Lauri Markkanen scores 23 with pair of steals, swats in Bulls' win
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points (9-of-18 field goals, 3-of-8 3-pointers, 2-of-2 free throws) with 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers in 36.6 minutes of a 98-93 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
What It Means:
It was the most minutes Markkanen has played since making his season debut at the beginning of the month. He also recorded multiple steals and blocks in a game for the first time. The Bulls visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
Markkanen 42.9 FanDuel points in the win. He's averaging 29.1 FanDuel points through seven games.
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