K.C. Johnson

Bulls Insider for @CHSN__ Covered Bulls from dynasty to Dalibor to Derrick to Dailyn Prev:@chicagotribune/@nbcschicago Will travel for work/music/good hikes

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Caleb Wilson has landed on injury report

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On latest episode of By The Horns podcast, Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) joins @camronsmith and me to share some great stories about growing up as a Bulls fan, his playing & broadcasting careers and thoughts about Caleb Wilson.

Check it out ⬇️

https://t.co/Z5oTNOu3R4

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New episode of the The Fastbreak with @KCJHoop presented by @dunkindonuts 🚨

📈 Noa Essengue's growth and development
🔄 Bulls test new starting lineup and rotation
🏀 Half-court execution improves
🤝 Billy Donovan's return to the UC

Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/KCj1uGc2UB

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76ers 127, Bulls 121

Much more competitive effort but 7th straight loss

Giddey 19 pts, 15 assists, 5 TOs
Buzelis 19 pts
Wilson 18 pts
Smith 17 pts, 8 rebs, 4 blocks

Brown 29 pts
Maxey 27 pts, 7 assists
LBJ 22 pts, 5 assists
76ers 33 2nd-chance pts

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Bulls are shooting 70 percent from 2 and 27 percent from 3

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Noa Essengue into double figures for second time in young career

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Giddey up to season-high 12 assists

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Obviously, making shots helps with this, especially since Bulls have been worst-shooting team in league in early going. But this is best Bulls have looked in the halfcourt this season. Good movement, quick decisions, better spacing.

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Haven't seen that one too often: Josh Giddey just passed to a wide open official for a TO

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Make that 9 assists for Giddey and only 1 TO

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76ers 68, Bulls 61 at half

Smith 14 pts, 3 blocks
Wilson 11 pts
Giddey 6 pts, 7 assists
Claxton 2 pts, 2 blocks, 8 minutes

LBJ 16 pts
Maxey 15 pts
76ers 26 second-chance points

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76ers 68, Bulls 61 at half

Smith 14 pts, 3 blocks
Wilson 11 pts
Giddey 6 pts, 7 assists
Claxton 2 pts, 2 blocks, 8 minutes

LBJ 16 pts
Maxey 15 pts
76ers 26 second-chance points

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Jalen Smith already has 3 blocks

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Solid bench minutes from Noa Essengue in 1st quarter. Buddy Hield and Leonard Miller outside the first-quarter rotation in favor of Patrick Williams and Jordan Hawkins.

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Jordan Hawkins also getting 1st-quarter burn

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Expected: Nic Claxton makes Bulls debut.

Unexpected: Patrick Williams with first-quarter minutes. Williams played well in mop-up time vs. Knicks.

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Expected: Nic Claxton makes Bulls debut.

Unexpected: Patrick Williams with first-quarter minutes. Williams played well in mop-up time vs. Knicks.

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Astute fans will notice Bulls switched up their usual starting lineup introduction. And it’s emblematic of the culture and philosophy that Tiago Splitter is trying to create. Details here from @ruthiepolinsky ⬇️

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Frenetic pace to start Bulls-76ers. Very few whistles or stoppages to this point.

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"He's a rim-protector. He's got switchability. He's a great communicator."

@camronsmith & @KCJHoop on what impact Nic Claxton can have on the Bulls today:

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RT @camronsmith: Bulls Countdown Live is coming up at 2pm on @CHSN__.

I’m running with @KCJHoop inside the studio as @KendallG13 joins th…

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Nic Claxton makes his Bulls debut today 🔥

📺 Stream at 2:30 p.m. on CHSN and the CHSN app