BULLS: 2007.08 Chicago Bulls Game-by-Game Recaps

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2007.08 Chicago Bulls Game-by-Game Recaps

Game Eighty-Two | Bulls 107, Toronto Raptors 97 | 04.16.08

Young Bulls bring down Raptors in season finale

While the Bulls entered what figures to be a busy offseason, the Toronto Raptors turned their focus toward the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a 107-97 loss at Chicago. Tyrus Thomas scored a season-high 26 points to lead Chicago (33-49) in what might have been interim coach Jim Boylan's last game with the Bulls. While Thomas finished one shy of his career scoring high, rookie Aaron Gray set career-highs with 19 points and 22 rebounds.

Game Eighty-One | Bulls 151, Milwaukee Bucks 135 | 04.14.08

Deng, Gordon power Bulls’ explosion against Bucks

Luol Deng scored 32 points and Ben Gordon added 29 as the Chicago Bulls barely fell short for most points in franchise history in a 151-135 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee. Chris Duhon had 22 points and 15 assists for Chicago (32-49), which fell five points short of its scoring record of 156 set March 16, 1984 at Portland, and four points short of its regulation record set against Phoenix on Dec. 4, 1990.

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Game Eighty | Orlando Magic 104, Bulls 84 | 04.13.08

Magic notch 50th win of season

Andres Nocioni recorded 22 points and five rebounds and Luol Deng scored 19, but the Bulls couldn't overcome the visiting Magic, falling 104-84. Chicago, which forced Orlando to commit 16 turnovers, played a solid second quarter when it outscored its opponent by seven.

Game Seventy-Nine | Bulls 100, Cleveland Cavaliers 95 | 04.11.08

Bulls defeat Cavs to take season series

While LeBron James made it look easy early on, tying his team record by scoring 24 of his 34 points in the first quarter, the Chicago Bulls eventually found a clear path to the rim and beat Cleveland 100-95 at the United Center. Luol Deng led the Bulls with 21 points. Tyrus Thomas added 20 points and 14 rebounds, Joakim Noah chipped in 17 and 11 for Chicago, which improved to 31-48.

Game Seventy-Eight | Orlando Magic 115, Bulls 83 | 04.09.08

Howard’s double-double helps Magic tame Bulls

The Bulls could not overcome a double-digit deficit in the third quarter as they lost to the host Orlando Magic, 115-83. Kirk Hinrich led Chicago with 19 points, while Ben Gordon and Aaron Gray each scored 13. Tyrus Thomas tied a career high with five blocks. Chicago (30-48) drew within 78-70 on a 17-7 run in the third quarter, but no closer. The Bulls scored just two points in the fourth quarter's first 2 1/2 minutes.

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Game Seventy-Seven | Miami Heat 95, Bulls 88 | 04.08.08

Bulls fall to Heat, out of the postseason

The Bulls' string of postseason appearances officially came to an end with a 95-88 road setback to the Miami Heat. Luol Deng led the Bulls with 25 points, 19 of which came in the first half. Ben Gordon and Joakim Noah each added 16 points. The Bulls fell to 30-47 and were officially eliminated from the Eastern Conference playoffs after making three consecutive appearances.

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Game Seventy-Six | Washington Wizards 99, Bulls 87 | 04.05.08

Haywood has career night as Wizards beat Bulls

Playing without the injured Antawn Jamison and Gilbert Arenas, the Wizards got a career-high 25 points from Brendan Haywood, 18 from Caron Butler and a 99-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls. With Atlanta beating Philadelphia, the 11th-place Bulls fell 5 1/2 games out of the eighth and final playoff spot. Chicago could squeeze in on a tiebreaker if it wins its final six games and the Hawks lose their remaining five, but the Bulls also have to jump over Indiana and New Jersey. The Bulls (30-46) got 18 points from Ben Gordon and 16 from Larry Hughes in the defeat.

Game Seventy-Five | Bulls 101, Cleveland Cavaliers 98 | 04.03.08

Hughes leads Bulls to comeback win in Cleveland

Ben Gordon made five clutch free throws down the stretch and Larry Hughes scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against his former team, rallying the Bulls to a 101-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bulls (30-45) overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half and snapped a six-game road losing streak. Hughes, traded by the Cavaliers to Chicago at the Feb. 21 deadline, added nine assists and eight rebounds in 45 minutes. Gordon scored 24 points and Luol Deng and Andres Nocioni had 15 each.

