Overview
- 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.