SB Nation Chicago - Bulls Vs. Bucks: Bulls Outlast Bucks 107-100https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-01-27T22:31:10-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25167492012-01-27T22:31:10-06:002012-01-27T22:31:10-06:00Bulls Vs. Bucks Recap: Bulls Squash Bucks' Comeback in 107-100 Victory
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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The </span><a style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> cut what was at one time a 14-point </span><a style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Chicago Bulls</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> lead to five points late in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they would get in what ended as a 107-100 Bulls victory. The Bulls rode a barnstorming second half from </span><span>Derrick Rose</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">— who finished with 34 points, three rebounds and three assists— to that lead before sealing up the win with a barrage of free throws.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">The Bucks got back in the game thanks primarily to a strong half from rookie <span>Jon Leuer</span>, who finished the game with 19 points on 9-11 shooting off the bench. The Bucks also received a massive game from <span>Drew Gooden</span>, who put up 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists against the Bulls' vaunted frontline. But ultimately, Milwaukee was unable to overcome a third quarter that saw them score only 18 points.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Gooden's outstanding game was more than countered by the Bulls' starting frontcourt, with both <span>Joakim Noah</span> (15 points, 16 rebounds) and <span>Carlos Boozer</span> (20 points, 13 rebounds) tallying double-doubles. <span>Kyle Korver</span> scored nine points and added three rebounds in place of injured Bulls small forward <span>Luol Deng</span>.</span></p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2753837/bulls-vs-bucks-recap-bulls-recap-stats-highlightsJordan Sargent2012-01-27T20:56:41-06:002012-01-27T20:56:41-06:00Bulls Vs. Bucks Score Update: Bulls Extend Lead To 11 After Three
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2753767/bulls-vs-bucks-score-update-recap-statsJordan Sargent2012-01-27T20:26:32-06:002012-01-27T20:26:32-06:00Bulls Vs. Bucks Score Update: Bulls Up By One At The Half
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<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">As the score would indicate, the half was played evenly, with the Bulls making 21 field goals to the Bucks' 19, and Chicago adding six free throws to Milwaukee's seven. On the boards, the Bulls out-rebounded the Bucks by three.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2753711/bulls-vs-bucks-score-update-recapJordan Sargent2012-01-27T19:43:10-06:002012-01-27T19:43:10-06:00Bulls Vs. Bucks Score Update: Chicago Takes 30-27 Lead Into 2nd Quarter
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Chicago Bulls</a> are without Richard Hamilton Friday night -- <span>Kyle Korver</span> started in his place -- but they've been able to handle the adjustment so far and carry a 30-27 lead on Milwaukee into the second quarter.</p>
<p><i><b>Related</b>: <a href="http://www.blogabull.com/2012/1/27/2753054/bulls-vs-milwaukee-bucks-2011-12-game-preview-21">Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 2011-12 Game Preview #21</a></i></p>
<p><span>Derrick Rose</span> had 10 points in the first on 4-8 shooting; Korver and <span>C.J. Watson</span> each added five points. Offensive rebounding was a big story in the period for Chicago, as the Bulls grabbed 57% of their missed field goal attempts. <span>Joakim Noah</span> had five offensive boards by himself. That effort helped offset a modest shooting effort at the offensive end.</p>
<p><span>Brandon Jennings</span> is playing well early for Milwaukee and has 16 points.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2753633/chicago-bulls-milwaukee-bucks-score-update-nbaSteven Muma2012-01-27T17:37:54-06:002012-01-27T17:37:54-06:00Richard Hamilton Injury: Guard Likely To Miss Friday Night's Game Against Milwaukee
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<p>According to a report from the <i>Tribune</i>'s K.C. Johnson, <span>Richard Hamilton's</span> groin is bothering him enough that <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-hamilton-injured-likely-out-vs-bucks-20120127,0,7821324.story">he'll likely have to miss Friday night's game</a> against Milwaukee.</p>
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<p>The veteran guard aggravated his sore groin and is likely out against the <span class="sbn-auto-link">Milwaukee Bucks</span>. Rookie <span class="sbn-auto-link">Jimmy Butler</span> will make his first NBA start for Hamilton in Friday's game.</p>
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<p>Hamilton suffered the groin injury early in the season and was forced to miss 10 games. He had played in the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a>' last five games, though, twice scoring 20 points or more.</p>
<p><i><b>Related</b>: <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2752714/bull-vs-bucks-taj-gibson-injury/in/2516749">Taj Gibson Likely To Play Friday Night</a></i></p>
<p>Jimmy Butler has appeared in 10 games for Chicago this season, averaging about four minutes of playing time per appearance. He has one double-digit scoring night to his credit: a 12-point effort against Atlanta on Jan. 7.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2753437/richard-hamilton-injury-chicago-bullsSteven Muma2012-01-27T12:31:39-06:002012-01-27T12:31:39-06:00Bulls Vs. Bucks: Taj Gibson Likely To Play Friday Night
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Chicago Bulls</a> (16-4) may have the services of 3rd-year forward <span>Taj Gibson</span> on Friday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a> (7-10). Gibson has missed several games since tearing a wrist ligament against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>. The California native has accrued 123 points from the bench this season, sporting an impressive .500 shooting percentage and 7.7 rebounds per 36 minutes.</p>
<p>Gibson participated in the team's Friday shootaround, according to the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-gibson-poised-to-return-to-bulls-20120127,0,7710236.story">Chicago Tribune</a>, and Gibson appeared eager to return to the court, saying: "I'm feeling a lot better, anxious to play."</p>
<p>The Bulls will need all the help they can get Friday night. With starters like <span>Luol Deng</span> out and others such as <span>Derrick Rose</span> nursing injuries, they will face an uncommon challenge against a Bucks team that has won 3 of their last 4 games -- though they too will be without one of <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2748058/chicago-bulls-milwaukee-bucks-preview-score-update-recap-nba/in/2516749">their top stars</a>.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2752714/bull-vs-bucks-taj-gibson-injuryBradley Woodrum2012-01-27T07:00:43-06:002012-01-27T07:00:43-06:00Bulls Vs. Bucks Preview: Chicago Hopes To Bounce Back From Wednesday's Defeat
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<p>Chicago welcomes Milwaukee to the United Center on Friday night.</p> <p>Chicago will try to get back on the winning track on Friday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, who will be without center <span>Andrew Bogut</span>. Bogut, who is averaging 11.3 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game, suffered a broken ankle during the team's game Wednesday and will be out for a while.</p>
<p><i><b>Related</b>: <a href="http://www.brewhoop.com/2012/1/26/2747494/andrew-bogut-injury-broken-ankle-out-indefinitely">Andrew Bogut Suffers Broken Ankle, Out Indefinitely</a></i></p>
<p>But the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a> still will have to worry about containing <span>Brandon Jennings</span>, who is scoring more than 20 points per game, as well as <span>Stephen Jackson</span>.</p>
<p>Chicago's offense struggled in the second half of the team's loss to Indiana on Wednesday -- the Bulls scored 36 points over the final two quarters and <span>Derrick Rose's</span> impact was limited -- which Chicago will hope to correct on Friday en route to a win.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Chicago</a>. For more in-depth coverage of this matchup, head over to <a href="http://blogabull.com/">Blog a Bull</a> and <a href="http://www.brewhoop.com/">Brew Hoop</a></i><i>. For more from around the NBA, check out <a href="http://sbnation.com/nba">SB Nation's NBA news hub</a>.</i></p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2012/1/27/2748058/chicago-bulls-milwaukee-bucks-preview-score-update-recap-nbaSteven Muma