Nikola Vucevic led the Chicago Bulls with a strong performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. He grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 7 assists, both team highs, while also securing 3 steals. Vucevic played 35 minutes and achieved a double-double with his 17 points, although the Bulls lost 113-102.

What It Means

Vucevic’s game featured standout contributions across multiple categories, including leading the game in steals with three. This performance is part of a season where he averages 10.4 rebounds per game, ranking him seventh in the league and first on his team. His assists per game stand at 3.3, placing him fifth on the Bulls for this stat. Vucevic has been consistent with double-doubles this season, having achieved them in multiple streaks of two games each. Despite his efforts, the Bulls have struggled in games he has played, holding a record of 16-25.