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Found December 15, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marco Belinelli,  Joakim Noah,  Brook Lopez,  C.J. Watson,  Deron Williams,  Marquis Teague,  Luol Deng,  Carlos Boozer,  Joe Johnson,  Kirk Hinrich,  Tom Thibodeau,  Jerry Stackhouse,  Richard Hamilton,  Keith Bogans,  Gerald Wallace
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls,  Brooklyn Nets
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CHICAGO -- Marco Belinelli scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead basket on a driving lay-in with 22.1 seconds left, leading the Chicago Bulls to an 83-82 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at the United Center. Belinelli got a pick from Joakim Noah at the top of the key and both Brooklyn defenders, Brook Lopez and C.J. Watson, collided. That opened a wide path for Belinelli to drive for the winning layup.On the other end, Brooklyn guard Deron Williams missed a jumper over rookie Marquis Teague. The Bulls grabbed the rebound and Belinelli added two free throws with 4.9 seconds on the clock. Chicago needed every point, because Williams nailed a 3-pointer at the final buzzer. Luol Deng added 17 points for the Bulls, Carlos Boozer scored 15, while Noah finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Williams led the Nets with 24 points and Lopez contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulls led 69-64 early in the fourth quarter before Brooklyn made its move. Joe Johnson and Lo...
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