Oturu managed 20 points (9-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds across 20 minutes in Windy City's 126-115 win over College Park on Thursday.
Oturu closed out the regular season with a highly efficient effort off the bench. The big man averaged 11.2 points and 5.8 rebounds across 17.4 minutes over 24 games during the regular campaign, shooting 60.2 percent in the process.
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Daniel Oturu: Modest role in win
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Oturu posted five points (1-1 FG) and one assist across 18 minutes in Windy City's 114-93 win over Maine on Sunday.
Oturu's modest amount of playing time was his lowest since Feb. 11 and notably came on the heels of his 21-point, nine-rebound, two-block, one-steal effort against Delaware on Saturday. The 23-year-old still carries some nice upside whenever he gets a normal allotment of playing time, however, as he'd scored in double digits in nine of the previous 11 contests overall.
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Daniel Oturu: Highly efficient off bench
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Oturu managed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one block across 12 minutes in Windy City's 116-112 loss to the Hustle on Wednesday.
Oturu led the second unit in scoring with highly impressive efficiency. The 23-year-old has proven capable of frequently producing strong scoring and rebounding numbers with a modest amount of minutes, as he's averaging 10.7 points and 6.0 boards across 17.7 minutes over 21 regular-season contests.
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Daniel Oturu: Double-doubles in Wednesday win
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Oturu produced 16 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 20 minutes in Windy City's 122-110 win over the Legends on Wednesday.
Oturu generated excellent production off the bench in a modest amount of minutes, posting his first double-double since Feb. 3 in the process. The big man has eight straight double-digit scoring efforts overall when factoring in the 10-point tally he produced in Thursday's rematch against Texas.
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Daniel Oturu: Compiles solid line in win
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Oturu posted 17 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes in the Bulls' 120-102 win over Wisconsin on Saturday.
Oturu's highly efficient effort off the bench led to a rewarding fantasy night despite his modest allotment of minutes. The 23-year-old has shot at least 70.0 percent in three of the last four games, and he's now put together six straight double-digit scoring efforts when also factoring in Sunday's 12-point tally across 13 minutes versus Westchester.
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Daniel Oturu: Strong showing as starter
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Oturu posted 19 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes in Windy City's 114-110 win over Raptors 905 on Wednesday.
The big man put together an impressive night that included a season-high scoring total. Oturu's rebounding tally also tied for his third highest of the campaign, and the 2020 second-round pick's performance could help him remain in the starting five for the time being.
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Daniel Oturu: Four points in return
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Oturu (illness) posted four points (2-3 FG) and four rebounds across eight minutes in Windy City's 115-112 win over Grand Rapids on Monday.
Oturu had been sidelined for multiple games with a non-COVID illness, but his cameo off the bench confirms he's returned to health. The Minnesota product is averaging 9.4 points and 5.5 rebounds across 17.5 minutes over 11 regular-season games thus far.
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Daniel Oturu: Dealing with non-COVID illness
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Oturu didn't play in Windy City's loss to Greensboro on Sunday due to a non-COVID illness.
The big man had just contributed a double-double off the bench Friday against the Herd before coming down with the illness. Oturu's next chance to take the floor comes Thursday against Santa Cruz.
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Daniel Oturu: Double-doubles off bench Friday
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Oturu provided 10 points (5-11 FG), 10 rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes in Windy City's 144-133 win over Wisconsin on Friday.
Oturu continued his pattern of offering meaningful production off the bench, scoring in double digits for the fifth straight appearance while also recording double-digit boards for the second time in the last three contests. The 2020 second-round pick does have a tendency to run into foul trouble despite his typically modest allotment of minutes, but he should continue to offer efficient production on the second unit more often than not.
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Daniel Oturu: Double-double off bench
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Oturu amassed 18 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 FT) and 12 rebounds in 20 minutes in Wednesday's 124-109 win over Capital City.