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Game Seventy-Four | Boston Celtics 106, Bulls 92 | 04.01.08

Celtics knock off Bulls; stay six ahead of Detroit

Tyrus Thomas led all scorers with 24 points, but the Bulls were slowed down the stretch in a 106-92 loss to the Celtics at the United Center. Andres Nocioni added 19 points and Luol Deng finished with 10 in the loss. The Bulls (29-45) were outscored 27-19 in the decisive fourth quarter. With eight games left, the 11th-place Bulls trail Atlanta by five and have to climb over New Jersey and Indiana to make their fourth straight postseason appearance.

Game Seventy-Three | Bulls 114, Milwaukee Bucks 111 | 03.29.08

Noah’s career night leads Bulls over Bucks

Joakim Noah had a season-high 18 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Bulls to a 114-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks after nearly squandering a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter. Larry Hughes scored 19 points and Luol Deng added 16 to help the Bulls (29-44) win for just the fourth time in 12 games. Chicago pulled 3 1/2 games behind eighth-place Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Game Seventy-Two | Atlanta Hawks 106, Bulls 103 | 03.28.08

Horford’s breakaway dunk seals Hawks’ win over Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks nearly let one slip away, but their playoff hopes got a major boost when Ben Gordon's fourth-quarter barrage came up just short. Mike Bibby scored 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks held on after nearly blowing two huge leads, beating the Chicago Bulls 106-103 to strengthen their hold on the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. Gordon, who scored 16 of his 18 points in the final period, had a chance to force overtime but his final shot rimmed out as the horn sounded. Luol Deng scored 19 points to lead the Bulls (28-44).

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Game Seventy-One | Philadelphia 76ers 121, Bulls 99 | 03.26.08

Williams scores 23 to help 76ers defeat Bulls

The Bulls got off to a slow start in Philadelphia and could not recover in a 121-99 setback to the 76ers. Thabo Sefolosha led the Bulls with 20 points, Kirk Hinrich had 18 and Andres Nocioni 16. Drew Gooden, who scored a season-high 31 points and matched a season best with 16 rebounds in a victory over Atlanta the night before, was held to two points and eight rebounds for Chicago (28-43).

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Game Seventy | Bulls 103, Atlanta Hawks 94 | 03.25.08

Bulls score key victory against Hawks

Drew Gooden hit his first five shots and finished with a season-high 31 points while matching a season best with 16 rebounds in the Bulls' 103-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was his best performance since joining the Bulls in a trade from Cleveland. Ben Gordon's 3-pointer with 1:27 to go gave the Bulls (28-42) a 97-90 lead, and he added two free throws with 28 seconds left. Gordon finished with 16 points.

Game Sixty-Nine | Indiana Pacers 108, Bulls 101 | 03.22.08

Pacers rally to record season-high fourth straight win

Luol Deng led all scorers with 28 points and had eight boards, but the Bulls were slowed in the fourth quarter in a 108-101 loss to the Indiana Pacers at the United Center. Ben Gordon added 21 points for Chicago (27-42), which was outscored 35-17 in the final 12 minutes. The Bulls lost for the sixth time this season after taking the lead into the fourth quarter.

Game Sixty-Eight | San Antonio Spurs 102, Bulls 80 | 03.20.08

Parker, Duncan lead Spurs past Bulls

Tim Duncan was too steady and strong on the inside, and Tony Parker darted through and around Chicago's defense as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Bulls 102-80 to stop their losing skid at four games. Luol Deng led the Bulls with 18 points and Drew Gooden added 16 as Chicago (27-41) fell two games behind the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

Game Sixty-Seven | Bulls 112, New Jersey Nets 96 | 03.18.08

Bulls pull away from Nets in second quarter

The Bulls used a 21-point second quarter advantage to vault themselves to a 112-96 home win over the New Jersey Nets. Ben Gordon scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and Larry Hughes added 16 in Chicago's balanced attack. Luol Deng scored 20 points, and Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls (27-40).

