The Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks in a Play-In Tournament game with Coby White scoring a career-high 42 points, leading the Bulls to face the Miami Heat for the #8 seed in the East. White's exceptional performance garnered praise from fans and analysts, setting up an intense matchup between the Bulls and the Heat for a spot in the playoffs.
Coby White was in a different mode during his 42-point performance in the #SoFiPlayIn ๐ White and the Bulls visit Miami tonight for a chance at the #8 seed in the East at 7pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/AnrOMRNgBK
East Play-In & West Play-In, LAST CHANCE. Heat vs Bulls : Kings vs Pelicans Who do you have? ๐ฟ https://t.co/Lab2bx0IZE
The #SoFiPlayIn resumes tonight with the 8th seed on the line! โช๏ธ Bulls @ Heat โช๏ธ Kings @ Pelicans ๐บ ESPN, TNT, TruTV ๐ฒ https://t.co/j7XaSJWBOj https://t.co/qv47EOvKyw
Preview Play-in | Miami Heat (8) โ Chicago Bulls (9) - https://t.co/X10uvh1ecZ https://t.co/eqOg4IcV4m
Breaking down Coby White's big night: *27 points on 27 drives (10-of-11 FGs) *31 points in halfcourt *4 dribble jumper possessions (right at average) Downhill fest. Coby White also averaged 13.0 PNR handler points in his last 5 (Ref point: Trae Young leads league at 11.9). https://t.co/sh6hE92P3o
Just like last season, the East's No. 8 playoff seed will come down to the Heat and Bulls. Heat remembers last year's win over the Bulls as the start of its magical playoff run to the NBA Finals. Bulls remember last year's loss as a painful night. https://t.co/Uy6VlHfWEx
Only two teams will keep their championship dreams alive and clinch the 8 seeds! @mikecwright breaks down the final day of the #SoFiPlayIn. FRIDAY: Bulls-Heat at 7pm/et on ESPN. Pelicans-Kings at 9:30pm/et on TNT. ๐ฐ https://t.co/W0cPFRQ7SW https://t.co/ObG581l9vF
Four teams. Two spots. One night! Itโs win or go home in the #SoFiPlayIn as the Bulls face the Heat in the East, and the Kings and Pelicans clash out West for the final postseason spots! https://t.co/dTchZl5LAU
NEW: Just like last season, the East's No. 8 playoff seed will come down to the Heat and Bulls. Heat remembers last year's win over the Bulls as the start of its magical playoff run to the NBA Finals. Bulls remember last year's loss as a painful night. https://t.co/Uy6VlHguu5
Greenberg: Coby White is for real, as his 42-point outburst showed in Play-In Tournament win over Hawks https://t.co/D6jtY3QiWM
Coby White in elite company after last night's performance. ๐ฎโ๐จ https://t.co/JDNPws6DIa
Coby White's 42-point performance in Play-In Tournament showed why he should win Most Improved Player (By @JasmynWimbish) https://t.co/mHby0TpzQO
Coby White joins an impressive list of former North Carolina players with 40+ points in a NBA play-in / playoff game: Michael Jordan (38x) Bob McAdoo (5x) Vince Carter (2x) Billy Cunningham Brad Daugherty Lee Shaffer James Worthy Coby White
Bulls oust Hawks to set up play-in rematch vs. Heat. ๐ค https://t.co/VMVXvOY6lf https://t.co/yAn2kxOI6W
via @jkubatko: Coby White became just the third player to score at least 40 points in a Play-In Tournament game, joining Jayson Tatum (50 on May 18, 2021) and Zion Williamson (40 on Apr. 16, 2024) https://t.co/fDHEYlH82T
The Chicago Bulls cruised past the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament Wednesday and will face the Heat on Friday in Miami for a chance to advance to the NBA playoffs. https://t.co/cyQlUgyKzJ
COBY WHITE PUT ON A SHOW! The MIP candidate scored a career-high 42 PTS (2nd most in Play-In history) on 71% shooting with 9 REB, 6 AST & 0 TO in the win. https://t.co/xrftsPjku8
Coby White drew roars from the crowd early on with vicious crossovers and spins toward the basket. https://t.co/CVb2j99Zi2
Coby White's 42 points mark the most he has scored in an NBA game. But Play-In tournament stats don't officially count. White doesn't care: "Iโm definitely counting it." On White's big night. For @NBCSChicago: https://t.co/hUX5dmtAry
Coby White put up a GAME-HIGH 42 PTS to propel the @chicagobulls to the win! ๐ฅ 42 PTS ๐ฅ 9 REB ๐ฅ 6 AST ๐ฅ 2 STL ๐ฅ 0 TO Bulls advance to face the @MiamiHEAT for the #8 seed in the East on Friday at 7pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/VBcSFk6Vb1
Coby Whiteโs 42 points vs. ATL are the second-most in NBA play-in history. https://t.co/tz3RvzOijY
The final Play-In game is set! The Bulls will take on the Heat in Miami on Friday night as they battle for the eighth seed in the East ๐ฅ https://t.co/qjjneFweWQ
Amazing performance in do-or-die game for @chicagobulls by Coby White, who's gone from role player to star this season. Most improved in the @NBA! https://t.co/tjHCuhJpZe
Coby White with a career game against the Hawks tonight https://t.co/xlhanTUJaK
Amazing game in do-or-die game by Coby White, who's gone from role player to star for the @chicagobulls! https://t.co/tjHCuhJpZe
COBY WHITE 40-BURGER ๐๐ฅ โ O 19.5 Points โ O 4.5 Rebounds โ O 4.5 Assists https://t.co/mJmtiRClI1 https://t.co/KmR2ROFVFC
Dalen Terry shows love to Coby White after his CAREER-HIGH 42-point performance! CHI faces MIA on Friday in the #SoFiPlayIn... winner gets the #8 seed in the East ๐ฟ https://t.co/ktvZK15bJs
PSA: COBY WHITE SHOULD BE MIP. 42 pts | 15-21 FG | 9 reb | 6 ast | 2 stl https://t.co/DKEfKgSmqj
It's Bulls & Heat fighting for the No. 8 seed on Friday - WHO YA GOT? โคต๏ธ https://t.co/1DwYZjMsO9
.@CobyWhite showed up when the @chicagobulls needed him the most! ๐ https://t.co/1InTNdbsTr
The matchup for the final play-in game is set. Grab your tickets for HEAT vs. Bulls Friday at 7pm - https://t.co/6ju2WMEe0G https://t.co/RFZ7LkMjZk
BULLS WIN โผ๏ธ @chicagobulls - 131 @ATLHawks - 116 CHI advances in the #SoFiPlayIn to face MIA on Friday for the #8 seed in the East ๐ฟ https://t.co/u8TIGuxzlA
Coby White and the Bulls torched the Hawks and will play the Heat for the 8-seed https://t.co/6XdIMDMJce
Tonight the @chicagobulls' Coby White: - scored 40+ points - grabbed 5+ rebounds - dished out 5+ assists - shot 70% from the field - had 0 turnovers No other NBA player has done all of that in a play-in or playoff game (since turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78).
