00:00As we get set for tip-off here at the UC, a great crowd, a great buzz in the air as Chicago Bulls regular season basketball is right around the corner. Josh Giddey, we showed you in the open, flirting with a triple-double in game number two, getting back to his full game conditioning. Buzelis drives, can't get it to go, but a second chance goes for Vucevic.
00:21Porter Jr. inside here. Coach Billy Donovan likes having two ballhandlers on the floor as Turner splashes in the first three of the game. One of the things Turner's going to do, but as far as their pick-and-roll defense, it's going to be much better with Turner and Giannis. Getting in the lane and getting the friendly role is Josh Giddey, who's first two of the game.
00:39Up ahead to Jones, take it away. Turnover's a big concern for the Bulls, and Trent Jr. catches in. Giannis getting his first action of the season. Gets it out to Turner. Trent Jr. tries for three and knocks it down.
00:55A couple of slow starts in their preseason games. Cleveland jumped out to that 7-0 run in game number two as Turner gets about the corner three.
01:05He's amazing in Indiana. Let him get away after coming, being in the finals, and with how the burden being out, you know, he was able to, you know, walk who was able to poach him.
01:16So at least some minutes in the NBA.
01:22Second chance rattling around. Giannis lings it in.
01:30Zellis out running.
01:32Zellis, and one opportunity. Here we go for the young gun.
01:36You've got a kid with that type of mentality, man. You can only see good things for him.
01:40Hit, he kicks it out.
01:41Zellis right on.
01:43Gets the three-pointer to fall.
01:45The Bulls, it's interesting to bring up the sumo coming off that shoulder surgery back in March as Williams gets the feed down low.
01:52Turnover, out of the glass.
01:54You want to see that if you're Billy Donovan.
01:56The Bulls, the majority of their points coming so far in this game, inside the paint as Anthony kicks it out.
02:02Now he brought his junior into the game, and onto the score sheet from beyond the arc.
02:06All their beings just shoot.
02:08With excessive, young as it needs to be probably a while ago.
02:11He's probably a while ago, but he didn't do it.
02:12He's probably a while ago.
02:13As he continues that maturation process.
02:15Feeding side to Collins, blazing it in.
02:18He's like they've seen you have at Collins, that's a great point out of the game.
02:23Eight on the shot clock here for the Bucs.
02:28Anthony, little fake, rises up, tough shot.
02:33Bulls nation, always bringing the passion, and as you pointed out, the knowledge.
02:37Also, great crowd out here at the UC once again.
02:40That's why Josh Giddey is so important.
02:46You gotta stay happy, you know, the main guys who get hurt.
02:53What they're learning there is going to be applicable in terms of the system that you're going to see with the Bulls and P.A. team.
03:01As Rollins strides from deep and hits.
03:04Robins will choose.
03:05Nearly 41% from the on-the-arc last season.
03:08Right now they're shooting 53% as a team.
03:11Step back from Carter.
03:13And the Bulls are looking to heat up from beyond the arc after a cold start.
03:17Carter!
03:18For him to get going and pop it.
03:19He can really get going.
03:20There's games last year.
03:21He came in and, you know, scored in bunches.
03:25Speaking of scoring in bunches, you start getting into existence, Stacey King.
03:30You love to see it.
03:31Trent Jr.
03:33Nice fake, drives, no.
03:36Giannis rises up.
03:39You gotta get that.
03:40Look out below.
03:43Full head of steam into the paint.
03:49Gets the whistle.
03:54Well, that was easy, a foul.
03:56See?
03:57Giannis again.
03:58That's what he does.
03:59So you, if you're the Bulls.
04:01Oh.
04:02One for four beyond the arc.
04:05Giannis spinning.
04:06Oh, Giannis!
04:07Takes flight.
04:08Well, that time, you know, Modis got his self.
04:12Giannis back out to Green and a deep three.
04:18That guy can shoot the basketball.
04:20Since the Bulls can get a basket here and close out this first half.
04:25Downhill.
04:26Downhill.
04:27Downhill.
04:28Downhill.
04:29Downhill.
04:30He's just plays at a different level.
04:31The Bulls can build on here.
04:33The Bulls also with that major advantage as Green lays it in for two in free throws.
04:37Because that's something that we've talked about.
04:38Coach Jonathan wants him to be more aggressive and physical.
04:41So that's a positive sign.
04:43And then the other thing that we haven't mentioned yet is the lack of turnovers as Mouselis continues to catch fire.
