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The Bulls locker room was in an exuberant mood Friday. For example, when newcomer Patrick Beverley got a little carried away in describing Billy Donovan's coaching talents, DeMar DeRozan yelled out from across the room. With Beverley ready for action, Donovan made a double-switch for Friday's game against Brooklyn at the United Center.
This lineup may not work as well as it did Friday ever again, but it was a great start as the Bulls dominated the Nets from start to finish, 131-87. Zach LaVine took Beverley's advice to shoot more, finishing with a game-high 32 points. The Nets traded away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving before the deadline, but ended up with two of the NBA's best wing defenders in Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith. Heading into this game, it was logical to think those two could make life difficult for LaVine and DeRozan, but that didn't happen at all. LaVine hit 12 of 17 shots from the field, while DeRozan made 8 of 17 for 17 points.
"When you've got a guy like Pat Beverley on the team, the intensity he comes with, the energy he brings, you've got to follow behind that," DeRozan said. Having a veteran point guard was a nice addition for the Bulls, but energy and vocal leadership is what Beverley, a Chicago native, has always been known for.
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