What happened: Norman Powell converted an and-1 in overtime for the Bulls. He had 10 points through the first quarter.
Why it matters: Chicago entered the night 1-9 after eight straight losses, its last a 119-124 defeat to the Spurs on Nov. 11. Powell returned to the starting lineup for the game.
By the numbers: Powell is averaging 19.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 2026-27 through 8 games.
What to watch: Powell's name has already surfaced in early trade talks alongside Randle and Porter Jr.