On a good-spirited night highlighted by the Chicago Bulls welcoming a pair of All-Stars back into the fold, Nikola Vučević ensured that their farewell bid to the Charlotte Hornets could be described as anything but friendly. Magnet-like in his pick-and-roll usage throughout the fourth quarter, Vučević opts for one more with an opportunity to officially put the game out of reach. Decisive in his move with a Hornets rim protector closing in on his attack, the talented big gathers into a powerful step before winding up for a ferocious one-handed facial, bringing the arena to its feet. Vučević eased his way back into the flow with the Bulls’ second unit, contributing 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer, key in influencing a home win on January 5, 2024. · Jan 6, 2024