Oturu nearly recorded a double-double in the first half despite playing only 12 minutes as he scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Playing time has been inconsistent for the 23-year-old, but he has produced when given a chance and is averaging 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game.
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Daniel Oturu: Seven points in return
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Oturu (concussion) compiled seven points (3-4 FG, 1-3 FT), a steal and three blocks in 17 minutes in Monday's 112-105 loss to the Charge.
Oturu returned to the floor after missing five games due to a concussion. He's been riddled with injuries this season, as an ankle injury cost him three games in the Showcase portion of the season. He may see more playing time in the near term as Marko Simonovic has been recalled by Chicago.
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Daniel Oturu: Inactive Friday
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Oturu was listed as inactive Friday with a concussion.
Oturu played just two minutes in Wednesday's contest and was inactive Friday as he goes through concussion protocol. Windy City plays Lakeland again Saturday, and it's unlikely he will be available for that game.
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Daniel Oturu: Grabs 10 rebounds Monday
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Oturu produced six points (3-5 FG), 10 rebounds, an assist, two steals and three blocks in 22 minutes in Monday's 102-96 win over Rio Grande Valley.
Five of Oturu's 10 rebounds came off the offensive glass. He's seen an increase in minutes recently and is averaging 6.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game through 11 contests.
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Daniel Oturu: Perfect shooting Saturday
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Oturu posted 16 points (6-6 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and an assist in 16 minutes in Saturday's 129-118 win over Grand Rapids.
After going 1-for-8 from the field Friday, Oturu turned it around Saturday and made all of his shot attempts. He's averaging 7.0 points in just 11.2 minutes while making 64.3 percent of his shots through nine games.
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Daniel Oturu: Grabs nine rebounds in return
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Oturu (ankle) tallied four points (1-8 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and a steal in 13 minutes in Friday's 106-103 loss to Grand Rapids.
Oturu missed three contests with an ankle sprain before returning Friday. He struggled from the field but was active on the offensive glass with five of his nine rebounds coming on that end of the floor. When healthy, he's averaging 10.6 minutes per game in eight appearances.
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Daniel Oturu: Out with sprained ankle
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Oturu was inactive Saturday against Fort Wayne with an ankle sprain.
Oturu missed both Friday and Saturday's games but was not listed as injured until Saturday's contest. He last appeared in a game on Dec. 5, playing just four minutes in that contest.
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Daniel Oturu: Big production in limited minutes
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Oturu amassed 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds and a steal in 17 minutes in Saturday's 99-94 loss in Sioux Falls.
Oturu once again made the most of his minutes and recorded his first double-double of the season. He is 20-for-22 from the field through four contests and is averaging 8.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in just 10.8 minutes per game.
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Daniel Oturu: Perfect shooting Friday
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Oturu compiled 14 points (7-7 FG), six rebounds and an assist in 15 minutes in Friday's 115-93 win in Sioux Falls.
Coming off the bench, Oturu provided Windy City with an offensive spark, scoring nearly a point per minute. He had combined to score six points in 11 minutes of playing time over his first two appearances this season before Friday's game. For the year, he's 9-for-10 from the field.
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Daniel Oturu: Plays four minutes in season debut
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Oturu produced two points (1-1 FT) and a rebound in four minutes in Saturday's 126-121 win over Iowa.
After missing the season's first three games, Oturu played in his first game this year with all four of his minutes coming in the first half. He averaged 20.6 points and made 63.2 percent of his shots in seven contests for Windy City last year and is likely to play a bigger role soon.
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Daniel Oturu: Posts 17 points in 15 minutes
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Oturu played 15 minutes in Windy City's 117-108 victory versus Greensboro on Wednesday, finishing with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and two steals.
Oturu logged the fewest minutes on the team in the win but still managed to rank second on the squad with 17 points. The big man added eight boards -- his highest total since Feb. 15. Oturu has played over 20 minutes only once in his past seven games, but he has nonetheless managed double-digit points four times during that span.
