Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The Chicago Bulls (12-7) play against the Houston Rockets (16-16) at Toyota Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday November 24, 2021

Chicago Bulls 113, Houston Rockets 118 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Dubs, Ant Dunk, LeBron, Lakers win, Suns, Mini Golf Dates 👍🏼
Bulls, Succession S3, refs, Magnus Lund, Thanksgiving eve high school crushes 👎🏼
Taking your calls all night ⬇️
twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAGR…12:44 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“We gave them life instead of generating our own life.”
Nikola Vučević returned to the court after two long weeks with COVID, but the center couldn’t make the difference in another third quarter implosion as the Chicago Bulls fell to the Houston Rockets. chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c…12:17 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
If you can get past a loss to the Rockets . . .
Bulls’ Nikola Vučević feels ‘pretty good’ in return.
For ⁦@NBCSChicago⁩: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/…11:56 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
I expect to see a much more focused Bulls team on Friday. They have a day off in Orlando, plenty of tee times set up, and then a team Thanksgiving meal. It will look much different against the Magic. Print it! – 11:51 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Enjoy tomorrow, you guys.
Rockets snap 15-game losing streak with home win over the Bulls
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/rockets-s…11:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Vooch was back, but so was the third-quarter lethargic meltdown … questions … concerns … bad calls … this had it all. Between tears …
… Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/…11:33 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Thankful for @Houston Rockets wins, walk-off interview happiness and postgame hugs on @ATTSportsNetSW with @Danuel House and @Eric Gordon 🚀😁 pic.twitter.com/dnhIipsXvb11:29 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
“I believe in what I do. I think I’m good at what I do. I think the players respond when I challenge them, coach them. Whether we won or lost tonight, I’m the same coach.” #Rockets HC Silas. He’s smiling here after he was asked if his Thanksgiving meal would taste even better now pic.twitter.com/5sIO7ISRPX11:20 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets @Danuel House was phenomenal tonight. Didn’t check in until 7:37 left in 3rdQ, played all but 2:55 of the remainder of the game. He was 6-7 FG, 4-4 on 3ptFG, 4 rebs, assist, steal, 2 blocks, led team in scoring w/ 18 pts. (He was 9-40 FG, 4-17 on 3ptFG before tonight) – 11:16 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter exchanged jerseys with someone on the Bulls – 11:10 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Keep building 🚀
🎤 @Cayleigh Griffin
🎥 @ATTSportsNetSW pic.twitter.com/xkiermm0j411:08 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic said Bulls need to stress playing with more intensity and focus in third quarters — calling back to Portland game as an additional example to tonight
“We can’t do that. We have to play for 48 minutes… We’re a good team when we do that.” – 11:06 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic said he was only supposed to play 20 minutes tonight, but felt good enough in first game back to stretch to 26 with Bulls in a bind. He fouled out with 2:46 to play – 11:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nikola Vucevic, via Zoom from Houston, said he told Billy Donovan he felt good enough to exceed his roughly 20-minute limit. Played 26. – 11:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Eastern Conference comes at you fast . . .
Bulls are 2 games off conference lead—and just 1.5 ahead of play-in spot. – 10:59 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
13PTS off the bench for Al P! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BNBVyjqjSY10:55 PM

Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Danuel House: I haven’t been myself lately. I was able to play within myself and have fun. – 10:52 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
What a clutch bucket from Mathews! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RoDtwRUlJO10:51 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Rockets’ win over Chicago, which improved their record to 2-16, means ’93-’94 Mavs’ NBA-worst record for first half of a season probably is safe.
Dallas started 2-39. Neither win was at home. Both wins were at Minnesota. Could you imagine? Well, I can because I was there. – 10:49 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan on unsuccessful challenge of Lonzo Ball foul: “I was told he shot it, he came down and fell down and kind of grabbed the guy.”
