Another Fast-Paced Game, Turnover Troubles Galore, A Favorable Matchup for Vucevic? And Other Bulls Bullets

Another Fast-Paced Game

The Bulls and Kings combined for 248 points on Monday night, the third time in four games that the Bulls have allowed 120 points or more. Despite the high-scoring affair, the Bulls fell to 2-2 on the season after dropping a 123-120 decision in overtime.

The Bulls have now allowed at least 120 points in three of their four games this season. They rank 29th in the NBA in defensive rating, allowing 119.3 points per 100 possessions.

Turnover Troubles Galore

The Bulls committed 20 turnovers on Monday night, leading to 27 Kings points. It's the second time in four games that the Bulls have committed 20 or more turnovers.

The Bulls rank 28th in the NBA in turnover percentage, committing turnovers on 17.0% of their possessions. They are also 29th in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio, with a ratio of 1.35.

A Favorable Matchup for Vucevic?

The Bulls will face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. The Magic are one of the worst teams in the NBA, ranking 29th in the NBA in offensive rating and 28th in defensive rating.

Nikola Vucevic should have a favorable matchup against the Magic's frontcourt. Vucevic is averaging 19.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game this season, while the Magic are allowing opponents to shoot 53.3% from the field.

Other Bulls Bullets

• Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 31 points on Monday night. He is averaging 25.0 points per game this season.
• DeMar DeRozan added 25 points for the Bulls. He is averaging 24.3 points per game this season.
• Lonzo Ball had 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Bulls. He is averaging 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season.
• The Bulls are now 2-2 on the season. They will face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.