It didn’t take long for the “steal of the first round” (proclaimed by some) to make an impact in the Las Vegas Summer League.
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In the Chicago Bulls‘ 84-71 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 11, Bobby Portis scored 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds against Karl-Anthony Towns, the 2015 NBA Draft’s top overall selection.
Just like all the other rookies in Vegas, Portis also had his dull moments — a 1-for-10 shooting performance the next night after his breakout opener — but he also showed that energy and versatility that had Bulls management and the new-look coaching staff drooling during the draft process.