Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jim Boylen bench Zach LaVine against the Miami Heat?
Boylen benched LaVine after the Heat went on a 13-0 run, citing three egregious defensive mistakes he had previously talked to LaVine about. He said he wanted LaVine to come over and think about it, and flat out said he didn't want him in the game anymore.
How did Zach LaVine react to being benched by Jim Boylen?
LaVine found out the reason he was benched from the media rather than directly from Boylen, which clearly upset him. He sarcastically questioned whether 13 points were scored on him alone or on the entire starting five, and said he couldn't control his minutes.
What was the final score of the Bulls vs Heat game on Friday?
The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-108. The Bulls trailed by as many as 26 points in the first half despite their bench unit doing their best to keep things respectable.
How did the Bulls bench perform compared to the starters against Miami?
The Bulls bench outscored the starters 62 to 46, and the bench went 10-19 from three-point range while the starters failed to hit a single three-pointer all game.
What were Zach LaVine's stats in the loss to the Miami Heat?
LaVine finished the game with 15 points on 6-14 shooting from the field, three rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes of play.