But the Bulls always had an antidote to their mistakes. And when the Bulls’ final offensive play — an attempted lob from Josh Giddey to a cutting LaVine — misfired with three seconds left on the clock, Coby White was there to take a 3-pointer and draw a foul off Josh Hart, sinking all three free throws to claim a final one-point advantage.

The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine’s 31 points, as the two-time NBA All-Star added eight assists and seven rebounds in the all-around showing. Speaking after the game, LaVine made a statement on his current level of play. “Pretty sharp,” LaVine said ...

It hasn't always been easy figuring out the relationship he has with the Bulls organization, but LaVine is now there. And until his situation changes he is all about leaving the franchise in a better place than he found it.