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Bulls host AI, Melo and Nuggets on Friday
Feb. 20
Bulls @ New Jersey
6:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Feb. 22
Bulls vs Denver
7:00 p.m.
WGN
ESPN 1000
Feb. 24
Bulls @ Houston
7:00 p.m.
ESPN, CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Feb. 25
Bulls @ Dallas
7:30 p.m.
WCIU
ESPN 1000
Feb. 27
Bulls @ Indiana
6:00 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Feb. 29
Bulls vs Washington
7:00 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Tickets on sale now for
FestaBulls dinner auction
The Chicago Bulls and Verizon Wireless will host the 19th annual FestaBulls dinner auction to raise funds for CharitaBulls, the Bulls' non-profit organization, on Sunday, April 6. The event, presented by Verizon Wireless, will be held at the home of Bulls basketball, the United Center.
Guests attending FestaBulls will have the opportunity to dine and mingle with Bulls' players, coaches, broadcasters and front office staff on the United Center court while shopping a wide selection of sports memorabilia. Silent and live auctions will feature Bulls' autographed uniforms, shoes and basketballs as well as autographed jerseys from players around the NBA.
Brew Pub Weekends
Bulls fans, remember that after every Friday and Saturday home game, Anheuser-Busch will be sponsoring Weekends in the Budweiser Select Brew Pub! The Budweiser Select Brew Pub will remain open an hour after each Friday and Saturday game at the United Center and will feature a live DJ.
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Game Notes: Bulls at New Jersey Nets
Chicago leads the all-time series by a 69-60 margin
Hello ***,
Most teams come back from the All-Star break rested for a second-half run. The New Jersey Nets will do so with an entirely new look.
One day after trading away nine-time All-Star Jason Kidd, the new-look Nets host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night (6:30 p.m. CT | CSN | ESPN 1000).
On Tuesday, New Jersey (23-30) sent Kidd, forward Malik Allen and swingman Antoine Wright to Dallas on Tuesday for point guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop and swingmen Maurice Ager and Trenton Hassell plus forward Keith Van Horn, who hasn't played in nearly two years. The Nets also received two future first-round draft picks and $3 million.
Harris, who's expected to take over Kidd's role, is averaging career highs of 14.4 points and 5.3 assists, but had missed the Mavericks' last 10 games with a bone bruise on his left ankle.
Last month, Kidd - who leads the league with 12 triple-doubles and needs one more for 100 his career - publicly demanded a trade, starting a new round of rumors that have distracted the Nets for the last three weeks. The groundwork for Tuesday's deal began last Wednesday when Kidd didn't play in New Jersey's final game before the break, a 109-91 loss in Toronto.
The Nets have lost 14 of their last 20, but are still in the Eastern Conference playoff mix.
"We were in a holding pattern for so long, now there's no more holding, no more waiting,'' New Jersey coach Lawrence Frank said. "You've got six or seven teams thirsting for the playoffs, and we're going to have to hit the ground running and adjust, and we're certainly capable of doing that.''
The Nets come back from the break against the Bulls, whom they have won 12 straight home games over since the start of the 2001.02 season. New Jersey beat Chicago 112-103 in overtime at the Meadowlands in each team's season opener on Oct. 31, and have won nine of its last 12 over the Bulls.
Vince Carter had 24 points and nine rebounds in the opener, and is averaging 26.3 points and 8.2 boards in six home games against them since being traded to the Nets in 2004.
Richard Jefferson had 29 points and 10 rebounds against Chicago in October, and is averaging 23.4 points in his last eight home games against the Bulls.
Jefferson is averaging a team-high 23.0 points, but just 15.5 on 37.8 percent shooting in his last six games. Against the Raptors, Jefferson struggled in the opening half, going 2-for-12, and finished with 15 points.
"I've got to get into some kind of rhythm in the first half and I really haven't,'' he said. "That's going to be something for me to focus on in the second half of the season. I'm not doing that and it's not helping my teammates.''
The Bulls (21-31) also have been a disappointment. Chicago was expected to contend for the East title, but instead fired coach Scott Skiles on Christmas Eve and has the sixth-worst record in the conference.
"We'll come back on Tuesday and start over again,'' interim coach Jim Boylan after Thursday's 99-92 win over lowly Miami. The Bulls are 12-15 under Boylan and have won consecutive games just once.
Luol Deng could return from a left Achilles injury that has had him sidelined for 12 straight games, while Ben Gordon, who is averaging a team-high 20.0 points, may also be back after missing five games with a right wrist strain.
Gordon led the Bulls with 27 in the opening-night loss at New Jersey. He's averaging 18.7 points in six career games at the Meadowlands.
Tune in to watch tonight's game at 6:30 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 2 Thabo Sefolosha 6-7 | 215
Forward 5 Andrés Nocioni 6-7 | 225
Center 32 Joe Smith 6-10 | 225
Center 3 Ben Wallace 6-9 | 240
Probable Nets Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 1 Marcus Williams 6-3 | 205
Guard 15 Vince Carter 6-6 | 220
Forward 22 Richard Jefferson 6-7 | 225
Forward 12 Nenad Krstic 7-0 | 255
Center 2 Josh Boone 6-10 | 245
Injury Report
Luol Deng (left Achilles tendonitis) and Ben Gordon (right wrist sprain) are game-time decisions, while Chris Duhon (sore left knee, sore lower back) and Kirk Hinrich (bruised ribs) are day-to-day. For a full report and the latest on Bulls' injuries, check out the AthletiCo Injury Report at Bulls.com.
New Jersey has no significant injuries to report.
Duhon honored for community service during All-Star Weekend
In recognition of Chris Duhon's outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) honored the Bulls guard at its annual All-Star Gala, during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. Additionally, Duhon was also recognized by the National Basketball Wives Association at their annual luncheon for his community efforts.
On February 16, Duhon attended the NBA Wives Association luncheon to receive an award for his community work to improve the conditions of post-Katrina New Orleans. Later that evening at the NBPA's All-Star Gala ceremony, Duhon was among the three NBA players including Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons) and Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets) to be honored with the NBPA's Community Contribution All-Star Award. For more on Duhon, visit Bulls.com or click here now.
Get more game notes, statistics and player bios at Bulls.com.
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