Grizzlies Guard Scottie Pippen Jr scored a game-high 30 points vs Chicago Bulls at the UC on Saturday, November 23, 2024. (Photo credit Marcus Robinson)
After earning a huge victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup game on Friday night, the Chicago Bulls would lose to the Grizzlies 142-131 on Saturday, November 23, at the United Center.
According to the Bulls, Chicago was outscored by the Grizzlies after one quarter, 22-30. Memphis held the lead the entirety of the first frame with their lead growing as high nine points (16-25).
The Bulls said the team outscored Memphis, 38 to 34, in the second quarter, ending the first half on a 13-2 run (3:10 plus second quarter to 0:08, second quarter). At the end of two quarters the Bulls trailed the Grizzlies, 60-64.
The Bulls also said the Grizzlies used an 8-0 run between 5:26 in the third quarter and 4:50 in the third quarter to grab its largest lead of the game at that time (13 points, 84-97). After three quarters, the Bulls trailed, 98-109. The Grizzlies lead grew as high as 22 points (114-136) in the fourth quarter.
Chicago was able to come as close as nine points within the Grizzlies lead with a late fourth-quarter 14-4 run (4:51, fourth quarter to 1:07, fourth quarter). However, Chicago was never able to overcome the road team’s advantage, added the Bulls.
Final Score: Bulls 131, Grizzlies 142
(Information courtesy of the Chicago Bulls).
Joseph Phillips is the Sports Editor for the Chicago Crusader Newspaper. He is a Chicago native, who has been a sports writer for over 17 years. He also hosts the SC Media News and Sports Network Q&A radio show on WHPK 88.5 FM Chicago.
