Ingram erupts for career-high 63 points, spearheads win over Bulls, 106-97.

Tonight's game became a new career-high for B.I.

The Slender-Man showcased his long-limbed prowess en route to a new career-high 63 points, to the applause of even Bulls fans in attendance at the United Center in Chicago. Ingram's points tally ties George Gervin's feat for second-highest total points scored by a Spurs player, taking his place at three points above Kawhi Leonard's 60 points against the OKC Thunder four seasons ago.

Meanwhile, R.J. Hampton (7 points, 6 assists, 3-11, 5 turnovers) struggled to be effective as the Bulls lost again, staying uncomfortably low in the Eastern Conference standings despite the acquisition of Buddy Hield (8pts, 4-11, 0-3 3PT).

Ingram, however, made 26 field goals--tying Spurs legend, the Admiral, David Robinson, grabbing 9 rebounds in essentially a virtuoso solo star act, as Drummond & Murray sat this one out. Rajon Rondo skillfully dished 10 assists.

"He's become a tremendous scorer for us," Coach Popovich said post-game. Ingram notched the big 5-0 midway through the 4th Quarter, and were it not for resting the other star players, Pop may have pulled him out for modesty's sake, but the Spurs found themselves in a nervously-close game, powering through courtesy of Ingram's stellar success down the stretch. Ingram's sensational scoring display tonight shot his PPG total up to 23ppg, as the season is still in the early stages, but the Duke forward is beginning to perhaps separate himself from Dejounte Murray (13.7ppg, albeit +6% compared to last year's 3-PT success) as the #1 option on this team.

In defeat, Lauri Markannen had a solid 30 points & 7 rebounds for the Bulls as the Spurs pulled away in the final two minutes. #12 pick, Tyrese Maxey, scored 16 points. Wendell Carter, Jr. had 11 points, 13 rebounds. Also for the Spurs, Johnathan Williams had a nice showing with 11 points & 7 rebounds. Jarrett Allen had 7 points, 9 rebounds.