Game Sixty-Six | New Orleans Hornets 108, Bulls 97 | 03.17.08

Paul scores 37 as Hornets rally past Bulls

The St. Patrick's Day uniforms gave the Bulls no fourth-quarter luck against the Hornets as a lead slipped away in a 108-97 loss at New Orleans. Ben Gordon scored 31 points off the bench for Chicago (26-40), which fell 2 1/2 games behind Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Drew Gooden added 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.

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Game Sixty-Five | Philadelphia 76ers 110, Bulls 106 | 03.14.08

Carney’s fourth-quarter treys push 76ers past Bulls

The Bulls led by 18 points in the fourth quarter but could not hold off a Sixers' rally as they absorbed a 110-106 home loss. Philadelphia trailed 88-70 with 11:08 left, then outscored the Bulls 18-6 for the win. Luol Deng led Chicago (26-39) with 21 points. Thabo Sefolosha added 20 points in a reserve role and Larry Hughes had 15 points, five assists and seven rebounds for the Bulls.

Game Sixty-Four | Bulls 108, Utah Jazz 96 | 03.11.08

Bulls silence the Jazz

Drew Gooden tied a season high with 24 points, Ben Gordon added 19, and the Bulls beat Utah 108-96 to snap the Jazz's five-game winning streak. Gordon hit several key 3-pointers for Chicago (26-38), including two late in the third quarter and one midway through the fourth after the Jazz pulled within 10. That was enough to offset strong performances by Utah's Mehmet Okur (22 points, 18 rebounds) and Deron Williams (20 points, 10 assists).

Game Sixty-Three | Detroit Pistons 116, Bulls 109 | 03.09.08

Bulls fall as Pistons clinch playoff spot

The Bulls kept it close all the way but could not overcome the Pistons down the stretch as they absorbed a 116-109 road loss in Detroit. Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points in the final 17 minutes to help the Pistons clinch their seventh straight playoff berth with the win. Ben Gordon led Chicago (25-38) with 27 points and Luol Deng added 21, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Bulls from losing to a top Eastern Conference team for the second time in three nights.

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Game Sixty-Two | Boston Celtics 116, Bulls 93 | 03.07.08

Celtics down Bulls for seventh straight win

Seeking their third straight win, the Bulls fell behind early to the league-leading Boston Celtics and could not recover in a 116-93 road loss. Ben Gordon scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures. The Celtics had 20 foul shots in the second quarter to three for Chicago (25-37), leading Bulls forward Drew Gooden to complain and draw two technicals. Joakim Noah had 10 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls.

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Game Sixty-One | Bulls 107, Cleveland Cavaliers 96 | 03.06.08

Gordon, Deng guide Bulls over LeBron’s Cavaliers

Ben Gordon and Luol Deng scored 23 points apiece, and Chicago overcame LeBron James' 39 to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-96 at the United Center. The Bulls (25-36) went on a 17-point run early in the third quarter to grab a 66-53 lead, and Gordon scored nine straight during a 51-second burst late in the period to make it a 17-point game. That was enough to give Chicago back-to-back wins for the first time since late December and offset another strong effort by James. Joakim Noah grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds while scoring 13 points.

Game Sixty | Bulls 112, Memphis Grizzlies 97 | 03.04.08

Balanced Bulls corral Grizzlies

Drew Gooden and Luol Deng scored 21 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls withstood a second-half push by Memphis to win 112-97 and extend the Grizzlies' losing streak to nine games. The Bulls (24-36) scored 13 straight to turn a nine-point advantage into a 54-32 lead late in the second quarter, increased it to 30 in the third and hung on. Kirk Hinrich added 19 points, 12 assists and a career-high four blocks, while Andres Nocioni scored 20. Ben Gordon chipped in 16 points for Chicago, which had dropped four of five.

Game Fifty-Nine | Cleveland Cavaliers 95, Bulls 86 | 03.02.08

Bulls fall to Cavs in first meeting of the season

LeBron James scored 37 points and took over down the stretch to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 95-86 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers trailed 76-68 early in the fourth quarter, but rallied to tie the game and took the lead for good with 3:04 to go. Larry Hughes led the Bulls (23-36) with 23 points, making 8 of 20 shots from the field. Drew Gooden scored 11 points with 10 rebounds and four other Chicago players reached double digits in the defeat.

