The Chicago Bulls are battling to get in play-in position in the Eastern Conference, and every win is important at this point in the season as Billy Donovan and company look to build some momentum heading into the All-Star break.
In a bit of a surprise, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has revealed that guard Coby White is slated to return from an injury absence Wednesday against the Celtics, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network ( Twitter link ). White has been on the shelf with a right ankle bone bruise since January 19.
After missing the last four games for Chicago, White will be available to play Wednesday in Boston. The veteran guard is having another solid season for the Bulls, averaging 18.2 points, 3.4 rebounds,
Pending how all things health-wise end up playing out, the Bulls are still good enough to steal a win if the Celtics play with their food.
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The Celtics improved to 14-1 on the season after losses as they've only dropped two straight games once this year.
Kristaps Porzingis looked all the way back as the Celtics blew out the shorthanded Bulls 122-100 at TD Garden.
Boston hosts Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the squads.
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White (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Despite this questionable tag, head coach Billy Donovan previously said that White was more likely to return in either or both of the final two games of the Bulls' three-game road trip.
Kristaps Porzingis scored a season-high 34 points and collected 11 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics breeze to a 122-100 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Porzingis made 10 of his 18 field goal attempts,