The Chicago Bulls might have done the impossible, given fans hope for a possible playoff run.
Fueled by Nikola Vučević’s infectious energy, the Bulls have won another game, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers. The highlight, of course, was Vučević’s clutch shot, pushing the ‘Cardiac Bulls’ to a 122-121 win. The moment went viral on social media, with fans quick in hyping Vučević.
Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vučević Leaves NBA Fans Impressed With Second Clutch Three vs. Trail Blazers
On Wednesday, the Bulls were fighting for their lives as the Trail Blazers threatened to end their road trip on a bitter note. But Vučević and his dramatic game-winning three-pointers had a different idea.
Drowning a three with a second left on the clock, Vučević ended up blocking Portland’s comeback. The Bulls, as a result, won their second consecutive game. The wins, however, were right after a disappointing five-game losing streak.
Naturally, the fans were excited with the win, hyping Vučević as he left everyone surprised with his move.
The Cardiac Bulls never fail to deliver
— 0xtrader | 𝔽rAI (@alpha_trader0) November 20, 2025
Aptly named the ‘Cardiac Bulls’ for their dramatic, last-minute comeback wins, fans made sure to bring back the nickname as they celebrated the last-minute win. “The Cardiac Bulls never fail to deliver,” one fan wrote.
“That’s not cardiac, that’s straight-up heart attack material,” another user agreed, amused at the Bulls’ ability to make a comeback.
Vucevic might be the most clutch big in the league right now. Third game-winner already? Yeah… CPOY talks are REAL 🔥
— sLiM (@tommy_tie) November 20, 2025
Although what really caught on were a few ‘Clutch Player of the Year’ calls for Vučević. One excited fan wrote, “Vucevic might be the most clutch big in the league right now. Third game-winner already? Yeah… CPOY talks are REAL 🔥.”
Some NBA fans threw shade at veterans like Stephen Curry as they said: “Why does he have more game winner this seaosn than steph has in his career😭😭.”
I can’t believe he hit this after playing like a complete moron
— SuperSwish (@super_swish) November 20, 2025
Other fans weren’t as forgiving. They pointed out that Vučević didn’t play the best leading up to the clutch moment, calling him out as they wrote:
“I can’t believe he hit this after playing like a complete moron.”
Most fans, though, were just happy about the clutch moment they got to witness. After all, a team like the Bulls, who haven’t been to the playoffs since 2022, needs all the wins it can get.
Insanely clutch
— Tyler Schwartz (@tschwartz09) November 20, 2025
“Insanely clutch,” one user mentioned.
Vučević ended the game with 27 points and eight rebounds while shooting 55% from the three-point line. The Bulls star also went viral after their 130-127 win against the Denver Nuggets, scoring a clutch three with around 30 seconds left on the clock.
Vučević Was Glad They Got the Win After a Disappointing Fourth Quarter
While Vučević shot the game-winning three, he wasn’t the best player on the court. Deni Avdija (32 points) tried his best to secure a comeback for the Trail Blazers, falling short only in the final few seconds as Vučević took over.
Speaking to Chicago Sports’ Network postgame, Vučević remained thankful for their win.
“I didn’t make any shots in the fourth … just not a great fourth quarter for me overall and the team … (but) I just felt confident in my shot, and glad it went in, glad we got the win,” Vucevic said. “Obviously, I wish we closed the game off sooner, but it feels great to get the game-winner — feels special, you always enjoy them a lot.”
That being said, while the 35-year-old was proud of their win, he reiterated that they need to move on and try to win games without surrendering their lead.
Ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with an 8-6 win-loss record, the Bulls will face the Miami Heat next on Friday, Nov. 21.