Also said: “I don’t quite understand it (the ruling), because I couldn’t see it on the video.” – 10:46 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
D HOUSE WENT OFF! 🔥
📈 18PTS 4-4 from 3
@creditkarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/O3vv8N4i3o10:45 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan expressed confusion over the explanation he received from the officials on the fourth-quarter offensive foul call on Lonzo Ball: “As they were explaining it to me, in all honesty, it made zero sense to me.” – 10:43 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan, via Zoom from Houston, on Ball foul call: “It made zero sense to me.” – 10:42 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan: “The best players and the best teams are internally motivated, not externally motivated.”
Said Bulls have shown signs of being that type of team, but not consistently enough. Added he and coaching staff can do more to bring it out of them – 10:42 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
“It feels good. But it feels so good for House. It feels so good for Scoot. It feels good for C-Wood, who made 2 huge FT down the stretch….It feels great for Garrison, Armoni & Eric…It feels good to win, but it feels so much better for the guys.” #Rockets snap 15-game skid pic.twitter.com/VxpivCFt5k10:42 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan: “We’re gonna really have to be better on both ends of the floor.”
Said Bulls “messed around with the game” in third quarter, and that, while they’re a good team, they’re not good enough to have stretches like they did in that second half – 10:39 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan, via Zoom from Houston, on Bulls’ poor 3rd quarter: “They were just more aggressive. We’re going to have to be better at both ends.” – 10:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
At long last, the Rockets have a crooked number in the win column. – 10:32 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
ITS OVERRRR ROCKETS WIN!!!!!!!!!! – 10:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Bulls last 2 games:
— Lost by 32 to the Pacers
— Lost to the 1-16 Rockets
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/2LnKvPghV310:31 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets trail Minnesota by 6.5 games for the last play-in spot. Lots of season left, you guys – 10:31 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Bulls really just lost to the Rockets. 🤦🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/i9u1AgkIVL10:31 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t get this offensive foul call. Lonzo Ball clearly just slipped, and if you’re calling the foul for him slipping into KPJ, he should still get the three points. It’s not like anything Lonzo did affected the shot. I’m not sure if it’s a bad call or a bad rule but it’s bad. pic.twitter.com/nqxk3PE5d410:30 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The nightmare is over. The Rockets have won a basketball game pic.twitter.com/CporvY2M8410:30 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Well, the Rockets’ 15-game losing streak is over, thanks to the #Bulls shifting into cruise mode in the third quarter. Final is 118-113, LaVine led with 28 – 10:30 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
So Indiana and Houston were the ol’ double-trap games? – 10:30 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Come on the Bulls. Don’t be not back. – 10:29 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Final: Rockets 118, Bulls 113
Awful loss by the Bulls, who allow worst offense in NBA to score 118 points, shoot 50 percent and snap a 15-game losing streak
Bulls fall to 12-7. At Orlando on Friday – 10:28 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
ROCKETS WIN. I repeat. ROCKETS WIN.
@ATT | #LightTheFuse 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3Qjb4oiV3v10:28 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets Win. They beat the Bulls, 118-113 to snap their 15 game losing streak. – 10:28 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Rockets 118, Bulls 113
Rockets snap 15-game losing streak
Rockets place 8 in doubles, led by House Jr.’s 18 pts and Wood’s 16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists
LaVine 28 pts
Ball 19-5-5
Vucevic double-double
Caruso 15 pts, 3 3s
Those last two returned from absences – 10:28 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Congrats if you had New Orleans and Houston on the bingo card tonight.
