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Scotty Pippen Jr. Shines with Career Night in Grizzlies' Win Over Bulls

The young guard scored 30 points and added 10 assists in the arena where his father became an NBA legend.

  • Scotty Pippen Jr. scored a career-high 30 points and tallied 10 assists in the Memphis Grizzlies' 142-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
  • Pippen's performance came in the absence of key Grizzlies players, including Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Zach Edey, showcasing his ability to step up as a leader.
  • Rookie Jaylen Wells also had a standout game with a career-high 26 points, including six three-pointers, continuing his impressive early-season form.
  • The Grizzlies, now 10-7, have maintained a strong offensive output despite injuries, averaging 120.3 points per game and leading the league in blocks with 7.2 per game.
  • Pippen described the game as a 'dream come true,' playing in the arena where his father, Scottie Pippen, won six championships and had his jersey retired.
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