DJ Steward Perfect from Three, Windy City Drops Showcase Finale
December 21, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Windy City Bulls News Release
ORLANDO - The Windy City Bulls, presented by BMO, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, dropped their final matchup of the NBA G League Winter Showcase presented by The General to the Santa Cruz Warriors 107-112 on Saturday night. Shining despite the loss, Chicago Bulls two-way guard DJ Steward shot a perfect 7-7 from beyond the arc, led all scorers with 21 points, and logged a double-double (12 assists).
Supporting Windy City's effort, Chicago Bulls two-way forward/center Adama Sanogo neared a double-double with 16 points and nine boards. Chicago Bulls guard Chris Duarte, on assignment with Windy City, notched 15 points and six assists. Defensively, Chicago Bulls two-way forward EJ Liddell tied his season-high with four blocks, his third time doing so this season.
The Warriors came out with offensive energy, going on a 7-0 run from the jump. Santa Cruz entered the second quarter with an 11-point lead thanks to its early momentum. Staring down the deficit, the Bulls rallied back shooting over 50% from within and beyond the arc. Windy City entered halftime down just four, and continued to shoot with high efficiency. The Warriors knocked down seven three-pointers in the fourth quarter, though, helping claim the win.
Golden State Warriors two-way center Quinten Post and Santa Cruz Warriors forward Kevin Knox II each knocked down 17 points, with Post also grabbing 11 rebounds for a double-double. Golden State Warriors two-way guard Pat Spencer nearly added a triple-double to Santa Cruz's win, ending with 16 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.
Windy City ends the tip-off tournament at 5-11, going 1-1 in the Winter Showcase, while Santa Cruz improves to 7-9, and 1-1 in Orlando.
With Winter Showcase complete, Windy City's record resets to 0-0 for the regular season. The Bulls begin on the road to face the Delaware Blue Coats on December 27 and 28.
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