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Game Fifty-Eight | Washington Wizards 97, Bulls 91 | 02.29.08

Bulls can't hold off Wizards' 3rd quarter rally

Andres Nocioni hit three 3-pointers and finished with 19 points while Luol Deng added 18 points and 11 rebounds, but the Bulls (23-35) lost a 97-91 decision to the Wizards at the United Center. Larry Hughes chipped in 16 points and a season-high-tying six assists in his first home game in a Chicago uniform. The Wizards started the third quarter on a 22-1 run and outscored the Bulls 35-14 in the period to turn a 52-34 deficit into a 69-66 lead, a quick and stunning turnaround for a team that shot just 27.9 percent in the first half.

Game Fifty-Seven | Bulls 113, Indiana Pacers 107 | 02.27.08

Gooden’s double-double lifts Bulls past Pacers

Larry Hughes had 29 points and Drew Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Pacers 113-107 in Indiana. It was their first victory since the duo was acquired from Cleveland on Feb. 21 as part of a three-team trade. Luol Deng finished with 16 points and Ben Gordon scored 15 for the Bulls (23-34). With the score tied at 82, the Bulls scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter, including five by Andres Nocioni, to open a seven-point lead and never looked back.

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Game Fifty-Six | Dallas Mavericks 102, Bulls 94 | 02.25.08

Mavericks corral Bulls in Kidd’s return home

Ben Gordon led with 25 points, but the Bulls fell behind by 10 at the half in an eventual 102-94 road loss to the Mavericks. Drew Gooden finished with 17 points and eight rebounds and Larry Hughes added 14 points for Chicago (22-34), which had five players in double figures. In his first home game for Dallas in more than 11 years, and since being traded from New Jersey, the All-Star point guard Jason Kidd had 11 points with nine rebounds and eight assists.

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Game Fifty-Five | Houston Rockets 110, Bulls 97 | 02.24.08

McGrady, Rockets top Bulls for 12th straight victory

Tyrus Thomas scored 18 and Larry Hughes added 13 in his Chicago debut, but it wasn't enough as the Bulls (22-33) dropped a 110-97 decision in Houston to the red-hot Rockets. Drew Gooden, also making his debut, finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. Tracy McGrady had 24 points and eight assists as the Rockets won their 16th game in their last 17.

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Game Fifty-Four | Bulls 135, Denver Nuggets 121 | 02.22.08

Gordon scores 37 as Bulls outrun Nuggets

Ben Gordon scored 37 points, and the revamped Bulls delivered their best offensive effort in years, overcoming a surge by Denver to beat the Nuggets 135-121. The 135 points were the most since a 140-96 thumping of New Jersey on Jan. 4, 1991. And the Bulls (22-32) scored at least 30 in all four quarters for the first time since a 134-123 win over Denver on Feb. 18, 1997. They did all that one day after sending Ben Wallace and Joe Smith to Cleveland for Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, just before the trade deadline in a deal that also involved Seattle.

Game Fifty-Three | New Jersey Nets 110, Bulls 102 (OT) | 02.20.08

Nets win in first game since trading Kidd

The Bulls had eight players score in double digits in New Jersey, but came up short against the Nets, falling 110-102 in overtime. Joe Smith led Chicago (21-32) with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Ben Gordon scored 14 points after missing five games with a right wrist strain. Luol Deng, who had missed 16 of the last 21 games with left Achilles' tendinitis, had 13 points.

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Game Fifty-Two | Bulls 99, Miami Heat 92 | 02.14.08

Bulls continue dominance over Heat

Kirk Hinrich scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 99-92 victory over Miami and send the Heat to their 24th loss in 25 games despite a combined 53 points from Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion. Joe Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago and Andres Nocioni scored 18. Sefolosho added 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Bulls (21-31) also got 10 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks from Tyrus Thomas, who started in Ben Wallace's place. Wallace missed the game because of a death in his family.

