Rapid Reaction: Bulls 93, Pacers 85
December, 20, 2011
12/20/11
9:26
PM CT
By
Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com
CHICAGO -- Let's take a quick look at how Chicago Bulls rolled to their second preseason win in a row, 93-85, over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night at the United Center.
How it happened: Carlos Boozer played very well scoring 24 points and pulling down seven rebounds as the Bulls looked solid throughout the night. Richard Hamilton made his Bulls debut a good one scoring 13 points, dishing out six assists and grabbing three rebounds. Luol Deng added 14 points.
What it means: Yes, it was just one preseason game, but with Hamilton in the lineup the Bulls look like they added the piece they were missing last season -- a legitimate two-guard option who is a consistent offensive threat. Hamilton looked like he fit right into what the Bulls had already started building last season. He also appears to be in good shape. If he can stay healthy throughout the season, he is going to really help the Bulls.
Stat of the night: The Bulls had 30 assists on the night.
What's next: The Bulls open up the regular season on Christmas Day in Los Angeles against the Lakers.
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Chicago Bulls beat reporterNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN 1000. He joined the staff in April of 2009 after serving as an editor and contributor for Yahoo! Sports.
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Where's the defense, Indy?
4 minutes ago
- NickFriedell Nick Friedell
- jadande J.A. Adande
LeBron James coming through like....Paul George
4 minutes ago
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Hibbert in: LeBron goes to corner. Hibbert out: LeBron goes to hoop
9 minutes ago
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Um, yeah, that's why I woudln't have sat Hibbert if I were Frank Vogel.
11 minutes ago
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Why did LeBron park himself in the corner that last possession?
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- nate_robinson Nate Robinson
That girl can sang lol that girl good #holdat #stateofnate https://t.co/Lus3jdyMuR
25 minutes ago
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Check out the woman texting someone while Paul George's 3 is swishing through the net. http://t.co/iRcb3qGhOh
33 minutes ago
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I blame Sam Young for that turnover. Why didn't he have his warmup top on? It's not like he was about to check in.
43 minutes ago
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It's gonna come down to him or Psycho T (did I just write that?) RT @Garrganchawin07 #podiumgame Chris "Birdman" Andersen
about an hour ago
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My baby is just #BEAUTIFUL #holdat #stateofnayvi http://t.co/ilEenVYWU0
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Saw a replay of The Association on @NBATV. Still can't believe the Nets lost to a Bulls team without Rose, Deng and Hinrich in Game 7. Wow.
about an hour ago
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- NazrMohammed Nazr Mohammed
Yes!! I know a lady lol. Thanks again RT @EmmmmmmmmEss: @NazrMohammed nice diggs, someone hooked you up!!!
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- jadande J.A. Adande
This reminds me of Game 1 of last round, when Bulls took Heat's best shot and shrugged it off.
about an hour ago
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Udonis Haslem was channeling Joel Anthony there
about an hour ago
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S/O to @Stacey21King for blessing me with the dopest nickname ever #mrEXCITEMENT & for always showing me love on TV and in person thanks bro
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RT @Stacey21King: S/O 2 my boy @nate_robinson taking over @NBAonTNT like he did in games this year 4 them Bulls! If they don't know now the…
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The view from my room in Miami http://t.co/6XtucFoCA8
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- jadande J.A. Adande
after that first half I kept waiting for an offensive foul to be called on Will Smith during that ad
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#thegoodlifeRT @TeeJayRegan: Baby sittin while @nate_robinson takes over #TNT #StateOfNayvi http://t.co/5PlB9D0ZFB
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TEAM LEADERS
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Luol Deng
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| Rebounds | J. Noah | 11.1 | ||||||||||
| Assists | K. Hinrich | 5.2 | ||||||||||
| Steals | J. Noah | 1.2 | ||||||||||
| Blocks | J. Noah | 2.1 | ||||||||||
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