Yahoo Sports Pelicans vs. Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The New Orleans Pelicans (0-0) play against the Chicago Bulls (0-0) at United Center
Game Time: 9:30 PM EDT on Tuesday October 4, 2022
New Orleans Pelicans 40, Chicago Bulls 25 (Q2 11:43)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The New Orleans Pelicans scored 40 points in the first quarter of their first preseason game. This team is really fun to watch! #Pelicans – 10:08 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
40 point first quarter 😤 pic.twitter.com/UpJfPRGc5C – 10:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
LARRY 🎯
Whole squad eatin’ pic.twitter.com/haWHQdIIJa – 10:07 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans lead the Bulls 40-25 at the end of the 1st quarter. They hit 5 of 7 from deep (71.4%) and 16 of 22 overall (72.7%). Devonte Graham (9 points) & Jaxson Hayes (8 points) are your leading scorers.
The offense and roster depth already highlighted 12 minutes into preseason. – 10:07 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
1Q into the preseason
Javonte Green: 6 points
DeRozan/LaVine: 5 pts each pic.twitter.com/wafHenjUMw – 10:07 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
40 points allowed in the first quarter … Bulls have 8 turnovers and allowed NOLA to shoot 72% from the field. We call that mid-season form. – 10:06 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Scoring 40 in the first quarter of the first preseason game is not going to dial back unrealistic expectations for this Pelicans team – 10:06 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
A casual 40 points in the first quarter of the preseason will not be slowing down the Pelicans hype train. – 10:06 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Preseason or not, surrendering the ol’ 40-point 1st quarter is not ideal. Pelicans shot 69.6%. – 10:05 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
The Pelicans lead 40-25 after one. The Bulls are giving up way too many easy baskets, and not generating many for themselves.
New Orleans shot 16 of 22 (72.7 percent) in the first quarter. Bulls offensive movement and balance looks better. Their defense does not. – 10:05 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Giving up 40 points on 72.7% shooting in the first quarter? Not the best start to preseason by #Bulls – 10:05 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Pelicans 40 Bulls 25 at the end of 1. Bulls go with 10 players in the opening period. – 10:05 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Pelicans scored 40 points in the first quarter. Not ideal. Interior defense seemed non-existent despite three early blocks from Vooch. – 10:05 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
End of Q1: Pelicans 40, Bulls 25
New Orleans shot 72.7% – 10:05 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
That pass from Jose Alvarado was just as impressive as that finish by Jaxson Hayes. – 10:04 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Can Jaxson Hayes please get his season off to a start like this – 10:04 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls remain an unathletic team overall. – 10:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Will ask Donovan about Coby White’s quick hook postgame. Was it something White did? Didn’t like the pairing with Dragic and Caruso? Wanted to get DeRozan in for final stretch? – 10:04 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Pelicans with 35 points, but there is just 1:46 left in the first quarter. Yes, it’s Showtime! Going big with the exclamation points to start preseason as one of my early goals. – 10:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
coast to coast JAX
📺 TNT pic.twitter.com/ZJLTTuKRRR – 9:58 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan said pregame that he’d probably play 10 in 1st quarter and indeed he has.
Starters: Dosunmu, LaVine, DeRozan, Williams, Vucevic
Bench: Dragic, White, Caruso, Green, Drummond – 9:57 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
GREEN energy 🔋
@Javonte Green | @NBCSChicago pic.twitter.com/VPQlvR6G0M – 9:57 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Jose Alvarado just makes plays – 9:56 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CLEAR THE RUNWAY pic.twitter.com/AgsEEm9gqw – 9:55 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Andre Drummond checks in for Bulls debut at 4:04 mark of 1st. – 9:54 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Javonte Green tips a pass for a breakaway and logs his first big dunk of the (pre)season – 9:54 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Zion JAM ‼️
pic.twitter.com/is82faDbxy – 9:53 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
You can tell how much Herb Jones’ confidence has improved on the offensive end. – 9:53 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones worked day and night all summer long.
