In a pivotal NBA Play-In game broadcasted on ESPN, Coby White delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a game-high 42 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls dominated early, closing the first quarter with a 40-22 lead, and maintained their advantage to secure a 73-67 lead at halftime. White's performance was highlighted by his exceptional scoring, including a 40-point milestone, and a career-high 37 points on 14-19 shooting. His efforts helped the Bulls advance to face the Miami Heat for the #8 seed in the Eastern Conference on Friday at 7pm/et. The game was noted for White's significant improvement this season, transitioning from a role player to a star, as he also contributed 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals without committing a turnover. His 42 points are the second-most in NBA play-in history.
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
What stood out in Bullsโ Play-In win over Hawks: Coby White shines as Atlanta lacks firepower to keep up - The Athletic https://t.co/gmgBdVizMR
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
PSA: COBY WHITE SHOULD BE MIP. 42 pts | 15-21 FG | 9 reb | 6 ast | 2 stl https://t.co/DKEfKgSmqj
.@CobyWhite showed up when the @chicagobulls needed him the most! ๐ https://t.co/1InTNdbsTr
Coby White looking at the Hawks' defense tonight... https://t.co/uLQdvMqwWL
COBY!!! Special performance ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ@CobyWhite
COBY WHITE IS ON ๐ฅ #SoFiPlayIn https://t.co/IAoHei6Tw7 https://t.co/y7wx3Soaw3
Coby White all-time play-in performance. Shades of Stephon Marbury.
๐จ COBY WHITE 40-PIECE ๐จ https://t.co/CqfmC60eaq
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 is straight cooking
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
COBY WHITE SPIN CYCLE THROUGH THE DEFENDERS. ๐ช๏ธ (๐ฅ: @chicagobulls) https://t.co/TFTBoNtjcj
Watching Coby White show out on national TV https://t.co/51vkbGzZ08
COBY SPIN CYCLE ๐ช๏ธ @CobyWhite | #SeeRed https://t.co/9ym97RJbUW
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
Coby White is 7-7 in the paint. Has been in attack mode all game.
BULLS LEAD AT HALF โผ๏ธ @chicagobulls - 73 @ATLHawks - 67 โฐ HALFTIME ๐บ ESPN The winner faces MIA in the #SoFiPlayIn for the #8 seed in the East!
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