Zach LaVine scored 30 points, the Bulls got double-digit scoring efforts from Thad Young, Tomas Satoransky, and Denzel Valentine off the bench, and Wendell Carter Jr had a near double-double in his return as the Bulls secured the 120-112 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers. Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 25 points and ten rebounds, but also eight turnovers. Chicago improved to 11-15.
Success in the NBA isn't about being reserved. Though it can be about having the right players in reserve.
The Bulls did Monday. And while Zach LaVine got the Bulls to the finish line against the Indiana Pacers with 30 points, it was the veteran reserves led by Thad Young who pushed the Bulls across in a 120-112 overtime victory.