Don’t be surprised if the improvement is noticeable in his catch-and-shoot stats. – 9:52 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Goran Dragic checks in for Bulls debut. Enters with Alex Caruso at 5:32 mark of 1st. – 9:52 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Herb Jones not scared to shoot – 9:51 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
ALLOW Z TO REINTRODUCE HIMSELF. pic.twitter.com/QWH0SnOVSo – 9:51 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
5 points, 2-3 FG, 2 rebounds for Zion Williamson in the first 5 minutes. Good stretch on both ends. #Pelicans – 9:51 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Javonte Green is Bulls’ first sub, spelling Patrick Williams at 6:41 – 9:50 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Vucevic has 3 blocks in 1st quarter – 9:50 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
By the time Patrick Williams took two steps to get back into defending position, Zion Williamson was already flushing the ball through the rim for an easy dunk.
Mr. Impressive is definitely back. – 9:50 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Ayo letting it fly 🏹
@AyoDos_11 | @NBCSChicago pic.twitter.com/T1gHxTjQHg – 9:50 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Zion looks so much healthier and happier than anytime I’ve seen him in a Pelicans uniform.
We’ll see how it all plays out, but it’s a striking difference. It resembles the Zion we saw at Duke a whole lot more than the first three years as a pro. – 9:49 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Yep, Zion is already reminding everyone how much fun watching him play can be – 9:49 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
First off the bench for the Bulls: Alex Caruso. – 9:49 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Seems like Zion might be OK – 9:49 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Death, taxes and DeMar DeRozan driving his opponent to insanity by drawing a foul on a mid-range jumper – 9:49 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
OK, Zion looks good. – 9:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Zion’s first step still defies the laws of physics – 9:49 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
hello zion pic.twitter.com/rOHQXC6Vki – 9:48 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Vooch with his second block unleashes fast break and score; that No. 6 jersey patch apparently is inspiration.; 15-11 Pels. Hey, I’m keeping preseason score! Somebody stop me! – 9:48 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Yup. Zion is back! – 9:48 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
ZION IS BACK – 9:48 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zion Williamson — good at basketball – 9:48 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson DARN NEAR had a highlight block from behind. Goaltending was ruled, however. – 9:48 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls with a decent reaction from their young guys. Patrick Williams takes the ball full court and gets two points off a goal tend by Zion. Ayo Dosunmu drains a catch-and-shoot three on the following play. – 9:48 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Zion back – 9:47 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
If Zion is going to make plays like that on the defensive side… – 9:47 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
NBA is cooler/funner with Zion playing – 9:47 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Damn Zion! – 9:46 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Zion Williamson first bucket of the season! #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/bYdvPdimSB – 9:46 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson’s first bucket is an And-1 putback, and after an easy Valanciunas lay-in, the Pelicans lead the Bulls by a 13-4 score.
The offense is showing no issues (different story for the Bulls D), even without Brandon Ingram, in less than 3 minutes of action. – 9:45 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach for Zion straight up … go – 9:45 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion starting to look like his old self with that rebound and push in transition that ended with the layup by JV. – 9:45 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Not a great start for the Bulls. New Orleans lead 13-4. Offense showing some rust and struggling to finish in the paint. – 9:44 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Donovan with the “what the heck’s going on out there!” timeout with 9:15 left in first after wide open driving lane for layup. Pelicans 13-4. Hey, Judge hit 63 yet? – 9:43 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy Donovan with the first timeout … Bulls down 13-4 … seen this game before … or actually about 25 times last season against elite teams. – 9:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Watching Zion play makes me smile a big smile. It’s so good to have him back. – 9:43 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan calls for first timeout at 9:15, Q1. Pelicans lead 13-4. Bulls shooting 1-5, Pels 5-7 – 9:43 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Someone gotta tell CJ McCollum not to sell fouls that hard in preseason lol – 9:42 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Every time PWill shoots … an angel gets its wings. – 9:41 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Vooch scores our first bucket of the preseason!
@Nikola Vucevic | @NBCSChicago pic.twitter.com/TplDL9rdl7 – 9:41 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic scored the Bulls’ first points on a spinning post move, then blocked Zion Williamson at the rim a few possessions later – 9:41 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
START IT OFF H3RB pic.twitter.com/jU6ilReN33 – 9:40 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Steady start for Vooch, who scores the first Bulls points of the night off PnR action with Zach LaVine, then picks up a block several plays later. – 9:39 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Vooch in the post for first Bulls score of preseason. Looking a lot like Olajuwon? – 9:39 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones kicks off the preseason for the Pelicans with a catch-and-shoot 3. 😊 – 9:39 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
NOLA scores first … Bulls a play-in team in the East. – 9:38 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Ayo Dosunmu gets the biggest cheer of the starting lineup as the Bulls are introduced.
