On January 16, Beijing time, bulls star Zach Lavin's NMR test results were released; the Bulls officially announced that the results of the examination did not find structural injuries, avoid serious injuries but stiff knees; Lavin's injuries will be re-evaluated next week, when a more clear recovery schedule will be determined, and it is not expected to be absent for too long. The Raven people immediately tweeted prayers.
In the last game, the Bulls lost 96-138 to the Warriors by 42 points, LaVine only played 3 minutes, unfortunately suffered a left knee injury, left the court after taking the initiative to foul and returned to the locker room, leaving the game early due to injury; LaVine was injured when he grabbed a rebound and landed, when LaVine walked back to the locker room by himself.
Due to an injury to his left knee, LaVine did not travel with the team, but stayed in Chicago for an MRI examination, which showed that he did not suffer serious injuries such as a torn cruciate ligament; in recent weeks, LaVine has endured knee pain and competed. Knee pain has occasionally recurred since he underwent anterior cruciate ligament surgery before, and the team is currently discussing a specific time for his return with LaVine.
So far this season, LaVine has played 38 games for the Bulls, averaging 24.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, shooting 49.1% from the field, 41.2% from three-point range and 87.2% from the free throws; LaVine's injury stop is a major blow to the Bulls, and the burden on DeRozan's shoulders is heavier, but fortunately the strain injury is not serious.
The Bulls are currently in first place in the East with 27 wins and 13 losses, but 26 points have failed the Nets and 42 points to the Warriors, two consecutive defeats and consecutive losses to two major players - Jones Jr. has a right knee contusion, at least 4-6 weeks of injury; LaVine's left knee injury, fortunately the MRI results show no structural damage.