Chicago: All I need to get by

🏀Bulls: The Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133–126 in overtime last night in a game that was way too close for comfort. But, thanks to guard Zach LaVine’s 35 points, Chicago ground it out to capture their sixth win in the last eight games. Can you say “playoff contenders”?

• LaVine has been on fire lately, and on Tuesday he was selected for his first All-Star game. We’re pumped for him, and so were his family and friends who coordinated this congratulatory Zoom bombing. S’cute.

🏐Irish: The No. 14-ranked Fighting Irish will take on the No. 13-ranked Lousiville Cardinals this weekend in their second match of the spring season. The Irish swept the Cards during their brief season this fall, so we know Louisville will be out for revenge.

• Thankfully, the Irish have right side Caroline Meuth’s power backing them. The sophomore had 17 kills and four blocks in the team’s spring opener. Talk about a block party.