail Blazers mounted a 31-7 run capped by Donovan Clingan's layup and free throw to take a 119-116 lead.
- Coby White's late 3 with 9.1 seconds pulled Chicago within 120-119, and after Jerami Grant's free throws, White found Nikola Vucevic for the game-winner.
- The Bulls, who had ended a five-game losing streak the night before, will host the Miami Heat on Friday while Portland visits Golden State on Friday.
- Playing the second night of a back-to-back after Tuesday's loss to Phoenix Suns, Portland missed Jrue Holiday for a third straight game and Shaedon Sharpe with calf soreness.
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Vucevic’s buzzer-beating 3 gives the Bulls a 122-121 win over the Blazers
Nikola Vucevic hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Chicago Bulls held off a furious comeback attempt by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 122-121 victory on Wednesday night. Vucevic finished with 27 points and Coby White had 25 off the bench for the Bulls, who led by 21 points in the fourth quarter.Deni Avdija’s 3-pointer tied it for the Blazers at 116 and Donovan Clingan’s layup put the Blazers in front with 47 seconds left. Clingan added a free t…
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