Watch: Bulls Star Breaks Into Agonizing Action After Fouling Out vs Cavaliers

The Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers game went down to the wire. With the score tied at the end of regulation, the game went to double overtime to determine the winner. Frustrations rose high as both teams tried to get the upper hand in the thrilling encounter. Chicago eventually won the game 132-123. However, a concerning moment during the first overtime could have cost Chicago the game. They suffered a massive blow as the in-form Nikola Vucevic got fouled out during crunch time.

Vucevic got called for his sixth foul after he shoved Jarrett Allen to grab an offensive rebound. He could not finish the game and was forced to sit on the bench with less than one minute remaining in the first overtime. The Center was visibly frustrated with the official’s decision and vented out his frustration on the sideline. A fuming Vucevic took the team towel and swung it at an empty chair. He continued chirping at the official during the act. Vucevic was having an incredible game before he got fouled out. He finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Despite Vucevic getting fouled out during the first overtime, the Bulls outscored Cleveland 17-8 in the second overtime. DeMar DeRozan put up another dominant performance tonight. He led the game in scoring with 35 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Veteran Center Andre Drummond also had a monster night. He scored 17 points and grabbed an outstanding 25 rebounds to give Chicago a huge advantage. Rising stars Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White also played great, combining for 35 points in the win.

What is the Chicago Bulls’ ceiling this season?

While many expected the Bulls to trade Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan during the midseason trade deadline, the Bulls front office made no significant moves. Maybe they are waiting till the end of this season to reevaluate their options. Zach LaVine is out for the rest of the season following the season-ending surgery on his injured foot. With LaVine out of the lineup, DeRozan has been playing great for the Bulls. He is averaging 22.7 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.1 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic has also had a solid season, averaging 17.8 points and 10.7 rebounds.

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The Bulls are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 28-31 record. That means they still have a chance to get into the playoffs either by climbing up the table or through the play-in tournament. Tonight’s victory could be a huge momentum builder for Chicago, as the Cavs are one of the best teams in the league. If the Bulls continue to play like they did tonight, they could reach the playoffs. However, going further than the first round would require a massive effort from DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the squad.