Coby White leads Bulls past struggling Jazz

Coby White led the Chicago Bulls to a 111-97 victory over the Utah Jazz, scoring 26 points. This win sends the Jazz to their 10th consecutive loss. White shot 9 of 19 from the field and made 6 free throws out of 7 attempts. Tre Jones contributed significantly with 18 points, 12 assists, and three steals. Kevin Huerter and Matas Buzelis both scored 17 points, while Dalen Terry added 11. Overall, six Bulls players scored in double figures. The Bulls built a solid lead after a strong first-quarter run. They turned a three-point advantage into a 13-point lead with a 10-0 run early in the game. Buzelis' 3-pointer late in the third quarter put the Bulls ahead for good. For the Jazz, Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen each scored 16 points. However, Markkanen struggled with his shooting, hitting only 1 of 8 from three-point range. The team as a whole shot poorly from the arc, making only 9 of 42 attempts. A key moment in the game was Tre Jones' layup that sparked a 12-0 run for the Bulls in the fourth quarter. This was capped by a 3-pointer from Nikola Vučević, extending the Bulls' lead to 109-93. Both teams will play again on Wednesday. The Bulls will face the Phoenix Suns, while the Jazz will host the Washington Wizards.