Bulls continue winning in Zach LaVine’s absence, beating the Spurs

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Even with Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama scoring 21 points and grabbing 20 rebounds, the Bulls continued finding ways to win with Zach LaVine sidelined.

SAN ANTONIO – The almost daily talks that Billy Donovan has with his front office are still in a world where Zach LaVine is a Bull.

Until executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas makes that call to the coach and tells him otherwise, that’s the space Donovan will continue operating in.

That’s why Friday continued complicating things.

Donovan is also a “your record is your record” guy, and thanks to a 121-112 win over the Spurs and standout rookie Victor Wembanyama, the record for the Bulls since the 2021-22 season when LaVine is in street clothes is now 15-10.