Healthy crowd out here at the UC for the first game of the preseason. – 9:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Zion Williamson is about to play his first game since 5/4/21 👀 – 9:35 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
i don’t think i’ve ever been more excited about the preseason? kawhi, ben simmons, jamal murray, now zion. this is fun! – 9:35 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Nice little set of cheers here in Chicago for Zion Williamson as he was introduced in starting lineups. – 9:33 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
From Chicago.
@Plus500 | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/55DJE2s9Bp – 9:32 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
👀🔴 – 9:30 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Ready for the preseason.
@Klarna | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/7hs4oRPIus – 9:27 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Judge hit 62.
Zion back.
Wemby and Scoot.
Pretty pretty pretty good. pic.twitter.com/wSW7VdKqH6 – 9:26 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Here’s the @Will Guillory story on Zion Williamson’s offseason that TNT just referenced on air. theathletic.com/3606269/2022/0… – 9:23 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
HERE COME THE PELICANS pic.twitter.com/tSnUsWybWK – 9:18 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
FINAL: Knicks 117, Pistons 96
Jaden Ivey: 16 points and 0 turnovers (story coming tonight)
Killian Hayes: 11p and 5a
Isaiah Livers: 13 points
Jalen Duren: 14 rebounds
Detroit had 21 turnovers (13 in the first half)
Pelicans on Friday – 9:14 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DeMar in the Kobe III SLs to open preseason.
@DeMar DeRozan | #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/jXr4QGqlRs – 9:13 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls are definitely back now… pic.twitter.com/cjxntj5wzX – 9:13 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Z’s baaaaaaaaaaack. pic.twitter.com/DQche1CeZB – 9:10 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram (toe soreness) and Trey Murphy (foot soreness) out.
CJ McCollum in.
Naji Marshall gets the start for the Pelicans with Zion, CJ, Herb and JV. – 9:07 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Bulls basketball is in the air. pic.twitter.com/VZAPFIbR8y – 9:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Naji Marshall
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 9:05 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Herb Jones
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 9:04 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Pels basketball is back! pic.twitter.com/eRcmZMl7F5 – 9:03 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Tonight’s preseason starters against New Orleans.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/9IIWw8Nln1 – 9:00 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Ayo Dosunmu said pregame he was excited to get starting point guard nod for Bulls’ preseason opener:
“Just trying to go out there and build. It’s the first of a long season. I just want to go out there and start out and build great habits.” – 8:59 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Stan Van Gundy on this DET-NYK preseason broadcast:
“You could make a case that New Orleans has the best overall offensive talent in the league. You put Zion Williamson with Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas, 4 guys who have proven they can average 20+.” – 8:52 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Big news for the Bulls … team was valued at $3.65 billion before tonight … now $3,650,000,001 with new seating that used to be the media section. – 8:48 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zion Williamson looks happy pic.twitter.com/8s9ZxYJZAY – 8:46 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
“Whatever’s needed, whatever is called for from me for us to win a game, that’s what it’s all about for me.” — DeMar DeRozan
https://t.co/jRj4cLqdOP pic.twitter.com/gwaHuM3gEf – 8:41 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zach LaVine footwork, midrange work. pic.twitter.com/XTp0mkIaNq – 8:31 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Nikola Vučević will be used all over the floor and in various ways this season. But this is the shot he has to improve from last season, the 3-ball. pic.twitter.com/nFO4MIKopj – 8:30 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Welcome back, Zach. pic.twitter.com/NV01w3spGc – 8:24 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Herb Jones?
Herb Jones. pic.twitter.com/T4uUF1aGRb – 8:23 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
If Javonte Green can do this consistently, from both corners, he could be one of the Bulls’ best two-way options this season. pic.twitter.com/BivyoSjzpJ – 8:18 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Alex Caruso will lead the bench unit in the first half tonight. Should be fun watching him alongside Goran Dragić. pic.twitter.com/0sDkwtYxHK – 8:12 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Coby White pregame pic.twitter.com/DvZz1ouneN – 8:08 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Welcome to the preseason, Deebo. pic.twitter.com/V0w3OieMLR – 8:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans coach Willie Green says Brandon Ingram (toe), CJ McCollum (ankle) Trey Murphy (foot soreness) are all game-time decisions.