04:4816 points.
04:49Five boards.
04:50Five assists.
04:51So maybe approaching triple-double watch in the second half as there's a wide open deep three for Turner.
04:58And there he shows his long range.
05:02Porter Jr. runs into the Bulls defense.
05:05Giannis driving.
05:06Takes down a call.
05:08Who gets called for the foul.
05:10Playing at a high level.
05:12But there's been a lot of injuries.
05:14So there's a chance for the Bulls over.
05:16Bang, bang, bang.
05:18Three points on by Modis.
05:20Green a little fake.
05:22Comes up short.
05:23Giddy the board.
05:25The Sumo in transition makes it look easy.
05:28I was about to say we are approaching triple-double walks.
05:30That was his eighth board that he just really went on the defensive end.
05:33Because there we go another assist.
05:35So the thing about Josh Giddy is he doesn't have to look for triple-double.
05:39It just comes naturally.
05:40Because of his size he can rebound forward.
05:44First time in the chair.
05:46Listen.
05:47The one thing I was prepared for was the Nationwide Jingle Bell.
05:50Giddy is prepared in the paint.
05:52Sweet little mid-range.
05:53Also often get in at 18, 19, 20 years old.
05:56It's one.
05:57And that's what made this, you know, people didn't see it.
06:00The guys they brought in here.
06:02And their young players under 25 years old.
06:04Again, you take boots off this lineup.
06:06This is the youngest team in the NBA.
06:08But they all had NBA experience.
06:11Trying to get the entry pass into Booze Ellis, who just loses the handle.
06:14He's still coming off an efficient shooting here, that's for sure.
06:18As Kuzma lays it up in here.
06:20Now you're saying, can he score more from maybe in the paint?
06:23Yeah, he needs to get in the paint.
06:24And he also needs to be...
06:26I was living in the paint.
06:29He's living in the paint right now.
06:31But most of his shots have been in the red area.
06:35Turner knocking him down from beyond the arc.
06:39Last few seconds here for the Bulls.
06:41Trying to get the shot off.
06:42DeSumo!
06:43Oh!
06:44DeSumo with ice in his veins!
06:472 of 4 though now with his second main 3.
06:50Kuzma gets it over the top and there is a foul on the body.
06:58One of the best defensive rebounding teams in the league last year as Collins puts it up off the glass.
07:04That's how you do it.
07:07Force the turnover.
07:08Get some turnovers.
07:09DeSumo in trialization.
07:10DeSumo in trialization.
07:11Yes.
07:12Preseason game number 3.
07:146-9 forward center Jalen Smith playing alongside Collins.
07:17Hawks trying to get the corner tray and they do.
07:22Amir coffee on the board.
07:24Makes it look easy.
07:25That was a nice drive by Rollins.
07:27We really like him too.
07:28Smith with the trail 3!
07:29Cash money!
07:30Coffees for closures.
07:31Coffees for Chicago Bulls.
07:32How about Patrick Williams is off the bounce.
07:33In transition.
07:34Under 7 to play.
07:35The Bulls defense coming up big.
07:36DeSumo.
07:37Getting out on the bridge.
07:38Another great play.
07:39Another great play.
07:40In one opportunity!
07:41A rookie!
07:42A Seng game!
07:43Did you know, Dan Jackson girl?
07:48Yeah.
07:49You know, you know all Sumsums.
07:56Oh!
08:01Yeah!
08:02Oh!
08:03Oh!
08:04It's a big deal.
08:06It's a big deal.
08:08Bang bang bang. He's gonna try to fix his way into the rotation as well
08:19Jackson jr. Finishing the play. Nice pass by Collins frenetic here in these last four minutes
08:27Rollins
08:29Gets it by a second. That's a nice little guard
08:34Rebound
08:38Oh
08:40That's a nice
08:42And the finish
08:44Jackson jr. Pulls it back out, three to shoot
08:46Sears is forced to step back
08:48Oh, and he hits the clutch shot
08:50Hey, listen, that kid did some big shots at Alabama
08:52He's a big-time player in college basketball the last few years
08:54Found the final stretch
08:56Just eight seconds to play
09:00And the Bulls will be right back at it
09:02Travel tomorrow to Denver to play Denver who I think is a much improved team
09:06Carter
09:08Rocks it in
09:10There's the final buzzer
09:16The Bulls come off just short
09:18A valiant effort a fourth quarter push
09:20But the Bucks pull it out 127
09:22121 in pregame matchup number three for both of these teams
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