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Talen Horton-Tucker · The temperature and climate — as those in the “Windy City” can attest — are inevitably on the decline with winter approaching. But, as evidenced by a video game-like end-of-November stretch, the Chicago Bulls’ faithful, at the very least, need not worry about Talen Horton-Tucker’s shooting percentages doing the same. As businesslike as ever in both on-court movement and box score contribution, the sixth-year combo guard exhibits a masterful display, using a between-the-leg dribble and pick-and-roll rejection to devise a driving lane against Anthony Gill. One step ahead, but still finding the Washington Wizards’ forward’s 6-foot-7 frame too close for comfort, Horton-Tucker thinks creatively, working an acrobatic underhanded scoop reverse across the rim for an eye-opening finish. Chicago’s first-year guard radiated positive vibes throughout the blowout win, recording a 13-point, one-rebound, two-assist, one-steal, one-block, one-trifecta contribution. Statistically unguardable over November’s four-game finale, Horton-Tucker collected 59 points (14.8 PPG) on a double-take-worthy 22-of-28 shooting (78 percent) from the field, alongside nine 3-pointers. · State of Mint