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DeRozan leads all scorers with 32 but Bulls lose to Wizards
10/22/2022 4:56:00 AM DeMar DeRozan had 32 points to lead all scorers but the Bulls lost to the Wizards tonight
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DeMar DeRozan had 32 points to lead all scorers but the Bulls lost to the Wizards tonight DeRozan had 32 points to lead all scorers, and the Bulls nearly won their second straight game to start the season without Zach LaVine. Instead, it was Washington that improved to 2-0. Kyle Kuzma scored 26 points and Beal added 19.The Wizards won 10 of their first 13 games under new coach Wes Unseld Jr. last season, but they ended up missing the playoffs after Beal's season ended early because of wrist issues. He decided to return to Washington on a new five-year max contract. The Bulls are still trying to manage LaVine's left knee, which needed surgery in May. This was the first game of a back-to-back for Chicago, and the All-Star guard is expected to make his season debut in the back half against Cleveland.Washington led 56-50 at halftime, and then Kuzma started the third quarter with a couple quick 3s. Beal hustled back to block a layup attempt by Ayo Dosunmu, and that defensive play led to a 3-pointer by Deni Avdija that made it 65-50. Read more:
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DeRozan scored 37 in the opener against Miami.Hot Chocolate Run Accepting Registration as Event Returns to Chicago As for the injury LaVine is managing: The two-time All-Star had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in May to address persistent soreness that disrupted the stretch run of his 2021-22 season, both in terms of his availability and production.In 1-on-1 Interview, Pritzker Discusses Campaign Spending, COVID Response and More “Not having any aches and pains and being able to play without any limitations in my own mind is huge,” LaVine said following Friday’s practice at the Advocate Center.Oct 20, 2022 at 2:14 pm WASHINGTON — DeMar DeRozan made a statement on opening night — he isn’t going anywhere. Instead, it was Washington that improved to 2-0. Kyle Kuzma scored 26 points and Beal added 19. For that reason, he missed the Bulls' first two games of the season. The Wizards won 10 of their first 13 games under new coach Wes Unseld Jr.’ You’re not supposed to be thinking that way when you’re playing basketball. last season, but they ended up missing the playoffs after Beal's season ended early because of wrist issues.. He decided to return to Washington on a new five-year max contract. Advertisement “It’s BS,” he said after the game. The Bulls are still trying to manage LaVine's left knee, which needed surgery in May.” Coach Billy Donovan tried to chalk it up to a string of hard practices following the following exhibition---which LaVine sat out---and Wednesday’s opener. This was the first game of a back-to-back for Chicago, and the All-Star guard is expected to make his season debut in the back half against Cleveland. Washington led 56-50 at halftime, and then Kuzma started the third quarter with a couple quick 3s. Beal hustled back to block a layup attempt by Ayo Dosunmu, and that defensive play led to a 3-pointer by Deni Avdija that made it 65-50. “We knew going into the year that we were going to have to basically manage him as it relates to what was best for his health. MOVING THE BALL Beal had eight assists, increasing his career total to 2,715. His late-game wizardry only seems to improve with each season. He passed Rod Strickland (2,712) for third in franchise history. TIP-INS Bulls: In addition to LaVine, Chicago was without Lonzo Ball (left knee).' I think we all felt like that was part of it going into the season. ... Maybe this is all forgotten by the time LaVine fully works his way into game shape, although don’t expect to see the two-time All-Star guard in both games of a back-to-back set early in the season. I know what I put into this game in the offseason, how much I love this game. Chicago went 27 of 33 on free throws while limiting the Wizards to only 11 attempts. Wizards: Washington was without Corey Kispert (sprained left ankle) and Vernon Carey (concussion). . “I think any time you have players out---not just our team but any team---it definitely hurts... That consistency is built in the summer, when DeRozan follows a “hell” schedule of workouts crafted years ago with Kobe Bryant. The Wizards shot 51. “I thought what happened was when we got bombarded last year with all these injuries, we were trying to piece it together.3% from the field but had 17 turnovers. UP NEXT Bulls: Host Cleveland on Saturday night. Wizards: At Cleveland on Sunday night. I thought we came in with a really good plan. In: . Chicago Tribune Sports A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute.