It’s a challenge to fill Zach LaVine’s shoes — or to make up for his 24 points per game. But for Coby White and the Chicago Bulls, that’s the only option.

Clutch is not a term that characterizes the Bulls, and that’s no surprise. They lack a late-game assassin. For the Lakers, the game plan calls for isolating LeBron James in the closing minutes. On the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is the finisher. Nikola Jokic always is trusted to get the Nuggets to the promised land.

White racked up 26 points (10-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 127-112 loss to the Pacers.

Does the Dosunmu surgery change the plans for the backcourt? Are the Bulls headed for the play-in even with a skidding record? Zach Collins?

As the Sixers’ poor efforts continue, let’s see if they can end their seven-game losing streak on Monday against the Bulls.