| |
|
NBA -- Bulls snap Spurs' streak at 5
By Kelly Manalo
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 02 Dec 2015
CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls ended the San Antonio Spurs five-game winning streak winning a closely contested game 92-89 victory Monday night at the United Center.
The Bulls came out strong against the Spurs after a disappointing performance against the Indiana Pacers in their last game in which they lost by double digits.
Pau Gasol posted a double-double to lead Chicago with 18 points and 13 rebounds, but his biggest play of the night was when he blocked Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge's shot with 1 minute left in the fourth quarter, thwarting San Antonio's attmept to seize the advantage.
?Everyone contributed in a positive way? Gasol said.
An that included former starter Joakim Noah who almost posted another triple-double off the bench. Noah had all the energy for the second unit, posting 8 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. His two biggest plays were off the dribble when he crossed over reserve forward David West for layups that ignited the United Center crowd.
Tony Snell and Doug McDermott also helped the offense with some timely 3-point shots. Snell hit all 3 of his attempts from deep. Those 3s made the difference as the Spurs only shot 14% from long distance, making only 3-for-14.
The Spurs had a chance to tie the game at the end but Kawhi Leonard missed a heavily guarded 3. Tony Parker grabbed the bounced ball but his shot was partially blocked by Derrick Rose at the end of regulation.
Former Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 25 points, while LaMarcus Aldridge also had a big night scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds.
It was a quiet night for the Spurs' Big 3 --- Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili --- as they failed to make a huge impact on the game. Duncan did have 12 rebounds but only 7 shot attempts, and Ginobili only 4 shots taken and 4 points.
Derrick Rose commented on how this team?s season is going so far.
?We are still missing some players. We are still getting used to each other. It?s just going to take a little more time.?
Chicago has a 10-5 record and will stay at home to face the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs head back home to take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
Photo: Jimmy Butler stuffs 2 home in the Bulls' 92-89 win over the Spurs at the United Center.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Kelly Manalo.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Salita Promotions and Puerto Rico’s Fresh Productions Present IBF World Title Eliminator Subriel Matías vs. Gabriel Valenzuela
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025Stanford’s Dante Kirkman Returns to the Ring on March 8 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025JONES FACES MASTRONUNZIO ON PRO DEBUT IN ORLANDO
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025April 5: Unified Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly To Defend WBO & IBF World Titles Against Anauel Ngamissengue in Historic Kazakhstan Homecoming LIVE on ESPN+
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025Heavy hands, short night for undefeated Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor Scored devastating 2nd round TKO in Flint
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025Three Lions Promotions wins Jack/Rozicki purse bid WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Badou Jack vs. Ryan Rozicki coming to Canada
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025World Boxing to hold Extraordinary Congress March 1st to approve new membership applications
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025Boxing Insider Promotions to bring upscale pro boxing club show back to Times Square
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025The President of the World Boxing Organization and the Secretary of Recreation and Sports of Puerto Rico Strengthen Ties to Benefit Boxing and Puerto Rican Youth
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025Johnny Wellem Carzano rules Misamis Occidental active open chess championship
, Thu, 06 Feb 2025Boston Celtics Upend Cleveland, 112-105, Reduce Cavs Lead in the NBA Eastern Conf
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 05 Feb 2025The Past Week in Action 4 February 2025: Benavidez Beats Morrell; Fulton Outpoints Figueroa; Shields Defeats Perkins
By Eric Armit, , Wed, 05 Feb 2025Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Historic Riyadh Season Blockbuster Set for Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025Xander Zayas: “This is the Most Important Fight of My Career!”
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025Mano Mano sa Candelaria 3: Gemino Outpoints Mancito
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 05 Feb 2025THE TALENTED AND UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DARIUS “DFG” FULGHUM RETURNS AS CO-MAIN EVENT FOR DUARTE VS. PROGRAIS
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš to highlight the ascending stars of female boxing
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025Kaipo Gallegos Shines in Las Vegas Victory Over Leonardo Padilla
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025World Boxing membership grows to 72 National Federations as Executive Board approves four new applications from Egypt, Gambia, Kiribati and Grenada
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025Deonte Brown signs with prominent manager Trifon Petrov
, Wed, 05 Feb 2025Memphis Grizzlies Repeat Over SA Spurs, Overtake Houston Rockets for 2nd in West
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 04 Feb 2025WEIGHTS FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
, Tue, 04 Feb 2025IM Michael Concio and Chester Neil Reyes banner IIEE Quezon to win the quarterfinals of the PTC World Engineering Day online Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 04 Feb 2025THURSDAY: Arthur Biyarslanov-Mohamed Mimoune & Heavyweight KO Artist Bakhodir Jalolov’s Return to Stream LIVE and Exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+
, Tue, 04 Feb 2025Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: The Super Fight of 2025 Officially Set for Las Vegas
, Tue, 04 Feb 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
