PLAYERS:
Luol Deng,
Joakim Noah,
Nate Robinson,
Arron Afflalo,
Jacque Vaughn,
Dwight Howard,
Glen Davis,
J.J. Redick,
Taj Gibson,
Richard Hamilton,
Tom Thibodeau,
Jameer Nelson,
Scottie Pippen,
Barack Obama
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat
CHICAGO -- Luol Deng is never going to match teammates Joakim Noah and Nate Robinson when it comes to showing emotion on the basketball court, but Deng knows what needs to be done. Deng led the way with 23 points, and the Bulls controlled the fourth quarter to produce a 99-93 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic at the United Center on Tuesday. Deng, Noah and Robinson scored 22 of their team's 31 points in the final quarter. Chicago trailed by two points at the end of three quarters, then opened the fourth with a 23-11 run. "I've just got to play my role," Deng said. "I'm trying to be out there and keep the guys grounded. For me, I love having those guys out there doing what they do. I'm celebrating with them at the same time. I might not show it, but I am." Noah had a big night, putting up 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists. He hit two jumpers and a running hook late in the fourth quarter when Chicago took control. Shooting gu...
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