The NBA playoffs continue today with the Chicago Bulls playing at home to the Atlanta Hawks in a pivotal matchup.
To make the playoffs, the Bulls would have to win two straight playoff games to finish eighth in the East against the Boston Celtics, who are No. 1 in the East. Against the Hawks, the Bulls are still very confident, and their overall strength is above the Hawks.
After LaVine's season reimbursement, the Bulls did not give up on themselves, but instead sent out tougher basketball, with a clearer division of labor and a more reasonable game. As a guard who is only 24 years old, Kobe White has shouldered the heavy responsibility of the Bulls' backcourt, and he assists DeRozan to support the Bulls' outside offensive firepower, and he is indeed a player to look forward to.
In this game, Koby White proved himself again, he faced Trae Young and Murray, two All-Star guards, without falling behind and playing very tough. In the whole game, Koby White made 15 of 21 shots, contributing 42 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, perfectly surpassing DeRozan's 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Bulls led the Hawks for most of the game and played very well. In the end, the Bulls defeated the Hawks 131-116 and will next compete with the Miami Heat for the final playoff spot. The home fans in Chicago also chanted "Kobe MVP", and the scene was very shocking.
Butler, the absolute core of the Heat, has an injury to the medial collateral ligament and may not be able to play, which is good news for the Bulls. I don't know if Kobe White can continue to put on a magical performance this time, leading the Bulls to a successful counterattack, reaching the playoffs, and causing some trouble for the Celtics.