Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Luol Deng poured in 23 points and grabbed eight
rebounds on Tuesday, as the Chicago Bulls handed the Orlando Magic their first
loss of the season with a 99-93 triumph at United Center.
Joakim Noah filled the stat sheet with 20 points, nine boards, five blocks and
four assists, while Taj Gibson and Carlos Boozer donated 12 points apiece for
the Bulls, who were coming off an 89-82 loss to New Orleans on Saturday.
Arron Afflalo scored a game-high 28 points to led the way for the Magic, who
were without point guard Jameer Nelson, who is out with a hamstring injury,
and forward Hedo Turkoglu, who broke his left hand in the season-opener on
Friday.
Glen Davis and Nikola Vucevic each registered a double-double with 16 points
and 10 rebounds in the setback.
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