In a thrilling finish in Portland, Nikola Vucevic drained a clutch three-pointer at the buzzer to propel the Chicago Bulls to a 122-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Game Recap
Vucevic capped a 27-point performance by catching a pass from Coby White on the wing with the game tied and the clock at zero — and buried the game-winning shot. Chicago had blown a 21-point fourth-quarter lead but held on thanks to Vucevic’s poise under pressure.
White added 25 points and seven assists off the bench, while the Blazers’ Jerami Grant produced 33 points and Deni Avdija recorded a triple-double (32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) in the loss.
Why It Matters
- The Bulls showed resilience by recovering from a collapse in the fourth quarter — and still finding a way to win.
- Vucevic’s shot marks a significant moment for Chicago, demonstrating veteran leadership and clutch ability.
- For the Blazers, the loss adds to a troubling streak — they’ve now dropped four straight games. Nikola
Looking Ahead
Chicago will look to build on this momentum and shore up late-game focus before the playoffs-stage stretch. Portland, meanwhile, must dig out of its skid and address defensive lapses and turnover issues if they hope to reverse course.