The 2 teams were a combined 4-32 entering tonight and get quality wins against Washington and Chicago. – 10:28 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Still not Houston-proof … I’ll believe it when I see it. – 10:26 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Bryn with 23 points. His career high is 30, at Houston on April 29, 2021. – 10:25 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter Jr just gave Tilman Fertitta a hug with Danuel House at the FT line – 10:23 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
This isn’t Houston-proof… – 10:22 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Kevin Porter Jr. telling Houston crowd “F— them, get ’em outta here … ” Wow, imagine how the Rockets act if they could win a third game this year. No respect for the Bulls! – 10:21 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Nobody ever sees the Garrison Mathews kill shot coming until it’s too late – 10:21 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
We’re up by 6 with 25 seconds to play 👀 – 10:21 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets are going to end their losing streak tonight and it’s going to be because of Garrison Mathews and Danuel House – 10:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Oh Rockets…not like this. – 10:20 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Wait, when it was pointed out the other day that the Knicks had a back-to-back, I believe I was told the first game didn’t count because it was Houston. Does this count … however it ends up? – 10:19 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Rockets about to get a win? – 10:18 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Rockets going to Rocket… Great defense by Ball. – 10:17 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Danuel House has 16 points in the second half. The Rockets were down 9 when he entered the game – 10:17 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Back to Javonte Green at center… – 10:16 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Vucevic fouls out with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists in 26 minutes. – 10:16 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Gordon trying to hold the kids together down the stretch. Vooch fouls out. – 10:15 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Vucevic is playing way more than I thought he would—and hits a huge 3. – 10:13 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Seriously, I’ve never seen Christian Wood get a call. These are some awful no-calls – 10:13 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch has been a beast at the rim in this quarter. – 10:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
That call in the Bulls game is perhaps the worst call upon review I’ve seen all season. Lonzo just got called for an offensive foul for slipping. Unbelievable. – 10:12 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Bulls are challenging a Lonzo kick out foul. Huge call, he made the shot, so it would cut the Rockets lead to 3 – 10:10 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan challenging offensive foul call on Lonzo Ball on made 3-pointer. Would save Bulls three points if successful – 10:09 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls challenge an offensive foul call on a Ball on a right wing made 3. – 10:08 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Man, Christian Wood gets no calls – 10:07 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls cut 10-point deficit in half in just 43 seconds. LaVine attacked rim twice, once to score and once to kick to Caruso for 3. Ball applied defensive pressure in between. Those approaches are what’s needed. – 10:07 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Caruso with a left corner 3- Bulls trail 99-94 with 5:38 left. Multi tasking..turkey in the over? No problem…keep your dial set to @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio. Save the stuffing for Bill and me. – 10:06 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls down 10 with 6:21 left … time to unleash hell, boys. Or wear a bad one on that way down to Orlando. – 10:03 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
6:53 to go and the Rockets will go with Wood and Sengun, first time the two have shared the floor tonight. Rockets up 11 – 10:00 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
How y’all feeling H-Town?! GIFs only 👀 – 9:58 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls down 96-88 with 7:30 left. The Rockets finding the three point range.. 13-30- 43% Rockets shooting 49% Bulls with only 8FTA. Bulls 20 assists-only 3 in the second half. – 9:57 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Think Wood gets back in to finish the game. Rockets still need that spacing now more than ever. – 9:57 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Kevin Porter Jr. hits the step-back three, then tells the crowd “I’m that guy” – 9:57 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
KPJ with the deep contested three and words for the Bulls bench. Rockets up 96-88 with 7:30 to go. – 9:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets took a punch early in the 4th, but Porter drains a 3 to get the lead back to 8. They are 7:30 away from ending the streak – 9:56 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
One left to play!