Game Fifty-One | New Orleans Hornets 100, Bulls 86 | 02.12.08

Bulls can't stop Hornets' second half surge

Andres Nocioni scored a game-high 28 points on 8-for-15 shooting, but the Chicago Bulls lost a hard-fought 100-86 decision to the New Orleans Hornets at the United Center. Kirk Hinrich chipped in 15 points and four assists in his return from injury, while Ben Wallace contributed nine along with his 16 rebounds. After trailing 50-43 at halftime, the Hornets outscored the Bulls (20-31) 29-18 in the quarter and held on for the victory.

Game Fifty | Utah Jazz 97, Bulls 87 | 02.09.08

Boozer daily double helps Jazz corral Bulls

Back at home and against an injury-riddled Chicago lineup, Utah looked more like the team that won 10 straight games than the one that lost by 13 points the night before. The Jazz beat the Bulls 97-87, pulling away after Chicago had cut a 14-point lead to two. Thabo Sefolosha led with 22 points as the Bulls (20-30) concluded a six-game road trip. Joe Smith and Andres Nocioni each finished with 14 points. Chris Duhon posted 11 points and eight assists in the loss.

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Game Forty-Nine | Bulls 114, Golden State Warriors 108 | 02.06.08

Duhon posts 34 as short-handed Bulls clip Warriors

Chris Duhon scored a career-high 34 points, Joe Smith had 27 and the undermanned Bulls hung on for a 114-108 victory in Oakland, spoiling Chris Webber's return to Golden State after a 13-year absence. With Ben Gordon, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich all sidelined, Duhon's 11-of-16 shooting, four 3-pointers and nine assists carried the Bulls (20-29) early as they somehow stayed in front of the well-rested Warriors. Tyrus Thomas then took over late, getting 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Bulls scored on nine of 10 possessions down the stretch.

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Game Forty-Eight | Portland Trail Blazers 100, Bulls 97 | 02.06.08

Trail Blazers hold off Bulls for victory

The Bulls fought back through the fourth quarter, but the last second, cross-court pass came up short and Chicago fell in Portland, 100-97. Andres Nocioni and Thabo Sefolosha led the way with 22 points each. Chicago guard Kirk Hinrich wasn't in the lineup because of bruised ribs. Hinrich, averaging 13 points, six assists and 3.5 rebounds, was injured in the team's victory at Seattle. Chris Duhon started in his place for the Bulls (19-29), finishing with nine points and nine assists.

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Game Forty-Seven | Bulls 118, Seattle SuperSonics 108 | 02.04.08

Bulls rule paint in Seattle

Joe Smith returned to the starting lineup to score 25 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the host Seattle SuperSonics 118-108. He had been sidelined for two games the week before with a sore knee and then the flu. The Bulls (19-28), still playing without second-leading scorer Luol Deng and the final quarter without Kirk Hinrich, also got 20 points from Ben Gordon. Hinrich added 15 points before leaving with a rib injury, while Andres Nocioni and Aaron Gray each had 14 in Chicago's third-highest scoring game of the season.

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Game Forty-Six | Sacramento Kings 105, Bulls 101 | 02.02.08

Artest helps Kings notch fourth straight win

Ron Artest scored 28 points and Kevin Martin had 26 to help the Kings win their season-best fourth straight game, a 105-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Ben Gordon scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter. Kirk Hinrich scored 18 points, Joakim Noah had 10 and Ben Wallace added nine points and nine rebounds for the Bulls (18-28), who have lost nine straight road games.

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Game Forty-Five | Minnesota Timberwolves 83, Bulls 67 | 01.30.08

Jefferson, Timberwolves win rematch with Bulls

Thabo Sefolosha scored a team-high 14 points, but the Bulls struggled in Minnesota, coming up short to the Timberwolves and falling 83-67. Kirk Hinrich also had 14 points and nine assists for Chicago, but was just 5-for-17 from the field and the Bulls (18-27) committed 22 turnovers and shot 33.3 percent. Their 67 points were a season low. The banged-up Bulls were missing Ben Gordon, Luol Deng and Joe Smith.