COBY!!! Special performance ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ@CobyWhite
It will be Heat vs. Bulls on Friday in Miami at 7 p.m. The winner will face Boston in the first round of the playoffs. The loser will be eliminated before making the playoffs.
Chicago will take on Miami for the #8 seed! ๐ฟ Who ya got taking the final spot in the East? https://t.co/IIzNfSVzE4
The Bulls will face off against the Heat in Miami for the No. 8 seed. Win or go homeโฆ who ya got? ๐ฟ https://t.co/MAhlyLxaCA
The Hawks have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Bulls move on to face the Heat for the 8-seed on Friday! ๐ https://t.co/sm4L7i4NYX
The Bulls knocked the Hawks out of playoff contention this evening. Chicago will play the Miami Heat for 8-seed in the East. https://t.co/I3pZnGGLpS
THE STAGE IS SET ๐ฟ The Bulls eliminate the Hawks, and will face the possibly undermanned Heat for the last ride to the Playoffs. Who ya got? ๐ค https://t.co/slcaTwp8Ac
COBY WHITE IS ON ๐ฅ #SoFiPlayIn https://t.co/IAoHei6Tw7 https://t.co/y7wx3Soaw3
The Bulls will face off against the Heat in Miami for the No. 8 seed. Win or go home. ๐ฟ https://t.co/dNNHeMPIlt
Coby White's got 40 https://t.co/kvver0WoTW
A 40 PIECE FOR COBY WHITE ๐ฅ https://t.co/3RNSZcqP81
40 points for Coby White. Torched โem.
COBY WHITE 40-BURGER. ๐๐ https://t.co/OqJyqEGsm8
Coby White all-time play-in performance. Shades of Stephon Marbury.
๐จ COBY WHITE 40-PIECE ๐จ https://t.co/CqfmC60eaq
Coby White is awesome. So happy to see how much heโs improved.
A career-high 37 points on 14-19 shooting from Coby White ๐ฅ (via @chicagobulls) https://t.co/29D5bjCyON
COBY WHITE IS COOKING THE HAWKS ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/srUhCMd2hy
coby white might be the most improved player in the nba this year
Coby White is straight cooking
Have a game, Coby White!
Coby White is ballin with 32 PTS in the 4Q with Chicago up BIG on the Hawks. ๐ฅ (๐ฅ: @NBA) https://t.co/l0SFpOPFlI
32 PTS and counting for Coby White ๐ชฃ https://t.co/lKg6etZ070
Coby White shakin' and bakin' https://t.co/ProbXt20p8
Coby White just doing and-1 mixtapes against the Hawks guards rn
What a sequence from Coby White! ๐ฎโ๐จ https://t.co/Jl0fTfDpVM
Watching Coby White show out on national TV https://t.co/51vkbGzZ08
Coby White is a dude. Love his game. Showing it all under the bright lights right now
Coby White literally out-hustling the entire Hawks team on the floor right now.
Coby White takeover mode ๐๐ด https://t.co/1jhPOzr6de
Having a lot of fun watching Coby White tonight
Oh my Coby White what a move
Coby White is 7-7 in the paint. Has been in attack mode all game.
Coby doing work! ๐ฅ @CobyWhite has 17 points (on 5-6 FG!) in the first-half against Atlanta. https://t.co/irx5tCuLZQ
Coby White is dicing the Hawks off the dribble. Getting wherever he wants.
40-POINT 1ST QUARTER ๐ฅ Bulls close out the 1st quarter on a 16-2 run to take a 40-22 lead! ATL-CHI on ESPN... winner faces MIA for the #8 seed ๐ฟ https://t.co/vy6BzMpgpa
NBA Play-In Tournament games tonight: Heat at Sixers 7PM ET, Hawks at Bulls 9:30PM ET, on ESPN.
The @MiamiHEAT went on a historic run from the #SoFiPlayIn to the NBA Finals last year! ๐ They head to Philly tonight looking to start another runโฆ East's 7 seed on the line at 7pm/et on ESPN ๐ฅ https://t.co/NCKerm6YOv