Bulls Vs. Grizzlies Recap: No Rose, No Rip, No Win — Bulls Lose 86-102

The Chicago Bulls (12-3) could not slow the Memphis Grizzlies (6-6) en route to an 86-102 drubbing. With the Bulls suffering from injuries to PG Derrick Rose and G Richard Hamilton, the Bulls found themselves incapable of taking the lead on Monday afternoon.

Chicago trailed the entirety of the game after the first basket, despite coming as close as nine points early in the fourth quarter. Altogether, the team shot a regrettable .423 percentage, connecting on only one of the their 12 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies maintained a devastating .540 field goal percentage. Had the Bulls not added 19 points from free throws, the game could have been out of control by halftime.

SF Luol Deng led the Bulls on offense, scoring 20 points while collecting 6 rebounds. PF Carlos Boozer led the team with 7 rebounds, despite playing only 27 minutes to Deng's 39, but he became a almost non-factor after putting up 10 quick points in the first quarter.

For the Grizzlies, SF Rudy Gay and PG Mike Conley proved unstoppable. The two Memphis players combined for 44 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists.

The Bulls will be back in action on Tuesday night, taking on the Phoenix Suns at 7:00 PM CST.

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Bulls Vs. Grizzlies Score Update: Chicago Trims Deficit To 11 Entering Fourth Quarter

Trailing by 27 in the middle of the third quarter, the Chicago Bulls (12-2) fought furiously to bring the game back to an 11-point game after three quarters. The Memphis Grizzlies (5-6) took a 20-lead at the half, but their mid-game momentum has begun to dwindle in the late game push.

The Bulls are playing without the services of starting PG Derrick Rose as he is out with an injury. Second-year Bull John Lucas got the start at point guard, but has only added 16 minutes and a few assists through the first three quarters.

After shooting .351 on field goals in the first half, the Bulls have improved markedly in the second half, approaching a .450 percentage.

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Bulls Vs. Grizzlies Score Update: Chicago Trails Memphis 38-58 After First Half

The Chicago Bulls (12-2) are looking for a better display in the second half as the Memphis Grizzlies (5-6) have opened up a considerable lead in the first half.

The Bulls fell down early as the Grizzlies took a 6-0 lead before the Bulls connected for their first points. The Bulls did not lead once in the first half, finishing the first quarter down by 7 points and then falling to a 20-point deficit by the half.

At halftime, the Bulls sport a .351 field goal percentage with a putrid 1-for-7 on 3-point attempts. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are dropping a .692 percentage and have out-rebounded the Bulls 20 to 13. PF Carlos Boozer leads the Bulls with 13 points and 4 rebounds heading into the second half; no other members of the Bulls have reached double digits.

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Bulls Vs. Grizzlies Preview: Bulls Look To Continue Win Streak With Road Victory

The Chicago Bulls (12-2) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (5-6), who will be out for revenge after a 40-point loss in Chicago on New Year's Day.