Rockets: 90
Bulls: 82
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/BPvEmK0fDA9:53 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wow. Bulls called for 8-second violation. Shaky second half continues. – 9:51 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Double-double for Vucevic. – 9:51 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Rockets already in we-don’t-know-how-to-win mode to start the 4th. – 9:49 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets entered tonight w/ the league’s worst pt differential in the 3rdQ (outscored by 6.1pts per game in 3rdQ). They just outscored the Bulls 35-18 in the 3rdQ to take 90-82 lead to the 4thQ. – 9:47 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Another one of these brutal third quarters for the Bulls, who were outshot 35-18 by the one-win Rockets to cede an 8-point lead. – 9:47 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls went 1-7 from 3pt range in 3rd quarter. Houston outscored the BUlls. 35-18. House 10 points in 8 min off the bench. – 9:46 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls led 73-63 with 5:38 left in 3rdQ, now Houston is up 90-82 heading into the 4thQ. Tidy 27-9 run by Rockets – 9:46 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Rockets playing out of their minds right now. Hit 8-of-11 threes, sprinkled in some good stretches from Sengun and House — and an aggressive zone. Lead the Bulls 90-82 heading into the fourth. – 9:45 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Rockets just outscored the Bulls 35-18 in the third quarter, hitting eight 3s in the process
Houston ahead 90-82 entering the fourth – 9:45 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Here’s where LaVine and DeRozan usually take souls … – 9:45 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The Rockets end the 3rd quarter on an 11-2 run. – 9:45 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets were +17 in 7 minutes with Danuel House on the floor. He may join spaces from his real account tonight – 9:44 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Rockets 90, Bulls 82 after three. The Toyota Center IS ROCKIN!!!! lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! – 9:44 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Rockets up 8 after three???? What! No fear. Bulls have been one of the more dominant 4th quarter teams this season. – 9:44 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Rockets rip off 35-18 3rd quarter vs. Bulls. Take 8-point lead into 4th. – 9:44 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls down 8 ..we. Go to the 4th quarter. – 9:44 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Armoney Brooks gives us the lead! 🤑 pic.twitter.com/KRMc1V6KPS9:44 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Danuel House flipped the game – 9:43 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
This is one of those games that makes you feel like the Rockets are headed in the right direction. The feeling may not last, but we still got it for at least 3 quarters – 9:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Armoni Brooks hits back-to-back 3s and the Rockets have the lead with less than 16 minutes to play – 9:37 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
BROOKS 3 FOR THE LEAD. 13-2 ROCKETS RUN! – 9:36 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls getting frustrated as Rockets keep “check, check….” pic.twitter.com/4n3Dwc5Mbc9:36 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Rockets, who lost Jalen Green to leg injury early, hanging around. – 9:34 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Danuel House has 5 points, a rebound, an assist and a steal in 3 minutes. Billy Donovan calls a timeout after he drains a corner 3, and I could’ve sworn I saw him flip off #RocketsTwitter after he did the bow and arrow thing – 9:33 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Rockets have refused to throw in the towel. Good spurt from Danuel House Jr. has them down 5 with 5 minutes to go in the third. – 9:33 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Coby White can be credited with teaching Zach LaVine that mean stepback theathletic.com/1571092/2020/0…9:32 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
this is just what Scoot does 😤 pic.twitter.com/wmKUFD8bJB9:31 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Danuel House sees his first action of the night in the 3rd quarter and immediately assists on a Porter 3 – 9:28 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Javonte Green vs. Ayo Dosunmu for best dunk tonight. Discuss. – 9:28 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Garrison Matthews letting ’em know 👏 pic.twitter.com/fugaM33DvA9:25 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Scoot always bringing the NASTY handles 😤 pic.twitter.com/3LxWAqJaPh9:21 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch and Zach having a strategy heart-to-heart in this timeout. – 9:20 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Eric Gordon and Zach LaVine banged knees. Both were hobbled for a minute or so, but are now laughing – 9:18 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
The #Rockets are going with their starting lineup + Garrison Matthews in for Jalen Green to start the second half. – 9:16 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Garrison Mathews starts the second half for the Rockets in place of the injured Jalen Green – 9:16 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
A Bulls notebook full of so much info, it’s Thanksgiving a night early!
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/…9:14 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Bulls 64-55 at halftime. Chicago has been red hot from three, going 9-16 so far. Lonzo Ball leads all scorers with 17, going 5-6 from three.
Rockets are shooting 52.3% from the floor, but just 26.7% from three. 10 turnovers have led to 16 Chicago points. – 9:09 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Here is video of Jalen Green’s drive. He stayed down for a few moments before his teammates helped him up. He would leave the game on the next defensive possession. He is OUT with a left leg injury. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/xlv0Y79cCF9:09 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls scored 16 points off 10 Rockets’ turnovers in 1st half, which isn’t surprising given both teams’ previous performance in those departments. – 9:08 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic at the half:
9 points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3P), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers
Signs of offensive life in the second quarter, when he scored 7 points on 3-6 shooting. But also got the business from Alperen Sengun on the other end of the floor for a stretch – 9:04 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Up 9 at half in Houston. Let’s keep it rolling.
