Nikola Mirotic

Bulls' Nikola Mirotic to start with Lauri Markkanen (back) a late scratch

Per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic will start at power forward with Lauri Markkanen scratched on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Johnson had reported that coach Fred Hoiberg could make Markkanen a late scratch, and he did. Whether he wanted to give him one more day or whatever the reason, Nikola Mirotic will start a second straight game for Chicago.

Before being inserted into the starting lineup, Mirotic was projected for 20.4 FanDuel points at a $4,800 price tag Wednesday night.