Lauri Markkanen scores 13 for Bulls in return
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen scored 13 points (6-of-10 field goals, 1-of-4 3-pointers) with 4 rebounds and 1 turnover in 20.7 minutes of a 115-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
What It Means:
Markkanen was solid in his return from an extended absence. He was on a minutes limit that should gradually increase over the next few games. His next outing will be on Friday at home versus the Indiana Pacers.
Markkanen scored 16.8 FanDuel points on Wednesday. numberFire's models project him for 15.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 0.9 triples per game over the rest of the season.
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