Ball: 17pts/3reb/2ast
LaVine: 14pts/2reb/2ast
Vucevic: 9pts/4reb/2ast pic.twitter.com/ppVaQ3kn5l9:03 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
This is Bulls basketball.
@NBCSChicago | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/E1dVIF5BLE9:03 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Bulls lead 64-55 at halftime. Fun first half – 9:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 64, Rockets 55 at half
Ball 17 pts; 5-6 from 3
LaVine 14 pts
DeRozan 6 pts; 6 assists
Wood 12 pts; 5 rebs – 9:01 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Lonzo Ball is 4-of-5 from 3 in the first half. He was 8-of-15 from 3 in Toyota Center last April – 8:56 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Word from Rockets—Jalen Green-out with leg injury. – 8:56 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Green news moves Rockets from Bum Team Alert to the seldom used Bum-ass Team Alert! Bulls by 20. – 8:51 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Jalen Green out with a left leg injury. – 8:49 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Does anybody make these passes like Zo?
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/qH1PYcYQnR8:48 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 47-43. Vucevic with a 9-3-2 game..you’ll hear from him at half @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network Where are you listening to Bulls ball. 6:44 left 1st half. – 8:48 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets have ruled Jalen Green out the rest of tonight’s game with a left leg injury – 8:47 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets Jalen Green (leg) OUT for remainder of the game. – 8:44 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
12 minutes in the books!
Rockets: 30
Bulls: 32
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/HrWw6Ynj9w8:43 PM

Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Jalen Green is out for the game with a left lower leg injury. – 8:43 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Coby White and Nikola Vucevic built some nice two-man chemistry down the stretch of last season. Seeing that a bit early in this one. Coby assisted a Vucevic floater and 3-pointer, then Vucevic returned the favor with a hand-off that turned into a Coby 3 – 8:42 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Looks like Donovan might split Vooch’s night into six-minute shifts. The goal for the night is to let him work back into rhythm without wearing him out past a point where he can perform. – 8:40 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch put his hands together in prayer after he hit that little hook. Been a rough re-entry. – 8:39 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Jalen Green back to the locker room. Might be from the hard tumble he took late in the first. Had to gather himself for a minute before taking his free throws. – 8:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Vooch is heading back in. He’s 1-for-5 so far. – 8:37 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
AYO PUTTING PEOPLE ON POSTERS NOW!
@NBCSChicago | @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/S6QxXywruw8:37 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Just getting warmed up (except Ayo and Zo, they are very much warmed up 😳)
Ball: 11pts/1reb/1ast
LaVine: 5pts/2reb/2ast
Dosunmu: 5pts pic.twitter.com/1Ze18pngeR8:37 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 32 Rockets 30–very entertaining game. Ball with 11. DeRozan 6pts 3 assists. Ayo-5pts. Wood 10pts 5 reb. – 8:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Rockets are an interesting team. Bad, but interesting. – 8:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green went to the locker room. I didn’t see what happened – 8:35 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
one more time:
Jalen Green CAME. TO. PLAY. pic.twitter.com/nUWJQciqpC8:35 PM

Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Jalen Green looks like he’s headed to the locker room after a fall. – 8:35 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Might be the most exciting quarter I’ve seen Houston play all season. Just look more engaged and focused offensively. – 8:34 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Caruso using his ” wrist device” like Cowboy Bob Orton used to use his “cast.” – 8:32 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Alperen Sengen will enter the game before Daniel Theis tonight. Yall win – 8:31 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green has played a great first quarter – 8:30 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Say it with me: Aggressive Jalen Green is what? – 8:30 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
We are thankful for you listening to Bulls ball..where are you catching the action tonight? I’ll give you a shoutout.. @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio Always a pleasure. – 8:29 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Lonzo with 3-3s…with 11. Bulls up 23-20. 3:01 left 1st – 8:27 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
If this is going to be a game where Houston goes small for large portions, I’m not sure how much of Daniel Theis — or Alperen Sengun — we’ll see aside from short spurts. – 8:27 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lonzo Ball vs. Pacers: 0-7 FGs; 0-4 from 3