Of the three, sounds like CJ has best chance to play.
Trey went through shootaround but felt some soreness after. – 8:03 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Pelicans coach Willie Green says Brandon Ingram is out tonight vs. Bulls. He’s hopeful CJ McCollum, who is questionable, will play but nothing official yet – 8:01 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams will start tonight’s preseason game for the Bulls.
Billy Donovan said to expect a variety of rotations with shorter stints as players build into regular season shape. – 7:59 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls starters tonight vs Pelicans:
Ayo Dosunmu
Zach LaVine
DeMar DeRozan
Patrick Williams
Nikola Vucevic – 7:59 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls starters. Ayo, LaVine, DeRozan, Vucevic and Williams. – 7:57 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Ayo Dosunmu will start at PG tonight vs. New Orleans in our preseason opener, per Billy Donovan. – 7:57 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Donovan says he wants to play “a lot” of guys tonight. No one out besides Lonzo. Ayo starting at PG. #Bulls – 7:57 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan says Ayo Dosunmu is starting at point guard tonight – 7:57 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls will ramp up minutes for starters throughout preseason schedule, Billy Donovan says. Expect shorter stints tonight, not guys’ normal rotation. Donovan will check in with players at half and gauge how they’re feeling – 7:56 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan says pregame that Bulls will try out different guys at point guard spot throughout preseason. Again mentions Goran Dragic, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White and Alex Caruso — but noted he’s comfortable with most anyone bringing ball up – 7:53 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Donovan says he likes Alex Caruso playing off the ball. #Bulls – 7:49 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Will Ayo Dosunmu be the starting point guard? We’re about to find out… pic.twitter.com/0qaR8pUYVY – 7:47 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Chicago 1s before Game 1.
@Patrick Williams | #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/qKEOo64jKw – 7:38 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls media seating if this team ever gets to the second round of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/IqSqGw7hpt – 7:38 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls first-round pick Dalen Terry going through his first pregame routine.
Terry said at the team’s morning shootaround he didn’t feel like he was playing his first NBA game tonight.
“Honestly, it hasn’t even hit me yet,” he said. pic.twitter.com/kVDxlmuBzT – 7:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Media dining has been raised from $8 to $11 … because nothing screams old melons, mystery meat and a starch like the Bulls. Hey Bulls, internet still free? Asking for a friend. pic.twitter.com/mYwAV4KSHE – 7:35 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
The Bulls play their first preseason game tonight. Here’s how they want it to look and why DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are excited about Chicago’s revamped offense.
✍🏾 via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/3655373/2022/1… – 7:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Cowley showing up for Bulls tonight …. pic.twitter.com/s8Yr75eZmE – 7:30 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Tunnel fit pics are back ‼️ pic.twitter.com/EWHk0SC7JI – 7:27 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Not since Bret Hart and the Montreal Screwjob has there been such a blindside. Bulls have finally moved the media seating … the Zach LaVine max deal collateral damage has begun! pic.twitter.com/OWFy8baRrN – 7:26 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
on our way 😎 pic.twitter.com/eIInMct4eV – 7:22 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Making their preseason Bulls debuts tonight: pic.twitter.com/rTXjYCFwJ4 – 6:17 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Michael Devoe, Juwan Morgan and Lucas Williamson, all on training camp deals with the Clippers, have been waived, the team announced. – 4:45 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers waived Michael Devoe, Juwan Morgan and Lucas Williamson. – 4:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
COMING SOON: 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨
A new podcast on the Pelicans Network devoted to New Orleans food, music, arts, & culture, hosted by Chef Nina Compton and Larry Miller of @BistroBywater! 🎙🎙 pic.twitter.com/M7GUHDhcc6 – 4:32 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Goran Dragić averaged 15 ppg on 50% shooting in EuroBasket this summer.
He’s ready to show he still has a lot left in the tank 💪
📰 | @Sam Smith – 4:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers are expected to make transactions at end of roster today.
Sources tell The Athletic that Juwan Morgan, Lucas Williamson, Michael Devoe will be waived.
Two players will be signed: Malik Fitts and Nate Darling. – 4:00 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The one strength Bulls rookie Dalen Terry showed throughout training camp? His willingness to do whatever was asked. That will continue, even if it means some G-League stints to get minutes in the regular season.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/10/… – 3:54 PM
