HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - FEBRUARY 9: Kaiser Gates #21 of the Windy City Bulls looks to pass the ball against Todd Withers #11 of the Grand Rapids Drive during the first half of an NBA G-League game on February 9, 2019 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, were narrowly defeated by the Grand Rapids Gold, 124-121, in a rematch on Sunday. Despite the loss, Windy City had a strong offensive showing with five players reaching double figures, including three who scored over 20 points and one who topped 30. Guard Javon Freeman-Liberty led the way with 32 points and six assists. DJ Steward, the Chicago Bulls’ two-way guard, contributed 25 points, six assists, and a remarkable 62% shooting from the field. Two-way forward/center Adama Sanogo posted another double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Windy City started hot, sinking their first four three-pointers and converting 2 of 2 from inside the arc for an early 16 points, but Grand Rapids took control in the opening quarter. The second quarter remained tight, with the Gold holding onto a slim three-point lead at halftime. In the third, guard Jordan Jackson made a pivotal steal, leading to a fast-break assist to Freeman-Liberty, who finished with a dunk to give the Bulls the lead.
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