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Bulls on the road for three more
Tickets on sale now!
Tickets for every Bulls home game are on sale now at the United Center, Ticketmaster, online at Bulls.com or by calling 1.800.4NBA.TIX.
Jan. 11
Bulls @ Philadelphia
6:00 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Jan. 13
Bulls @ Atlanta
1:00 p.m.
WGN
ESPN 1000
Jan. 15
Bulls @ Orlando
6:00 p.m.
WCIU
ESPN 1000
Jan. 16
Bulls @ Miami
6:00 p.m.
CSN-Chicago, ESPN2
ESPN 1000
Jan. 18
Bulls vs Golden State
8:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago, ESPN
ESPN 1000
Jan. 19
Bulls vs Detroit
7:30 p.m.
WGN Superstation
ESPN 1000
Jan. 21
Bulls @ Memphis
4:30 p.m.
WGN, TNT
ESPN 1000
Jan. 23
Bulls vs Indiana
7:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
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your desktop!
New this season and sponsored by GMC, the Bulls are proud to present a desktop screensaver. Simply click here now to download it and follow the simple instructions to install. Also, let everyone in your home or office know who you cheer for by grabbing the latest Bulls wallpaper!
Vote for the Bulls!
NBA All-Star Balloting is underway! The 2008 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, will be held at New Orleans Arena on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, Andres Nocioni and Ben Wallace are representing Chicago on the ballot this season and need your vote! The Bulls and Allstate, sponsor of this season's balloting, are asking you to show your support for the team. Visit Bulls.com or click here now to cast your vote today.
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Game Notes: Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers
Chicago won last year's season series with the Sixers, 2-1
Hello ***,
After winning four out of six games under Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan, the Bulls will try and get back on track after a tough loss when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday (6:00 p.m. CT | CSN | ESPN 1000).
Losers of a season-worst five straight, the 76ers will be happy to return home, even if it's just for one game. Four of Philadelphia's last five games have been on the road, where it has played 10 of its last 13.
The Sixers' losing streak could continue for a while if they don't beat the Bulls (13-20). Philadelphia (14-22) will return to the road for three straight games after Friday's contest, visiting San Antonio, Houston and Boston before returning home for matchups with Toronto, Indiana and Detroit.
Philadelphia has already beaten Chicago once this season, winning 96-85 at the United Center on Nov. 2, but it has lost three of its last four at home.
Frustration began to show after the Sixers' 109-96 loss to Toronto on Wednesday night. Philadelphia was outscored 27-16 in the third quarter.
"I'm upset we're not playing up to our ability late in games," Sixers swingman Andre Iguodala said. "We get times where we're down in a game, mentally. It's just tough losing.
"We're just really young right now. We don't understand how to respond to a 7-0 run or the right time of the game where we need to execute an offensive play."
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks had no answers for his team's problems.
"We'll look at the film and see if there's something we can change and go from there," he said.
Iguodala had 16 points and seven rebounds versus the Raptors, but was 5-for-13 from the field and committed five turnovers. Iguodala had a strong game against the Bulls in November, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks.
Chicago's second-leading scorer, Luol Deng, struggled in that game, finishing with 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting, and it's uncertain if he will play Friday. Deng, averaging 17.9 points per game, has missed two straight contests with left Achilles' tendinitis.
Bulls interim coach Jim Boylan said he hopes Deng plays Friday. Deng's condition is improving, but he isn't sure if he will be ready.
The Bulls had won four of six under Boylan before losing to 105-100 to lowly New York in Chicago on Tuesday night, getting outscored 28-12 in the final quarter.
"We've got to figure out how to execute down the stretch," said Bulls forward Joe Smith, who had 22 points and 12 rebounds. "I think that's what it boils down to, our execution down the stretch."
Smith has been playing well for Chicago, averaging 18.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in his last five games.
Andrés Nocioni started Tuesday for Deng despite being bothered by flu-like symptoms, and he made just 3-of-12 shots and finished with seven points after scoring 26 in a win over Sacramento on Saturday night. He had 19 points in this season's first matchup with Philadelphia.
Tune in to watch tonight's game at 6:00 p.m. CT on Comcast SportsNet Chicago and listen live on ESPN Radio 1000. Visit Bulls.com or click here now for a complete preview.
Probable Bulls Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 21 Chris Duhon 6-1 | 185
Guard 12 Kirk Hinrich 6-3 | 190
Forward 5 Andrés Nocioni 6-7 | 225
Forward 32 Joe Smith 6-10 | 225
Center 3 Ben Wallace 6-9 | 240
Probable Sixers Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 7 Andre Miller 6-2 | 200
Guard 33 Willie Green 6-3 | 201
Forward 9 Andre Iguodala 6-6 | 207
Forward 30 Reggie Evans 6-8 | 245
Center 1 Samuel Dalembert 6-11 | 250
Injury Report
Luol Deng (left Achilles tendonitis) is day-to-day. For a full report and the latest on Bulls' injuries, check out the AthletiCo Injury Report at Bulls.com.
Herbert Hill (torn meniscus in left knee) is out for Philadelphia.
Get more game notes, statistics and player bios at Bulls.com.
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Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
***, the next time you're in town to check out the Bulls at the United Center, book your room and ask for the special Bulls rate at the Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile! The Hilton Suites hotel in Chicago (198 E. Delaware Place) is an upscale all-suite property in a prime downtown location. Dial 1.800.HILTONS to reserve your room!
Take advantage a few of Hilton Suites' favorite things by booking their Indulgence Package today! Enjoy deluxe suite accommodations for two at the Hilton Suites, a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, breakfast for two in Mrs. Parks Tavern, $50 Water Tower Place Gift Card & fashion tote bag plus more than 60 special exclusive offers in Water Tower Place, and much more! Book online at www.chicagomagnificentmile.hilton.com or call 312.664.1100 today!
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