Is Zach LaVine playing tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers? | 2021-22 NBA season
Zach LaVine has solidified himself as a crucial part of the Chicago Bulls and has played a vital role in their success this season. His pairing with LaMelo Ball and DeMar DeRozan has been phenomenal to watch.
The trio are responsible for the Bulls ranking fourth in the NBA Eastern Conference, closing behind the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Having featured in 54 games this season, LaVine has averaged 24.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He started off the season scoring 34 points in the Bulls' opening game win against the Detroit Pistons. He shot 64.7% from the field, netting 11 of 17 attempts and a perfect record from the charity stripe, sinking all 11 freethrows.
Zach LaVine was ON FIRE in Denver.
36 points | 14-24 FG | 5 reb | 4 ast https://t.co/sMZBk5DyKw
Oaskn Nov. 19, 2021, Young Hollywood, as he is fondly called, recorded a season-high 36 points against the Denver Nuggets. He registered a 58.3% field goal accuracy, scoring 14 of 24 attempts. He also shot 44.4% from beyond the arc, netting 4 of 9 three-point attempted, while also recording a perfect record from the free throw line.
What's Zach LaVine's status for tonight's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Chicago Bulls have announced the availability of their small forward Zach LaVine in tonight's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers as questionable. The 27-year old is said to have soreness in his left knee.
While Alex Caruso was a full contact participant in Friday’s Bulls practice, and Patrick Williams was a non-contact participant, Zach LaVine sat practice out. Billy Donovan said he experienced knee soreness after Detroit game. Believes LaVine will be questionable vs. CLE
The Cavs are coming into the game after suffering a defeat at the hands of the Miami Heat last night. They had earlier recorded two wins against the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers. The youth-filled team is ranked sixth in the east with a 38-28 record as they try to make their way back to the playoffs after being absent for three years.
It is our prediction that LaVine might suit up for the Bulls if cleared by the medical department. Coming from a 5-game losing streak before the win over the Detroit Pistons. Billy Donovan would be keen to build the momentum and what better way to do it than with Zach LaVine on the court.