CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine underwent an MRI on Tuesday that exposed a sprained left thumb that he plans to play via.
LaVine had his thumb taped throughout Bulls apply on Wednesday, the place he participated in “some stuff, however not every part,” based on Bulls coach Billy Donovan.
The damage is to his non-shooting hand, which LaVine stated he’d already jammed earlier than getting it caught on a play in the course of the Bulls’ 111-108 victory towards the Toronto Raptors on Monday night time.
“I feel proper now it is simply attempting to determine handle the ache and hold it secure,” LaVine stated Wednesday. “Then going ahead, I am going to get extra data on it if I plan on taking part in with it.”
The Bulls didn’t rule out ultimately sitting LaVine down and permitting the damage to relaxation if the discomfort continues. Nonetheless, LaVine plans on taking part in if he simply has to handle the ache and would not have to fret in regards to the damage worsening.
LaVine put some photographs up and labored on his dribbling together with a Bulls assistant coach after apply along with his taped thumb to check whether or not he could be snug carrying tape throughout a recreation.
“I might assume that if he doesn’t jam it once more or get hit there once more, that it’ll heal and he’ll be OK,” Donovan stated. “However I feel any time a man’s on the market taking part in, that might occur. We’ll see if he is even able [Thursday] if he looks like he can do the issues he is aware of he is able to along with his hand.”
LaVine performed via the damage on Monday, however thus far, it would not seem to have affected his efficiency. He nonetheless leads the Bulls in scoring, averaging 25.5 factors per recreation whereas capturing 50% from the sphere and 44% from 3.
The Bulls host the New York Knicks on Thursday night time on the United Heart. They’re off to their first 4-0 begin for the reason that 1996-97 season.
“Clearly I do not need to put myself in any hazard,” LaVine stated. “I haven’t got all the knowledge on it but. We’ll see how I really feel tomorrow and go from there. However me, I attempt to play via every part. If I can, I’ll.”