Kevin Huerter played hero with a corner three-pointer, giving the Bulls their fourth win in a row. But there might be some tough decisions coming with the starting lineup.
A tough conversation is coming.
Maybe not Monday, when the Bulls host the Lakers, or even Wednesday, when they visit the Pacers, but very soon.
The Bulls’ 114-111 triumph Saturday against the Celtics on Derrick Rose Night was just the latest reminder of that. Guard Kevin Huerter made a three-pointer from the corner with a second left to break a tie and deliver the Bulls’ fourth victory in a row.
The Bulls (23-22) have been good lately. And good always seems to be enough when it comes to their front office.
A big reason for the uptick has been the emergence of forward Jalen Smith, specifically since coach Billy Donovan inserted him into the starting lineup because of injuries to guards Coby White and Josh Giddey.
Both players since have returned, although Giddey is still on a 24-minute restriction and hasn’t started the last two games. That means Smith’s tandem with center Nikola Vucevic has been able to continue cooking.
Donovan said before the game that Giddey was getting closer to returning to his starting spot, so who will be the odd player out? It won’t be White, who arguably is the Bulls’ best scorer.
