Coby White was the absolute star in the Chicago Bulls’ win over the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In game between 9th and 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.
\nThe Bulls’ point guard scored 42 points with 9 rebounds and 6 assists, shooting 15\/21 from the field and 9\/10 from the foul line.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t come into the game saying I was going to put the team (on my back) or whatever,\u201d the predictably humble White said afterward<\/a>. \u201cI just wanted to be aggressive and take what the defense gave me and just try to lead. Coming into the game, I just wanted to impact winning on both sides of the ball and that\u2019s what I focused on, and tonight I was aggressive and things went my way.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
\n\u201cIt was a dope feeling, a dope moment for that to happen,\u201d White added about the honorifics washing down on him. \u201cI\u2019m thankful for it, I\u2019m thankful for the fans. It felt like the playoffs; the place was rocking tonight and I\u2019m definitely counting it as my career-high. It\u2019s on the stat sheet right here.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
The Bulls will need to win tomorrow night’s game on the Miami Heat’s court to secure the chance to face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n