Chicago Bulls 41 vs. Golden State Warriors 57 – 1st Half NBA Recap
Chicago Bulls came into Monday night’s clash against the Golden State Warriors on the back of an incredible clutch win against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers. However, on the night, they were struck with the offensive brilliance
of Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry.
After an even game for the first seven minutes – the scores tied at 16 – the Warriors guard combo keyed off a 30-11 run spanning over the last five minutes of the first frame and the first five of the second to hand a definite
46-27 advantage. Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose stepped up at the point and combined for an 8 point unanswered run to get within twelve, but Ellis again intervened with four consecutive points. The Warriors kept the pressure on with Curry making three consecutive
free throws deep into the frame to make it 55-37.
Joakim Noah made a hook shot on the next possession and a Brandon Rush layup later, Richard Hamilton made a jumper to end the half at 41-57.
Ellis led the Warriors with 17 points while Curry, who has a forgettable season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, scored 15 points on a 4 of 5 shooting from the floor. He also dished out six assist and made an incredible
6 steals till the break.
David Lee scored 8 points while sharp shooter Dorrell Wright scored 6 for the Warriors, who shot 52.5 percent from the field, including 42.9 percent from the three point range and 12 of 15 from the charity stripe.
The Warriors were not only good at the offense till the break. They choked the Bulls talisman, Rose, and reduced him to only 7 points on a 3 of 7 shooting. With Rose struggling, Richard Hamilton led the way with 10 points on a
5 of 8 shooting. Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer also scored 6 apiece for the Bulls, who shot at 46.2 percent from the field and made 1/4th of their three point attempts.
Warriors also distributed the ball well and doled out 14 assists as compared to 8 by the Bull, who committed 14 turnovers till the break.
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