Tonight in 1st qtr: 4-4 FGs; 3-3 from 3 – 8:25 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Derrick Jones Jr. gets first rotation turn at backup center. Billy Donovan discovering that look was a silver lining of Vucevic’s absence – 8:25 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Once a week, Lonzo Ball kills teams from three. – 8:24 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
K.J. Martin and Armoni Brooks are the first Rockets off the bench – 8:23 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zo’s shot is 💰 right now pic.twitter.com/ge1CXBUpOt8:23 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Caruso will be wearing a protector on the wrist area … or he’s bowling after this. – 8:22 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Lonzo Ball opens game 2-2 from 3-point range after being held scoreless against Indiana – 8:22 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
3-3 shooting start in Houston by Zo 🔥
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/8pRxVSSCrT8:22 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nikola Vucevic’s 1st stint after 7-game absence:
6:29; 1-5 FGs (0-1 from 3); 2 rebs; 1 assist; 2 points – 8:22 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen in 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆 😤 pic.twitter.com/I7XcVyuh6r8:22 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Vooch looking a bit gassed in this timeout … Caruso in. – 8:22 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
John Wall just joined the Rockets bench with ice packs on both knees. He worked out on the floor before the game started – 8:21 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 18-16 5:31 left 1st. Ball with 8. Vucevic 2pts 2 reb – 8:21 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets offense has been quite crisp through the first 6 1/2 minutes of tonight’s game. They’ve scored 16 points one only have 2 turnovers – 8:20 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
The spacing Wood brings at the five is just a different type of helpful for what the Rockets want to do offensively. – 8:20 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Vooch gets his first points since his COVID-19 diagnosis with a finish at the rim off a lob from up top by DeRozan. – 8:19 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch being taken to the Wood-shed … see what I did there. That’s four years of college kids! – 8:18 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
JG for 3️⃣!
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/j5lruMqGrx8:16 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nikola Vucevic made nice read and assisted Javonte Green’s 3 on opening possession but has missed two bunnies since. He struggled with those shots before his absence too. – 8:14 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Good spacing for Houston in the early minutes. Have been able to get to their drive-and-kick, pick-and-pop game with Christian Wood at the 5. – 8:14 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Jalen Green has some LaVine-like explosion going downhill. – 8:13 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic picks up an assist on first offensive possession back. Found Javonte Green for a corner 3 on short roll – 8:12 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets turn the ball over on their first possession after Christian Wood passed a decent look from 3 – 8:11 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
We are on the air for Bulls ball….@Nikola Vucevic at halftime.. @670TheScore @audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network. – 8:00 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Houston might have some rotational issues tonight. pic.twitter.com/bHAlwMxOg37:58 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
So in abbreviated 2011-12 season, the Charlotte Bobcats finished 7-59.the coach Paul Silas. On that team, DJ Augustin, Tyrus Thomas. The all time record for fewest wins: the 72-73 Sixers (9-73) Kevin Loughery took over 2nd half of season.Later coached the Bulls. I love NBA trivia – 7:55 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls starters: LaVine, DeRozan, Vucevic, Green and Ball. Rockets: Gordon, Tate, Wood, Porter, Green. – 7:46 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach in the fresh Undefeated x Kobe collab tonight in Houston! pic.twitter.com/Fd5WmMI52J7:45 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
“Will DeMar lead us in scoring at halftime?”
Answer right in the @ATT BullsIQ game found in the Bulls App and you could win a DeRozan jersey! – 7:45 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
#Rockets starters vs. Chicago: KPJ, Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jae’Sean Tate, Christian Wood. – 7:39 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Rockets starters:
Kevin Porter Jr.
Jalen Green
Eric Gordon
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood – 7:38 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Josh Christopher and Usman Garuba both starting tonight for the @RGVVipers. #Rockets7:36 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Like Donovan’s decision on lineup. Fits with Vooch back. Caruso likely remains in closing lineup, Altho should that be needed tonight? Tune in @NBCSChicago7:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Eric Gordon starts for the Rockets tonight, Daniel Theis to the bench – 7:31 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
#Rockets Starters:
Eric Gordon
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr.
