CHICAGO (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bulls seek their first win of
the season when they host the surging Phoenix Suns Tuesday
at the United Center.
The Bulls dropped their first two games of the season, but
should be bolstered by the return of Eddy Curry and Antonio
Davis. Both were suspended for fighting incidents in the
preseason.
With its thin squad facing a tough Indiana Pacers team
Saturday, Chicago got a major contribution from 19-year-old
Luol Deng, who scored 25 points in his second career game.
Deng had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his debut Friday, a
double-overtime loss to the New Jersey Nets.
The Bulls are one of four teams in the Eastern Conference
yet to win.
The Suns are 3-0 for the first time since the 1984-85 season
and have barely been challenged.
Phoenix is averaging a league-high 110.7 points a game while
allowing just 86.7, tied with the Utah Jazz for the largest
disparity in the NBA.
Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points to lead a balanced attack as
the Suns routed New Jersey, 112-80 on Saturday.
Phoenix signed forward Bo Outlaw on Monday, bringing the 6-8
workhorse back for his second stint with the team.
The Suns have won seven of the last 10 games in the series.




