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Chicago Bulls 88, Los Angeles Lakers 87

Found December 26, 2011 on Bulls Locker:
PLAYERS: Luol Deng,  Kobe Bryant,  Derrick Rose,  Carlos Boozer
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls,  Los Angeles Lakers

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The Bulls worked some magic last in this game last night.  With the Lakers up 87-86, Luol Deng stole the ball from Kobe Bryant with 20 seconds left in the game.  That set up Derrick Rose with a runner that he connected on with 4 seconds left, to steal a win away from the Lakers.  Derrick Rose led the way for the Bulls in this game with 22 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists and 1 blocked shot.  Luol Deng filled up the stat sheet in this game with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 1 blocked shot.  Carlos Boozer also had a decent game, finishing up with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot.  The Bulls are now 1-0 on the season.
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