| |
|
NBA -- Bulls sweep preseason with 8-0 slate
By Katrina Barnett
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 27 Oct 2013
CHICAGO, IL. -- The Chicago Bulls welcomed the Denver Nuggets and former teammate Nate Robinson back to the United Center Friday night for the last game of the preseason.
With Kirk Hinrich (soreness) and Joakim Noah (right groin strain) out of the line-up, the Bulls had a rough start and trailed by 7 after the opening quarter, where they shot just 36 percent from the field against the Nuggets' high 56.5 percent clip.
Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer made only 2-of-6 field goal attempts each while Luol Deng drained 3-of-5. Ty Lawson led the Nuggets with 11 points as Denver took a 28-21 surge.
After continuing to struggle in the second quarter, trailing 48-36 at the halftime break, the Bulls took possession of the lead with just over four minutes left in the fourth quarter where Deng swished a 3-pointer that drove the United Center crowd nuts. The Bulls outscored the Nuggets 36-18 in the third quarter to seize momentum.
Chicago maintained its advantage throughout much of the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets crept to within two points with 3:30 left in the game. A back and forth battle ensued before Rose came to the rescue.
With 22.1 seconds left on a one-point game, the former MVP made an amazing pass under the basket to Boozer who stuffed an easy dunk that gave the Bulls a 90-87 cushion. Boozer added two free throws following a missed Robinson 3. And Deng iced the 94-89 triumph with a pair of freebies with 10.6 ticks to go.
With the win, the Bulls swept their preseason schedule at 8-0. They open their regular season October 29 against the two-time defending champions Heat in Miami.
Asked about what he expects from the atmosphere down in Miami with the scheduled ring ceremony, Bulls forward Taj Gibson said he thinks "it will be crazy...but we're ready." (KB)
Photo: The Bulls completed their 8-0 preseason with a 94-89 win Friday night at the United Center.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Katrina Barnett.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
OKC Routs Denver; 149-106, Ties Series; Semis Series in East Remain Topsy-turvy as Boston Goes Down 0-2 With 91-90 Loss to NY
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 08 May 2025SHAW SENDS A MESSAGE IN HUNT FOR UK OPEN GLORY | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
, Thu, 08 May 2025WBO presents the Amanda Serrano Championships
, Thu, 08 May 2025GM Antonio faces tough competition in ASEAN Seniors Chess Championships in Penang, Malaysia
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 08 May 2025Boxing: Entertainment Sport or Sport Entertainment?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 07 May 2025JIM LAMPLEY'S BOOK TOUR IS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK!
, Wed, 07 May 2025CAPITO IGNITES TITLE DEFENCE IN STYLE | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
, Wed, 07 May 2025Sol Levinson: The Man Whose Gloves Elevated Boxing
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Tue, 06 May 2025Undefeated Cuban Heavyweight Prospect Dainier Pero Finishes Intense Las Vegas Training Camp Ahead of May 9 MVP Main Event on DAZN
, Tue, 06 May 2025The Past Week in Action 5 May 2025: Inoue-Cardenas Saves Historic Boxing Weekend; Canelo-Scull Sets New Record for Fewest Punches Thrown
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 06 May 2025Sampson Lewkowicz Congratulates Cardenas, Romero and Espinoza and Vows to Make Next Year's Cinco de Mayo Unforgettable, Highlighted by David Benavidez Facing the Winner of Bivol vs. Beterbiev
, Tue, 06 May 2025Saving the Best for Last: GSW Upstages Raw Rockets
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 06 May 2025Antonio, Bagamasbad face tough competition in Woman FIDE Master Sheerie Joy Lomibao Open Rapid Chess Tournament on May 18
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 06 May 2025Andres “Savage” Cortes Finishes Strong Training Camp Ahead of Crucial May 10 Clash Against Salvador Jimenez at Pechanga Arena San Diego
, Tue, 06 May 2025SALITA PROMOTIONS and ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT PRESENT HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT
, Tue, 06 May 2025IBA embraces Bare Knuckle Boxing
, Tue, 06 May 2025Monster Dynamite: Inoue Crushes Cardenas in Eight
, Mon, 05 May 2025"THE MONSTER" SURVIVES EARLY SCARE, DESTROYS CARDENAS IN THRILLING WAR TO RETAIN UNDISPUTED CROWN
By Dong Secuya, , Mon, 05 May 2025Dana White to Promote Canelo vs. Crawford: UFC Boss Set to Elevate Superfight to Historic Levels
By T. Chin-Te, , Mon, 05 May 2025Bata Reyes impressed with upcoming young players during exhibition in Libis
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 05 May 2025Canelo Wins the 'Xicoténcatl' Belt and is Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Once Again
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 04 May 2025Florentino Inumerable rules 2025 Illinois Senior State Chess Championships
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 04 May 2025Canelo Grinds Out Uninspiring Win Over Elusive William Scull in Saudi Arabia; Canelo-Crawford Up Next
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 04 May 2025Badou Jack Edges Norair Mikaelian in Grueling Cruiserweight Battle on Canelo-Scull Undercard
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 04 May 2025Jaime Munguía Avenges Loss, Dominates Bruno Suráce in Riyadh Rematch
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 04 May 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
