Chicago Bulls trashed the Indiana Pacers, 118-101
A balance scoring from the Chicago Bulls overpowered the duo of George and Turner as the Bulls rolled to their second win of the season against the Indiana Pacers, 118-101.
Six players scored in double figures for the Chicago Bulls in a well-balanced offensive production. But it was Doug McDermott who shined for the Bulls as he came off the bench to score 23 points on 9-14 shooting from the field and bucketed 5 three-pointers.
The Big Three of the Bulls have decent games. Jimmy Butler had 16 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Dwyane Wade had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Rajon Rondo had 6 points, 3 rebounds and season-high 13 assists, per ESPN.
Paul George and Myles Turner each had 20 points and 8-12 from the field to led the Indiana Pacers. Jeff Teague struggled on the offensive end as he went 0-7 from the field and zero points. But he helped the team in other areas with his 4 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals.
With a win, the Chicago Bulls remained unblemished for the season with a 2-0 record. The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, dropped below .500 mark with 1-2.
San Antonio Spurs remained perfect with a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, 98-79
Anthony Davis may have won the statistical battle with LaMarcus Aldridge. But it was Aldridge who had the last laugh as the San Antonio Spurs remained undefeated by pulverizing New Orleans Pelicans, 98-79.
Anthony Davis produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 block shots. LaMarcus Aldridge, on the other hand, recorded 12 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block. It was clear that Davis won the statistical battle with Aldridge. But W's are more important than individual statistics. And Aldridge's team came out with a victory.
Kawhi Leonard once again led the charge for the San Antonio Spurs as he had 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Patty Mills had 4 three-pointers to score 18 points, per ESPN.
After scoring 95 points in his first 2 games of the season, Anthony Davis cooled off in his scoring rampage with only 18 points on 6-15 shooting from the field and 6-8 from the free-throw line. Aside from Davis, it was only E'Twaun Moore who scored in double figures for the Pelicans with 18 points.
With a win, the San Antonio Spurs remained undefeated at 3-0. The New Orleans Pelicans, on the other hand, failed to get their first win of the season as they swirled down to 0-3.
