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Windy City tops Rip City

The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, earned a 129-113 win over the Rip City Remix on Monday night.

Windy City guard Eric Gaines led the Bulls with a career-high 28 points, knocking down five three-pointers. The contest marked Gaines’ first professional start in his rookie season.

Windy City guard Jordan Hall flirted with another triple-double, recording 26 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Hall connected on a game-high six three-pointers while also tallying two blocks and a steal. Windy City guard Mike Miles Jr. ended with a season-best 17 points, going 7 of 8 from the floor. The Bulls knocked down 20 threes, a season-high.

Rip City led by five after the first quarter despite Windy City shooting over 50% from beyond the arc. The Bulls took the lead in the second period, outscoring the Remix 35-18. Gaines had 15 points in the frame. Windy City kept its lead after the two teams split the third quarter 33 points apiece. The Bulls then shot over 52% from the field in the fourth to secure the victory.

Portland Trailblazers center Duop Reath, on assignment with Rip City, put up a game-high 36 points and 13 rebounds. Trailblazers guard/forward Rayan Rupert, also on assignment with the Remix, ended with 24 points. The Remix had 20 turnovers in the loss, leading to 36 Windy City points.

Windy City improved to 6-10 with the win while the Remix fell to 6-7.

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