Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Bounces back with double-double
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Vucevic produced 26 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Saturday's 128-109 win over Orlando.
After a poor shooting performance in the previous game, Vuc bounced back Saturday night and had an especially explosive first half. He ended the game with yet another double-double, shooting over 61 percent and posting two blocks for the second time in three games. Fantasy managers can continue to expect reasonably consistent scoring and rebounding numbers from the veteran center who hasn't missed a game all season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: All-around performance in loss
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Vucevic closed with 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 loss to the Pacers.
Vucevic was one of two Bulls players with 20 or more points, leading the team in rebounds and assists while putting forth a balanced performance. Vucevic has tallied at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in two games this season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Posts 10th straight double-double
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Vucevic ended with 16 points (8-19 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 15 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-108 win over the Pistons.
Vucevic was phenomenal in the first quarter, going 4-of-5 from the field for eight points while adding five boards, three assists and a steal. He collected another six points and seven rebounds in the second to notch his 10th consecutive double-double by halftime. However, the Bulls center would knock down just one more shot on six attempts in the second half to go with three rebounds and two assists as Chicago cruised to an easy win in Paris. Vucevic finished the contest with a game-high 15 rebounds and is now averaging 21.6 points and 13.4 rebounds per game in the month of January.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Goes off vs. Golden State
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Vucevic accumulated 43 points (18-31 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and four steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 132-118 victory over Golden State.
Vucevic looked sharp shooting the ball all night as he poured in a season-high 43 points, which also tied a career mark. He turned up the intensity in the second half, scoring 25 points on 10-for-15 from the field and 3-for-6 from downtown. The talented big man also recorded a season-high four steals and notched his ninth straight double-double. During that stretch, Vucevic is averaging 20.4 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 37.1 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Another double-double
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Vucevic totaled 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 124-110 loss to Oklahoma City.
Vucevic has been playing well of late and has handled the responsibility of being the team's second-best scorer quite well, as DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) has now missed two games in a row. Vucevic is making his presence felt on both ends of the court, posting six double-doubles and one triple-double across seven January appearances. He's averaging 18.6 points, 13.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game this month.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Another double-double Wednesday
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Vucevic totaled 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 100-97 loss to the Wizards.
It's his seventh straight game with double-digit boards, a stretch that features six double-doubles and his fifth career triple-double. Vucevic could be dealt by the trade deadline if the struggling Bulls blow up the roster, but the 32-year-old center isn't hurting his value, averaging 18.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.2 blocks over the last 14 contests while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor and 41.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Sixth straight double-double
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Vucevic posted 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes during Monday's 107-99 loss to Boston.
The veteran center reeled off his sixth straight double-double and 22nd of the season, tying him with Tyrese Haliburton for sixth in the league at the halfway point of Chicago's season. Vucevic is averaging 17.8 points, 14.5 points, 3.5 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.2 blocks over that stretch while shooting 58.6 percent from the floor. Should the Bulls front office decide to become sellers at the trade deadline, the 32-year-old could be the first player out the door.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double streak continues
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Vucevic ended Saturday's 126-118 win over the Jazz with 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 33 minutes.
Vucevic recorded his fifth straight double-double, pulling in another 16 boards. The veteran center is off to a fantastic start to January, averaging 18.8 points, 15.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks, all major improvements from December. His shooting percentages have also increased, posting 64.3 percent from the field and 87.5 percent from the free-throw line over his past four appearances.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Cleans up on glass
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Vucevic totaled 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 18 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Friday's 126-112 win over the 76ers.
Vucevic found success shooting the ball, and he also snagged 16 of his 18 rebounds on the defensive glass. He's now secured double-digit rebounds in four straight contests, averaging 17.8 points, 14.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 blocks over that brief stretch.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Strong double-double in win
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Vucevic provided 21 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 victory over Brooklyn.