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Game Forty-Four | Bulls 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 85 | 01.29.08

Bulls spoil Foye’s return

Kirk Hinrich finished with 27 points after a rough start, and the Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-85, spoiling Randy Foye's return from a knee injury. Foye, sidelined all season by a a stress reaction in his left kneecap, scored 11 points in 17 minutes and felt fine afterward. Hinrich hit a jumper midway through the third quarter to break a 49-49 tie after missing 11 of his first 12 shots. His layup two minutes later made it 57-55, and the Bulls started to pull away. He scored 12 points in the period as Chicago (18-26) built a 71-62 lead. Andres Nocioni added 18 points for the Bulls.

Game Forty-Three | Phoenix Suns 88, Bulls 77 | 01.27.08

Stoudemire, Barbosa lead Suns to win over Bulls

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns pulled away early in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 88-77 at the United Center. Leandro Barbosa scored 13 and started a 12-0 run in the fourth with a baseline drive and two 3-pointers, sending the Suns to their sixth win in seven games. Kirk Hinrich did all he could to keep the Bulls (17-26) in the game, finishing with 31 points - the second time in less than a week he scored more than 30. Tyrus Thomas added 10 points and 11 boards off the bench.

Game Forty-Two | Charlotte Bobcats 90, Bulls 77 | 01.25.08

Bulls lose sans Deng, Gordon

Emeka Okafor scored 21 points and had 16 rebounds and Gerald Wallace added 21 points to help Charlotte beat the injury-depleted Bulls 90-77 at the United Center. Chicago played without its top two scorers, Ben Gordon (wrist) and Luol Deng (Achilles tendinitis), and Charlotte held the Bulls to 37 percent shooting. Andres Nocioni led Chicago (17-25) with 25 points while Thabo Sefolosha doubled up with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Game Forty-One | Bulls 108, Indiana Pacers 95 | 01.23.08

Hinrich’s career high leads Bulls past Pacers

Kirk Hinrich scored a career-high 38 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 108-95 at the United Center even though Luol Deng and Ben Gordon were sidelined with injuries. Hinrich, who hit 14 of 21 shots and also had 10 assists, scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and left to a loud ovation with 40 seconds left. Andres Nocioni added 24 points, including six during a 17-0 run in the second quarter that snapped a 29-all tie and put the Bulls ahead for good. Rookie Joakim Noah added 14 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for Chicago (17-24).

Game Forty | Memphis Grizzlies 104, Bulls 90 | 01.21.08

Bulls drop MLK matinee in Memphis

Mike Miller and Rudy Gay each had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Bulls 104-90. Ben Gordon led the way with 25 points, and Andres Nocioni had 16 points. Luol Deng added 13 points and Kirk Hinrich scored 12 points for Chicago (16-24), which shot just 36.5 percent from the field while Memphis connected on 52 percent of its shots.

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Game Thirty-Nine | Bulls 97, Detroit Pistons 81 | 01.19.08

Billups: Bulls have "had our number"

Ben Gordon had 33 points Saturday night and the Bulls came up with some tough fourth-quarter defense that has been lacking this season to beat the Detroit Pistons 97-81. The Bulls (16-23) are now 3-0 against the team that eliminated them in the Eastern Conference semifinals in six games last spring. Chicago's Andres Nocioni scored 21 points in place of the injured Luol Deng, who was out with a sore Achilles' tendon. And guard Thabo Sefolosha pitched in 12 points and a career-high 13 rebounds for the Bulls.

Game Thirty-Eight | Golden State Warriors 119, Bulls 111 | 01.18.08

Davis scores 40 as Warriors beat Bulls

For the first time in nearly seven years, the Bulls were beaten at home by the Golden State Warriors, dropping a 119-111 decision. Ben Gordon scored 29 points and fellow reserve Andres Nocioni contributed 28. The Bulls (15-23) just couldn't contain the quick-scoring Warriors, especially in the second half. With Baron Davis making six 3-pointers - he was 5-for-5 in the third quarter en route to 40 points for the game - and Stephen Jackson scoring 12 of his 24 in the fourth quarter, the Warriors got the hard-earned road win with a strong finish.

