ORLANDO, Fla. — In an electrifying performance, Coby White achieved a personal milestone by scoring a career-high of 44 points, leading the Chicago Bulls to a narrow 125-123 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Demonstrating incredible skill from beyond the arc, White successfully sank 7 of his 15 attempts from 3-point range. Showing resilience in the game’s final moments, he secured Chicago’s last nine points with a combination of two layups, a powerful dunk, and a crucial 3-pointer.
Supporting White’s standout effort, Josh Giddy contributed significantly with a near triple-double, adding 19 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. Tre Jones also delivered a solid performance, scoring 20 points to aid the Bulls in their comeback.
For the Magic, Paolo Banchero and Cole Anthony each managed to score 20 points, though their efforts weren’t enough to prevent Orlando from suffering their fifth consecutive defeat.
Despite dealing with injuries within their lineup, the Bulls displayed impressive resilience by overcoming a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter, improving their road performance record to 14 wins and 16 losses.
The matchup marked the end of a challenging homestand for Orlando, as this latest loss added to their 1-6 record during their time playing at home, with the last three defeats coming against teams with losing records.
A crucial period in the game came when both Tre Jones and Coby White made strategic steals within 28 seconds of each other. White capitalized on one of these turnovers by sinking a pivotal 3-pointer, giving the Bulls a slim 123-121 lead with just over two minutes remaining.
A telling statistic of the game was Orlando’s struggle from 3-point territory, connecting on just 9 of 33 attempts.
Looking ahead, both teams will next take the court on Saturday. The Chicago Bulls are set to face the Miami Heat, while the Orlando Magic will meet the Milwaukee Bucks.
