CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS
  • BULLS
  • BLACKHAWKS
  • CUBS
  • WHITE SOX
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Navigation
  • About Us
  • Chicago Sports Podcasts
  • ChiCity+
  • CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • Get In Touch
  • Join Our Group
  • Newsletter
  • Our Writers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Tee Higgins to Bears trade rumor ramps up after report
  • Report suggests Chicago Bears already receiving offers for No. 1 pick
  • BREAKING: Chicago Bears Coaching Staff Changes Announced For 2023
  • Great American Football Scholarships in 2023
  • Bears Insider: Pro Bowl OL Most Realistic Option In 2023 Free Agency
  • Patrick Mahomes’ father reveals pre-draft tidbit from Chicago Bears in 2017
  • BREAKING: Chicago Bears Cap Space Changes Drastically For 2023
  • 6 NBA Teams Which Have Won The Most Championships
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – FansCHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS

    Tee Higgins to Bears trade rumor ramps up after report

    February 3, 2023

    Report suggests Chicago Bears already receiving offers for No. 1 pick

    February 3, 2023

    BREAKING: Chicago Bears Coaching Staff Changes Announced For 2023

    February 1, 2023

    Bears Insider: Pro Bowl OL Most Realistic Option In 2023 Free Agency

    January 31, 2023

    Patrick Mahomes’ father reveals pre-draft tidbit from Chicago Bears in 2017

    January 30, 2023
  • BULLS

    Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

    January 26, 2023

    3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

    January 19, 2023

    Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

    January 19, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

    December 30, 2022
  • BLACKHAWKS

    Comparing the Dynamic of Two Rebuilding Clubs

    January 25, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Blackhawks’ Sam Lafferty returns to line-up vs. Jets

    December 9, 2022

    Blackhawks recall Lukas Reichel from Rockford

    December 6, 2022

    Phillip Danault: A Player Extraordinaire

    November 29, 2022
  • CUBS

    Chicago Cubs still sculpting their bullpen

    January 17, 2023

    Chicago Cubs 2023 prospect watch: Matt Mervis

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs add three shortstops through International Prospect signing day

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs and Trey Mancini agree to a two-year deal

    January 14, 2023

    Cubs hot stove: With Nick Madrigal as the odd man out, could the Cubs trade him?

    January 13, 2023
  • WHITE SOX

    Chicago White Sox 2023 prospect watch: outfielder Oscar Colas

    January 18, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    MLB analyst pitches insane White Sox Yankees trade

    December 22, 2022

    Outfielder Andrew Benintendi signs with White Sox

    December 16, 2022

    Analyst Reveals Poor Grade For White Sox Offseason So Far

    December 12, 2022
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Facebook Twitter Instagram
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
Home»Bulls»Heart Unable to Carry Injury-Plagued Bulls, Nets Take Game 5
Bulls

Heart Unable to Carry Injury-Plagued Bulls, Nets Take Game 5

Z PBy Z PApril 30, 20134 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
SBnation game5
SBnation game5
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Nets came back to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight and were able to turn things around on a series that was almost pulled out from under them. Their players on the court at tipoff were Gerald Wallace, Reggie Evans, Brook Lopez, Joe Johnson and Deron Williams.

Bulls starters included the usual Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Jimmy Butler and game 4’s man of the hour Nate Robinson. He stepped in at point guard as Kirk Hinrich was out with a left calf injury. This came off of a very valuable 60 minutes he gave Chicago on Saturday. Therefore, without indication of how long he will be out, in Hinrich’s words, this is “No bueno.”

He was right, at least if you look at the matchup between Williams and Robinson. With the exception of Game 1, Hinrich was able to keep Williams from running away with the past few games. However, Robinson’s lack of size and what seemed like quickness in this one, definitely enabled Williams to get his shots without having to fight so much for them. Robinson had difficulty cutting off Williams’ route, unlike Hinrich, who had it down pat up to this point.

Not only was Williams able to put up numbers, but so did Lopez. He went shot for shot with both Butler and Boozer in the first and ended up with 12 after just one. Lopez then proceeded to contribute to the 8-0 Nets run in the middle minutes of the first quarter. A little run by the Bulls at the end brought them back to within 5 to make it 26-21.

The second quarter began with a surprising bench performance from Kris Humphries. He put up four buckets for 8 points to keep Brooklyn moving. All the while, Robinson was able to battle Williams for a couple of much needed baskets. Taj Gibson subbed in off the bench for a dunk to add to a 3 minute 7-0 run to help give Chicago the lead 32-31. Still, Watson and Wallace made a strong case for the Nets.

But the comeback kids continued to hang on with great ball movement and execution keeping Brooklyn within reach. There was a bit of a scare with Butler’s knee but Thibodeau cleared him to go back out with under 2 to go in the half. Despite the positive, the Nets grabbed plenty second-chance opportunities as they out rebounded the Bulls on the offense 11 to 6. They also gained 26 points in the paint while holding the Bulls to 18.

As the third opened, the wear and tear of game 4 seemed to take it’s toll on Chicago. They looked tired and lacked the usual Bulls hustle. However, a seemingly improved Noah was able to put up 15 by the early minutes. Still, Brooklyn was able to keep around a ten point buffer on Chicago with big help from Williams. His shots off the transition and crossover plays in the lane were too much for the Bulls defense. At a bright spot, Noah was in position to make a nice block on an attempted dunk by Evans. Butler, Deng and Nazr Mohammed collectively picked up the Bulls energy and closed the gap to finish the third 77-73 Nets.

Continuing into the fourth, Chicago kept it close. Defensive rebounds and two quick field goals from Bellinelli off the bench had us thinking that a new hero might rise. That possibility dwindled as Bellinelli was called for a hard foul that referees deemed flagrant, giving Andray Blatche two shots from the line, which he made, and possession. Fouls began to hinder the bulls as Noah was called for a charge at the other end.

Blatche was a show of his own, though, as he scored on two fast breaks. Later he scored both in the paint and from a distance. Johnson kept up Brooklyn’s lead with a layup and step back jumper near the middle of the fourth. As the 2 minute mark approached, Wallace pulled up for 3 immediately followed by a steal and dunk to make it 103-91 Nets. That would be the dagger as the Bulls were unable to work any fourth quarter magic and recover. Brooklyn pulled away to finish 110-91 and forced the Bulls to play another day. Chicago hopes to return to the United Center on Thursday a bit more rested and a bit more hungry.

For More Great Chicago Sports Content

Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE

bulls Chicago Bulls FEATURED Kirk Hinrich
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
The Worst Things Bart Simpson Has Ever Done Ranked
Z P
  • Twitter

Chicago sports.

Related Posts

Bulls January 26, 2023

Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

Bulls January 19, 2023

3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

Bulls January 19, 2023

Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

Bears December 31, 2022

Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

Bulls December 30, 2022

Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

Bulls December 28, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls: 1 Best Bet

Leave A Reply

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Team Message Boards

bears TP
bulls TP
cubs TP
sox TP
hawks TP
we want you to write
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
  • Home
  • Message Board
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
© 2023 ChiCitySports. Designed by Dope Guys Who Run ChiCitySports.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.