Coby White led the Chicago Bulls with 22 points in their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. He played for 33 minutes and shot 8-of-17 from the field. Despite his efforts, the Bulls lost 119-113.
What It Means
Coby White’s 22-point performance was a standout as he exceeded his projection by that same amount. This game is part of a season where he’s averaging 18.4 points per game, ranking him third on his team and eleventh among shooting guards. While he struggled from beyond the arc against the Pelicans, hitting just one of eight attempts, he usually makes about three three-pointers per game at a rate of nearly 37%. Coby has finished in the top five at his position in points in about 28% of games this season and continues to be a key player for Chicago.
