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Deng nets 20 as Bulls beat Hornets to end skid

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Luol Deng scored 20 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a two-game skid with a 96-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.

Ashley Brooke Nevel, dimemag.com

Joe Johnson sends the game into overtime with a clutch three-pointer at the buzzer.The post Joe Johnson’s 3-Pointer Sends Game Into Overtime appeared first on Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneak…

Nick Friedell, ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls point Kirk Hinrich will start Tuesday night against the New Orleans Hornets after missing the past three weeks because of an infection in his elbow. The Bulls, who were 2-5 in Hinrich's absence, are excited to have him back on the floor.

CNNSI.com

Repot: Bucks desire Redick if they can trade Ellis

CNNSI.com

What does Phil Jackson think of the team he almost coached? Jack McCallum sat down with the Zen Master to discuss a wide range of topics, including the Lakers and his future.