Chicago Bulls Nwaba's rise to NBA rising star is an unlikely story
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Chicago Bulls guard David Nwaba dunks against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
Updated 12/10/2017 8:21 PM
Nikola Mirotic's season debut is a big reason why the Chicago Bulls won twice this weekend, but athletic guard David Nwaba was another key contributor. Nwaba had a strange, rapid rise from complete obscurity to a budding NBA star.
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Scouting report
Bulls vs. Boston Celtics at the United Center, 7 p.m. MondayTV: WGN
Radio: WLS 890-AM
Outlook: This is the Bulls' first look at the revamped Celtics, who lost Gordon Hayward to a broken ankle on opening night but are first in the East with a 23-5 record. The only starter back from the lineup that faced the Bulls in the playoffs is C Al Horford (13.8 ppg). PG Kyrie Irving is the top scorer at 24.0 ppg, while the two young wings, Jaylen Brown and rookie Jayson Tatum, are next in line. PF Marcus Morris is out with a knee injury. During the regular season, the Bulls have won four straight at home vs. Boston.
Next: Utah Jazz at the United Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday
-- Mike McGraw
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