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood
Wood as the 5. – 7:31 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Vooch is BACK.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/KkZxy0VZME7:30 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls ball ⁦@670TheScore⁩ ⁦@Audacy⁩ ⁦@Chicago Bulls⁩ radio network. 6:45 pre pic.twitter.com/G05JCG5QIh7:28 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter Jr says hello to free agent to be Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/AmbBVfhY157:01 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Vučević will be on a minutes restriction for tonight’s Chicago Bulls game. Billy Donovan says balancing his minutes will be key tonight to help him rebuild fitness without letting him get cold or exhausting him. – 6:33 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Speaking from Houston via Zoom, Billy Donovan said Nikola Vucevic will be on a minutes restriction as he returns from missing 7 games in health and safety protocols. Vucevic will play “shorter stints” as he tries to regain game conditioning. – 6:32 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan says Nikola Vucevic will “definitely” be on a minutes restriction. Focus is on finding balance between easing him in but also ramping up conditioning – 6:32 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Donovan confirms both Caruso and Vucevic are available tonight on Houston; Vuc minutes will be limited. #Bulls6:31 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Vucevic and Caruso are good to go. @Chicago Bulls radio. @670TheScore @Audacy 6:45 pre – 6:31 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to Billy Donovan, Vooch (health and safety) and now Alex Caruso (wrist) are officially available tonight. The gang is almost all together again! – 6:30 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Rockets coach Stephen Silas on his impressions of the Bulls: “They are a problem. They turn you over, and that has been an issue for our group… What I like about them is their defense leads to offense.” – 6:25 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter Jr will return to the Rockets starting lineup tonight, but Stephen Silas signaled there may be another change. – 6:21 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas said Kevin Porter Jr’s injury kept the Rockets from sending Josh Christopher to the G League sooner – 6:20 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kevin Porter is good to go per Stephen Silas – 6:16 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Came through drippy. 💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/vGkPes4xTI6:08 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets say Kevin Porter Jr remains questionable for tonight’s game. He told reporters he was going to play, but the injury report hasn’t changed. We should find out for sure in an hour – 5:15 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Back in H-Town tonight vs @Chicago Bulls! 🤘
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
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🚀 @Kroger pic.twitter.com/DhupLFvoqA4:00 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Bulls Nikola Vucevic to return tonight vs Rockets sportando.basketball/en/bulls-nikol…3:36 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Bulls say Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso are available for tonight’s game against the Rockets. Vucevic has missed the last 7 games after testing positive for COVID, a wrist injury kept Caruso from playing on Monday – 3:36 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Dana Altman and Oregon digging themselves an early season hole that could be tough to dig out of. Getting crushed right now against Houston after losing to a pair of WCC teams: BYU and Saint Mary’s. No “bad” losses, but not what you expect from the Ducks. – 3:22 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Tonight on @Chicago Bulls radio @670TheScore @Audacy At halftime @Nikola Vucevic speaks for the first time as he returns from a two week absence Join us at 6:45 pre. Always a pleasure. – 3:21 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
College basketball hot take: Houston is very good. – 3:16 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls have both Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso listed as available tonight vs HOU – 3:10 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch talks, you listen. Big man is ready to take on the Rockets tonight after missing 7 games.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/…3:08 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Vooch & AC are both available to play tonight vs. Houston! pic.twitter.com/lzyp9CU5uR3:06 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Have enjoyed looking around @Shot_Quality. Looks like the Kings are the NBA’s ‘process but not results’ league leaders right now. Top-10 in shot quality and rim + 3s rate, but only 6-12 so far. Rockets and Thunder are 3rd and 4th in rim + 3s rate. – 2:59 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls list Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso as available vs. Rockets tonight – 2:52 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Just did a pod with the prophet @cbefred so now the Bulls are really back. – 2:48 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Teams the Thunder have beat this year: Rockets, Kings, Spurs, Pelicans and the Lakers twice – 2:32 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Roster Update: The #Rockets have assigned guard Josh Christopher to their NBA G League affiliate, @RGVVipers. pic.twitter.com/ryVrX8ctQv2:01 PM

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