Game Thirty-Seven | Bulls 126, Miami Heat 96 | 01.16.08

Bulls roll to victory, extend Heat losing streak to 11

Ben Gordon scored 24 points, Joe Smith added 23 and the Bulls handed Miami its 11th straight loss, beating the Heat 126-96 to close out a four-game road trip. Luol Deng had 21 points and Andres Nocioni rebounded from an injury in Tuesday's loss at Orlando to score 20 points. Thabo Sefolosha scored a season-high 17 points for the Bulls (15-22), whose 126 points were a season high. Miami pulled to 62-60 at 9:03 of the third, but the Bulls went on a 10-3 run and never looked back, taking a 93-79 lead into the fourth period.

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Game Thirty-Six | Orlando Magic 102, Bulls 88 | 01.15.08

Lewis scores 26 as Orlando routs Chicago

After getting off to a good start, the Bulls surrendered the lead in the second quarter and were unable to climb back in a 102-88 loss at Orlando. Chicago, which was outscored 32-10 in the decisive third period, had only three players in double figures. Joe Smith led the way with 13 points, rookie Joakim Noah had 12 and a career-best 11 rebounds and Luol Deng added 10. Orlando led only 57-52 at halftime, but limited the Bulls to just 21.4 percent (3-for-14) shooting in the third period to run away with the game.

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Game Thirty-Five | Atlanta Hawks 105, Bulls 84 | 01.13.08

Hawks end losing streak to Bulls

Joe Johnson scored 37 points, including 25 in the first half, and the Hawks beat the Bulls 105-84 in Atlanta to end a 12-game losing streak in the series. The Hawks had not beaten the Bulls since a 116-101 victory on April 9, 2004. Luol Deng led Chicago (14-21) with 28 points in his return from missing three games with a sore Achilles' tendon. Andres Nocioni had 20 points, Joe Smith 12 and Kirk Hinrich 11 for Chicago.

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Game Thirty-Four | Bulls 100, Philadelphia 76ers 97 | 01.11.08

Bulls erase early 18-point deficit to beat 76ers

Andres Nocioni scored 27 points, Joe Smith added 19 and the Bulls rallied to beat the 76ers 100-97 in Philadelphia. Ben Gordon scored 15 points and Kirk Hinrich had 11 as Chicago improved 5-3 under interim coach Jim Boylan. Chicago (14-20) quickly fell behind 25-7 late in the first quarter thanks to poor shooting. From that point, the Bulls outscored the Sixers 38-15 to take a 45-40 advantage at halftime. The Bulls were 13-of-20 from the field in the second quarter and outscored the Sixers 31-13 to regain the lead.

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Game Thirty-Three | New York Knicks 105, Bulls 100 | 01.08.08

Bulls can't hold off Knicks' comeback

With Luol Deng (strained Achilles tendon) watching from the sidelines, the Bulls lost a heartbreaker to the Knicks at home, 105-100. Joe Smith led the Bulls (13-20) with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich added 21 and 20 points each. The Knicks trailed by 13 early in the fourth and were down 98-91 after Smith hit a turnaround jumper midway through the quarter. But they ended the game on a 14-2 run.

Game Thirty-Two | Bulls 94, Sacramento Kings 93 | 01.05.08

Wallace’s key free throw, block help Bulls top Kings

Ben Wallace hit the first of two free throws with 3.2 seconds remaining and then blocked Brad Miller's jumper with about a second left to lift the Bulls to a 94-93 victory over the Sacramento Kings. With Luol Deng sitting out because of left Achilles' tendinitis, Andres Nocioni started and rewarded the Bulls (13-19) with 26 points and five rebounds. He scored 13 in the first five minutes and never slowed down, hitting 5-of-7 3-pointers and going 7-of-10 overall from the field.

Game Thirty-One | Portland Trail Blazers 115, Bulls 109 (2OT) | 01.03.08

Jack’s three-point play lifts Blazers in double-OT

Portland's Jarrett Jack drove for a go-ahead basket and converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left in the second overtime as the Trail Blazers outlasted the Chicago Bulls 115-109 for their 15th win in 16 games. Ben Gordon scored 32 points to lead the Bulls (12-19) and Joe Smith added a season-high 31 as Chicago dropped to 3-2 since Jim Boylan was appointed interim coach. Luol Deng left in the second quarter with tightness in his left Achilles' tendon.

