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・March 2, 2024 March 02 Mar 02

Antetokounmpo explodes for 46 as Bucks beat Bulls

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Andre Drummond - Grabs 10 boards in lossDrummond ended with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to the Bucks.

ImpactDepending on the opponent, Drummond will ind himself playing with the first unit to increase the teams overall size, and while using him was a wise move against Cleveland's imposing frontcourt, the Bulls reverted back to Alex Caruso to negative effect. The team has beaten the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves using the oversized set, so it will be interesting to see how Drummond will be used as they push for a playoff spot.

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DeMar DeRozan - Tepid scoring in lossDeRozan registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one block over 33 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to the Bucks.

ImpactDeRozan compiled his third-worst scoring total of the season Friday evening. Low production from the veteran is usually a bad sign for Chicago's outcome, and low shot volume proved to be the primary culprit. Despite playing 38 minutes, DeRozan made only eight shot attempts, which is his worst total of the season.

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Coby White - Scores team-high 22 pointsWhite finished Friday's 113-97 loss to the Bucks with 22 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 38 minutes.

ImpactWhite put together his best scoring total of the week Friday evening while hitting 50 percent of his shots. The UNC product has quietly distinguished himself as a solid fantasy option as the Bulls navigate the season without Zach LaVine (foot) in the backcourt. The guard has definitely exceeded expectations this season, and he'll need to keep producing while the team fights for. playoff spot.

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Bobby Portis - Flirts with double-double in winPortis finished Friday's 113-97 win over the Bulls with 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 26 minutes.

ImpactWhile it wasn't a stellar shooting night for Portis, he provided solid rebound totals in the win and finished second behind Giannis Antetokounmpo in the category. He's had a nice three-game run with the second unit, averaging 15..3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals over the span.

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Damian Lillard - Below-average total in winLillard registered 16 points (4-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 113-97 victory over the Bulls.

ImpactLlllard was unable to find his shot against the Bulls. Friday marked Lillard's second consecutive game of 20 points or less, and while fantasy managers shouldn't worry themselves too much about the downswing, the veteran is on pace to hit career lows in field goal percentage and three-point percentage.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Dominates with 46 pointsAntetokounmpo recorded 46 points (16-22 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 12-16 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 113-97 victory over Chicago.

ImpactThe Bucks were in control throughout the game, and Antetokounmpo looked effortless against Chicago's defense. His 46-point effort marked his best performance since a 48-point total against Dallas 27 days ago. The All-Star has also recorded double-doubles in seven of his past 10 games.

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