On February 25, Beijing time, Beverley made his Bulls debut. Played 22 minutes and 10 seconds, shot 2 of 4, had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and only 1 turnover. Importantly, it helped the Bulls usher in a big victory, streak of records, and the US media praised the black shell effect.
Bull Spiritual Leader
Before the trade deadline, the Lakers traded Beverley for Bamba, and after being traded to the Magic, Beverley quickly reached a buyout with the other party and became a free agent, causing a rush, the sincere Bulls laughed to the end, and Beverley returned to his hometown to play.
Abandoned by the Lakers, Beverley also held his breath, he wanted to make the former owner regret. After joining the Bulls, Beverley also said ruthlessly, to help the Bulls make the playoffs, and to kick the Lakers out.
Coming to the Bulls' career debut, Beverley started the court, which shows that the team takes him seriously. Bulls coach Donovan said: "He doesn't know all of our tactical and defensive terminology yet, but that doesn't mean he can't get playing time. ”
And Donovan said, "He's an outspoken dressing room leader, he's been on a team that has achieved something, and I think he really knows what it's like to win and we're going to try to maximise his strengths." ”
The debut was a big win
The bulls who welcomed Beverley can be said to be reborn. Beverley's first career goal didn't keep Bulls fans waiting long, and with 5:47 left in the first quarter, he grabbed a rebound in the backcourt and dled directly forward, facing Bridges' defense, Beverley rushed to the basket, and when he was fouled by his opponent and physically unbalanced, he still scored the ball, and the Bulls cheered at home.
Importantly, against the Nets, who finished fifth in the East, the game became one-sided. Beverley injected a bloody defense into the team, and in the first half, the Bulls led 63-29, and they allowed the Nets to score only 29 points in the two quarters, which is also a record, 1. This is the Bulls' record for the lowest number of points dropped in the first half of the season. 2. The Nets scored only 29 points in the half, which is also the league's record for the lowest score in a halftime this season. 3. This is the first time since April 5, 2014, that the Bulls have scored less than 30 points in the first half. 4. The half-time lead was 34 points, which was also the largest half-time lead since December 19, 2016.
The data website "StatMuse" also posted the scores of the two teams in the first half, writing, "Beverley effect! ”
In the second half, the Bulls extended their lead further, leading by as many as 50 points at one point. It was also the second time this season that the league had a 50-point lead.
Windy City or welcome a new life
Beverley made his debut, bringing energy, and he roared as he walked up to the fans, raised his hands, beckoned the fans to cheer, and the Bulls boiled at home.
I have to say that Beverley came to the bulls and was himself again, and he found the feeling of home. His debut also conquered Bulls fans, Bulls fans talked about it, and loved Black Bay.
After winning this game, the Bulls ended a six-game losing streak and were closer to the play-off zone. Before the game, they were 2.5 wins behind the tenth place Wizards in the East, who lost to the Knicks on the same day, closing the gap for the Bulls to 1.5 wins.