The Chicago Bulls ended their losing streak in a thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. That was coming off a double-overtime loss on the road against the Utah Jazz the night before. The loss to the Jazz saw Coby White make his season debut for Chicago. With Coby White making his season debut against the Jazz, it only made sense for him to sit out on Monday during the second night of a back-to-back. The former first-round pick was on a minutes restriction during Sunday’s game, and he exceeded his allotted time on the court in the 2-OT loss. The Bulls will play their final game of a short three-game road trip on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, and White will be active. The better news is that head coach Billy Donovan announced White’s restriction has been upped to 26-28 minutes, per K. C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. Coby White Made His Presence Known in Season Debut White was not supposed to play 30 minutes in his season debut. However, the flow of the game called for him to exceed that a little bit. However, Donovan felt comfortable having him on the court, despite the fact that he missed the first 11 games with a calf injury. Still, White was able to score 27 points, grab 14 rebounds, and dish out eight assists. 14 of White’s 27 points came from the free throw line, which means the injury did not slow down his aggressiveness. The 25-year-old shot 5-for-14 from the field and 3-for-8 from three-point range. There was definitely some rust in terms of getting the right shot and knocking them down. It was also evident that White’s legs were getting tired as the game continued past the fourth quarter. Still, the stat line he produced should have been enough to help Chicago leave with the win. Heading into Wednesday, the Bulls are hoping White can have a similar game. If the game does not go into overtime, White should not play more than 28 minutes. It is a long season, and calf injuries are running rampant in the NBA right now. Chicago should be as cautious as they can be with White as he ramps back up to being a starter. Bulls Have a Chance to Win Five of Next Six Games Beating the Nuggets was a big confidence booster for the Bulls. They were on a five-game losing streak, and the season, although early, seemed to be slipping away from them. However, the win has proven Chicago still has it in the tank to string together some wins. Looking ahead at the schedule for the rest of November, the Bulls have a chance to string together plenty of wins. Of their six games remaining, five are against teams below . 500, including Wednesday night’s game in Portland. Additionally, the final four games of the month are against the Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers, and Washington Wizards. These four teams have a combined record of 6-49 on the season. If the Bulls can finish the month 4-2 or 5-1, it would put them in a great position headed into December.
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