Windy City edged by Rip City
The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, were unable to hold off the Rip City Remix in a 127-125 loss on Sunday afternoon.
Chicago Bulls two-way forward EJ Liddell scored a team-high 26 points, sinking six threes for his best long-range shooting of the season. Liddell also tallied five blocks and three steals.
Chicago Bulls two-way forward/center Adama Sanogo recorded 23 points, shooting 58% from the field. Windy City’s bench combined for 47 points, with forward Ben Coupet Jr. and guard Eric Gaines each connecting on three 3-pointers.
Despite an early advantage, the Bulls failed to contain Remix forward/center Alex Reese, who notched 13 points in the fourth quarter. The Bulls lost on a clutch buzzer beater from Portland Trailblazers center Duop Reath, on assignment with the Remix.
Portland Trailblazers forward Jabari Walker, on assignment with the Remix scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Trailblazers two-way guard Bryce McGowens also notched a double-double for the Remix with 23 points and 12 assists.
With the loss, Windy City dropped to 5-10 in the regular season while Rip City improved to 6-6.