US EditionMurphy, Fears lead Pelicans past Bulls 114-104 for second straight win
Trey Murphy III and rookie Jeremiah Fears each scored 20 points as the Pelicans outrebounded the Bulls 53-43 and outscored them 60-46 in the paint.
- On Sunday night in Chicago, the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Bulls 114-104, led by 20 points each from Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears.
- After a third-quarter surge, the Pelicans opened a 13-point lead 5:14 in before the Bulls rallied with a 16-2 run, leaving New Orleans narrowly ahead 76-75 after three quarters.
- The Pelicans' physical play in the paint, where they outrebounded the Bulls 53-43 and outscored them 60-46, was complemented by Jordan Poole's 16 points.
- With the loss, the Bulls' struggles — eight of nine — deepen as the Pelicans improve to 5-22 after their second straight win, led by Williamson and Murphy.
- Zion Williamson's return mattered as he scored 18 points after missing five games with right hip adductor strain, and the Pelicans host Houston on Thursday while the Bulls host Cleveland on Wednesday.
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Pelicans pull away late to defeat Chicago Bulls 114–104
The Chicago Bulls stayed within striking distance for much of the night but were unable to match the New Orleans Pelicans’ execution down the stretch, falling 114–104 on Sunday, December 14, at the United Center. After trailing by as many as 15 points, the Bulls cut the deficit to single digits in the fourth quarter […]
Bulls offense goes cold in loss to Pelicans
Pelican guard Jordan Poole sprinted to the left corner in the fourth quarter after receiving a screen and immediately launched a three-pointer that hit the top of the backboard.The Bulls had an opening to continue cutting into the Pelicans’ lead, but immediately turned it over after Poole jumped the passing lane for a transition layup.Those are the breaks, and the Bulls didn’t create enough good ones of their own with their poor shot-making in S…
NBA: Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls
Zion Williamson gave his New Orleans Pelicans teammates a taste of what they have been missing the last two weeks. Trey Murphy III, along with rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, showed Williamson what the team is capable of going forward.
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Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls
Zion Williamson gave his New Orleans Pelicans teammates a taste of what they have been missing the last two weeks. Trey Murphy III, along with rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, showed Williamson what the team is capable of going…
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Murphy, Fears lead Pelicans past Bulls 114-104 for second straight win
Trey Murphy III scored 20 points with 10 rebounds, rookie Jeremiah Fears added 20 points and the New Orleans Pelicans topped the Chicago Bulls 114-104 on Sunday.
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