MVP of the night | Another great Nicola
Although Nikola Jokic has collected MVP titles and triple-doubles, Nikola Vucevic Trying to find that efficiency that allowed him to be an all-star with Orlando. Traded to Chicago two years ago, he is only the No. 3 option on offense, but in the absence of Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan, he is regaining his dominance.
As of last night, for the Warriors reception, he is tied for his career high with 43 points! He added 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to go along with a career-best game.
“Tonight, in my opinion, that makes the difference and so I was able to open myself up, we circulated the ball really well.” Montenegro reacts. “We were really aggressive in attack and I was able to find my positions. »
An effortless record
Making baskets from all over the half court, especially 5-of-10 3-pointers on pick-and-pops, Nikola Vucevic easily outplayed the Warriors’ defense. He admits that it was almost easy.
“We were not static like the previous game and it was easier to get into a rhythm. In most of my shoots, I didn’t have to try too hard. It was open shots, 3-pointers or inside shots, and when you play like that, it’s easier for everyone. »
Also arguably different is that the Bulls started two playmakers, Ayo Dosunmu and Alex Caruso. Both finished with 6 and 7 assists, and Ayo Dosunmu admits he loves playing with Nikola Vucevic.
“He’s very dynamic because he can shoot the 3-pointer, he can put his back up, he can shoot the hook… He has everything in his arsenal. He’s also unselfish, and sometimes when he can’t play the pick-and-roll, he’ll put the opposite on the screen. I like playing with him because not only can he score, but he can rebound and he’s good in the pick-and-roll. He wants to see others succeed and I like that. »
Put him in the center of the attack
Nikola Vucevic, who scored 12 of his team’s first 24 points, set the tone early on, and Billy Donovan appreciates his more offensive involvement. The Bulls head coach insists that the ball go through his hoop, even if it’s not for a shot. Substitution is essential for aggravating the defense.
“I think we should try to serve him as much as possible” Sums up Billy Donovan. “It’s not necessarily trying to score on him, it’s more about putting the ball through his hands because he’s such a good facilitator. He doesn’t throw a lot of punches. There are times when he fails and maybe has to force it, but for the most part, he’s a very good passer. I think the main thing is to keep him on pace and get the ball in his hands. Although he did not score, I think it is important for him to participate in the attack. »
If the message got through, we’ll see in Paris this week.
| Nikola Vucevic | Percent | It bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Turn off | Def | Early | p.d | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2011-12 | PHL | 51 | 16 | 45.0 | 37.5 | 52.9 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 5.6 |
| 2012-13 | ENT | 77 | 33 | 51.9 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 3.6 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 13.1 |
| 2013-14 | ENT | 57 | 32 | 50.7 | 0.0 | 76.6 | 3.3 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 14.2 |
| 2014-15 | ENT | 74 | 34 | 52.3 | 33.3 | 75.2 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 19.3 |
| 2015-16 | ENT | 65 | 31 | 51.0 | 22.2 | 75.3 | 2.7 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 18.2 |
| 2016-17 | ENT | 75 | 29 | 46.8 | 30.7 | 66.9 | 2.4 | 8.0 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 14.6 |
| 2017-18 | ENT | 57 | 30 | 47.5 | 31.4 | 81.9 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 16.5 |
| 2018-19 | ENT | 80 | 31 | 51.8 | 36.4 | 78.9 | 2.8 | 9.2 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 20.8 |
| 2019-20 | ENT | 62 | 32 | 47.7 | 33.9 | 78.4 | 2.3 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 19.6 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 70 | 34 | 47.7 | 40.0 | 84.0 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 23.4 |
| 2020-21 * | ENT | 44 | 34 | 48.0 | 40.6 | 82.7 | 2.0 | 9.8 | 11.8 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 24.6 |
| 2020-21 * | CHI | 26 | 33 | 47.1 | 38.8 | 87.0 | 2.3 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 21.5 |
| 2021-22 | CHI | 73 | 33 | 47.3 | 31.4 | 76.0 | 2.0 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 17.6 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 43 | 34 | 52.1 | 37.7 | 83.0 | 2.1 | 8.8 | 10.9 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 16.9 |
| General | 784 | 31 | 49.5 | 35.1 | 76.0 | 2.5 | 7.9 | 10.5 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 16.9 | |
