Chicago Bulls: Top 3 individual performances from the 2018-19 NBA season

The Chicago Bulls had a very disappointing 2018-19 season. They were the fourth worst team in the NBA and finished with a very poor record of 22-60.

The Bulls lacked any star prowess this season and hence their season majorly depended on the development of their young players. They have got a very good young core of players like Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter Jr., Wendell Carter Jr., etc. playing for them.

Lauri Markkanen showcased his great ceiling and he could be the next great shooting big man in the NBA. Zach LaVine has got great athleticism and we will forever remember his dunk contest against Aaron Gordon. Wendel Carter Jr. displayed the potential to be a great two way player.

We saw some great performances from these players in the Bulls uniform last season. Let's have a look at the top 3 individual performances from the 2018-19 season:

#3 Otto Porter Jr. career-high 37 points against the Memphis Grizzlies

Otto Porter Jr. had the game of his life against the Grizzlies

The Bulls traded Otto Porter Jr. in the place of Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker at the trade deadline.

Otto Porter Jr. looked like a totally different player since his trade. After a few games in the Bulls uniform, he had the match of his life against the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter Jr. scored his career high 37 points in the match and also added 10 rebounds. He also shot an outrageous 16-20 from the field.

This was the best game that Otto Porter Jr. had ever played and one that the Bulls fans hugely cherished. His performance also got the win for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls will hope that Otto Porter Jr. becomes a legit player for this Bulls team. He certainly has the potential to be the third wheel behind Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine.

#2 Zach LaVine's 39 points and the game-winner against the Philadelphia 76ers

LaVine led the Bulls to a comeback victory against the 76ers

The March 6 game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls was one of the most interesting encounters of the season.

The 76ers led by 107-106 in the final second of the game. Then Zach LaVine ran a perfect play with Robin Lopez and finished a clutch layup to give his team the lead. The 76ers messed up on their final possession and the Bulls got a hard fought win.

Zach LaVine was superb throughout the match and he finished with 39 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on 14-26 shooting from the field. He also made 9 free throws for his team. The 76ers had a good lead but the Bulls made a great run in the later moments of this match which was fueled by the vibrant home crowd.

#1 LaVine's career-best 47 points in the quadruple overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks

Zach LaVine was the highest scorer for the Bulls in the 2018-19 season

This wasn't a match that had lots of traction as both these teams were near the bottom of the table. But this match ended up being the third highest scoring game in NBA history.

The Bulls and the Hawks played out an epic encounter which went to four overtimes and the Bulls eventually came out on top by a scoreline of 168-161. Trae Young posted unreal stats of 49 points, 16 assists and 8 rebounds.

Zach LaVine also had an amazing outing in this match. He notched up a career high of 47 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 9 assists. He got great support from Lauri Markkanen and Otto Porter Jr., each scoring 31 points. LaVine has continuously broken his career highs this season and this 47 point performance was like an icing on a wonderful season for him.