Down 16 entering the final period, Portland surged home in a one-sided finish, with a Deni Avdija triple tying the scores at 116-116 with 1:22 left.<\/p>\n
A Donovan Clingan and-one extended the Blazers lead and Avdija split a pair of free throws to make it a 120-116 game with 16.2 on the clock. <\/p>\n
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Coby White kept Chicago alive with a deep three to reduce the visitors\u2019 deficit to just one at 120-119, while Jerami Grant split a pair of free throws to give the Bulls a chance to win the game.<\/p>\n
And Vucevic did just that. <\/p>\n
Giddey inbounded to White, who dribbled into the paint then kicked out to Vucevic in the corner for the game-winning shot as Bulls players went crazy in celebration. <\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t make any shots in the fourth … just not a great fourth quarter for me overall and the team … (but) I just felt confident in my shot, and glad it went in, glad we got the win,\u201d Vucevic told the Chicago Sports `Network broadcast post-game.<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously, I wish we closed the game off sooner, but it feels great to get the game-winner \u2014 feels special, you always enjoy them a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked about the Bulls\u2019 resilience after surrendering the lead, Vucevic said: \u201cIt says a lot, but we can\u2019t always sit here and talk about resilience. At some point, we have to beat a team that once we do get up 10-15, almost 20 points tonight, stay with our foot on the gas and finish the game off … moving forward we can\u2019t rely on trying to save games.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vucevic\u2019s 27 points led the Bulls and White added 25 off the bench.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t Giddey\u2019s best night including an inefficient 3-of-9 shooting display for nine points with five turnovers, but he did dish out 13 assists and grabbed five rebounds. <\/p>\n