Game Thirty | Bulls 109, Charlotte Bobcats 97 | 01.02.08

Bulls rally to gore Bobcats

Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan improved to 3-1 as the suddenly resurgent Bulls rallied to beat the host Charlotte Bobcats 109-97. Ben Gordon (22 points) had his fourth straight strong game since becoming the sixth man, and Luol Deng added 21 points and 13 rebounds for Chicago (12-18). But it was Boylan's decision to go with a big lineup featuring Joakim Noah that sparked the Bulls' comeback from a 12-point third-quarter deficit.

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Game Twenty-Nine | Orlando Magic 112, Bulls 110 | 12.31.07

Turkoglu hits last-second OT jumper to lift Magic

Hedo Turkoglu hit a fadeaway jumper with seven-tenths of a second left in overtime, and the Orlando Magic beat the Bulls 112-110. After Chicago's Ben Gordon hit a tying 3 with 6.7 seconds left, Turkoglu made a shot over Ben Wallace. The Magic's fourth win a row was secure when Wallace missed from midcourt at the buzzer. Gordon led Chicago (11-18) with a season-high 39 points and Luol Deng added 21. Kirk Hinrich finished with 10 points and 10 assists before fouling out in the fourth quarter.

Game Twenty-Eight | Bulls 100, New York Knicks 83 | 12.30.07

Sixth man Gordon leads Bulls past Knicks

Jim Boylan got a new job, then asked Ben Gordon to accept an old one. That made it two moves, two wins for the Chicago Bulls. Gordon scored 25 points in his second consecutive strong performance since returning to a reserve role, leading the visiting Bulls to a 100-83 victory over the New York Knicks. Luol Deng added 17 points for the Bulls (11-17), who improved to 2-0 since Boylan became the interim head coach.

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Game Twenty-Seven | Bulls 103, Milwaukee Bucks 99 | 12.28.07

Boylan scores W in coaching debut

Jim Boylan's debut as interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls was a winner because of a major change he made soon after getting the job. Boylan asked Ben Gordon to give up his starter's role and come off the bench to give the stumbling team an offensive lift. Gordon scored 19 of his 31 points in the final quarter as the Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 103-99. Luol Deng added 28 for Chicago (10-17).

Game Twenty-Six | San Antonio Spurs 94, Bulls 79 | 12.26.07

Spurs move to 15-1 at home

The defending champion Spurs handily beat the visiting Bulls 94-79 in Chicago's first game since the dismissal of Scott Skiles Joe Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Ben Gordon added 18 points for the Bulls (9-17). Assistant coach Pete Myers, who played in the NBA for eight years, served as interim coach for Chicago . While the Bulls came out with energy and went up by five points early, they couldn't get into an offensive groove and lost for the fourth time in five games.

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Game Twenty-Five | Houston Rockets 116, Bulls 98 | 12.22.07

McGrady, Rockets' bench overpower Bulls

Kirk Hinrich scored 22 points and Luol Deng added 21, but the Bulls couldn't hang with the visiting Rockets, falling 116-98 at the United Center. With the Bulls (9-16) leading 28-27, the Rockets went on a 14-3 run in the second quarter with Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady off the floor, to give the Rockets the lead for good. The Bulls were outrebounded 50-34 in what would become Scott Skiles last game as the team's head coach.

Game Twenty-Four | Boston Celtics 107, Bulls 82 | 12.21.07

Celtics bounce back with win over Bulls

The Bulls had won four straight in Boston, but that streak came to an end with a 107-82 loss as Chicago met up with the Celtics' new trio of stars. Ben Gordon scored 19 for Chicago (9-15), and rookie Aaron Gray had 14 to reach a career-high for his second consecutive game filling in for the injured Ben Wallace. Tyrus Thomas grabbed nine rebounds for the Bulls, who had won eight straight overall against Boston prior to this season.

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Game Twenty-Three | Bulls 95, Washington Wizards 84 | 12.19.07

Gordon helps Bulls dispel Wizards

Ben Gordon posted 22 points and Luol Deng added 20 as the Bulls closed with a strong fourth-quarter run to earn a 95-84 road win over the Washington Wizards. Chicago (9-14) ended the game with a 16-4 run as Gordon accounted for the team's final six points. Rookie center Aaron Gray had career highs in points (10), minutes (29), rebounds (10) and assists (five).

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