If Chicago Bulls To maintain their lead on the Eastern Conference leaderboard, they’ll have to do it without starting guard Lonzo Ball.
Los Angeles Lakers No. 2 Former Overall Pick Missed Chicago the last three games – two of which are losses – as well as defender Zach LaVine, who is also dealing with a knee injury. Third-year professional Javonte Green has been out for most of the month due to groin illness, starting power striker Patrick Williams is made for the season with a wrist dislocation and striker Derrick Jones Jr also hit the shelves with a knee injury.
Ball is currently posting The pinnacle of my career in steals per game (1.8), minutes per game (34.6), shot rate (42.3%) and three point rate (42.3%). He’s first on the team for assists (5,1) and second in bounces (5.4).
The 24-year-old UCLA production was in his fifth NBA season and first with the Bulls. Ball was acquired by Chicago in August 2021 in a transaction with the New Orleans Pelicans.