Vucevic had one of his best performances of the season in a huge win, as he was efficient from the field, active on the glass and solid defensively. The big man has struggled with consistency at times, but he has been playing well of late, compiling three straight double-doubles and scoring at least 19 points in three of his last four contests.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double against Cavs
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Vucevic had 20 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists across 44 minutes during Monday's 145-134 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
It was the veteran center's second straight double-double and 18th of the season. Vucevic has stepped up his production lately, averaging 18.7 points, 10.3 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 blocks over the last nine games, and if the Bulls do decide to break up their core before the trade deadline, the 32-year-old is doing what he can to enhance his value.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Sniffs double-double
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Vucevic ended with 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 132-118 win over the Pistons.
Vucevic came up just one rebound shy from securing what would've been his fourth double-double over his last six contests, and while his numbers are simply not going to be the ones he had during his days with the Magic, he remains a productive player given he's the third option on an offense that also features DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Vucevic remains a solid fantasy play in all formats and is averaging 18.4 points with 8.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game across 14 December contests.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Impressive all-around showing
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Vucevic amassed 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-113 overtime win over Milwaukee.
Vucevic recorded his third double-double over his last five games, and he also tied his best mark of the season with three swatted shots. After being held to four points in the first half, the 32-year-old doubled that total in the next two quarters by knocking down a pair of triples and two shots from the charity stripe. Vucevic has averaged 18.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals through 13 contests in December.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Cools off in loss
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Vucevic finished with 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 133-118 loss to the Rockets.
Prior to Monday, Vucevic had scored 20-plus points and recorded at least one defensive stat in four straight games. The performance against Houston was just the fifth time this season he's scored 10 or fewer points. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry about Vucevic's production going forward. This month, he's averaging 18.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.1 minutes.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Leads Bulls to victory
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Vucevic logged 29 points (13-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 win over the Heat.
Vucevic was one of three Chicago players that scored in double digits in this one, and the big man was outstanding on both ends of the court en route to his 14th double-double of the season. Vucevic has now scored at least 20 points in five of his nine games this month and has averaged 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in December.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Mediocre preformance Friday
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Vucevic racked up nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 114-91 loss to the Knicks.
Vucevic had arguably his worst performance of the season Friday, failing to score in double-digits for the first time in over a month. While his production has been somewhat underwhelming thus far, he remains a top-40 player on the season. His defensive contributions are basically non-existent, although this is certainly no surprise, given his past few seasons.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Records 20 points in blowout win
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Vucevic ended Saturday's 144-115 victory over the Mavericks with 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes.
Vucevic was highly efficient from the field Saturday, racking up 16 first-half points on 6-of-8 shooting while also hitting a pair of free-throw attempts. He added only four more points in the third quarter before sitting for all of the fourth as the Bulls had already put the game out of reach. Vucevic has now reached the 20-point mark in three of his last four contests, shooting 57.4 percent from the field over that stretch.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Records double-double
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Vucevic produced 25 points (10-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 victory over the Wizards.
Vucevic claimed his sixth double-double over his last 10 games and is averaging 16.4 points and 10.2 rebounds to go with 2.8 assists, 1.5 treys, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch. He's also converting at a 50.8 percent rate from the field in those 10 games, a notable increase from his 46.9 percent mark over the Bulls' first 14 contests of the season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Notches another double-double
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Vucevic provided 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 119-111 loss to the Warriors.
Vucevic led Chicago in scoring, rebounding and steals in the loss while turning the ball over only once. He finished with his 12th double-double of the campaign and his first over his past three contests. The veteran keeps rolling along as a steady fantasy center, averaging 16.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 0.7 blocks across 31.8 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Solid all-around line Wednesday
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Vucevic amassed 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 132-113 loss to Phoenix.
Vucevic chipped in across the board in the loss, continuing what has been a steady season thus far. He currently sits just inside the top 50 in standard leagues, in line with where he was being drafted. While his defense leaves a lot to be desired, he remains a solid source of points and rebounds, and he typically scores efficiently from both the field and the charity stripe.
