The Chicago Bulls welcomed one star back for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, while simultaneously resting another.
Zach LaVine was in the starting lineup on Monday night after missing the past five games with a left knee injury. Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan did not play against the Thunder while he rested on the second night of a back-to-back.
LaVine paid immediate dividends, though, scoring 23 for the Bulls in a 111-110 victory. Nicola Vucevic added 26 points and 15 rebounds in the win.
LaVine had not played since removing himself from the game in the first quarter on Jan.