Hughes’ Buzzer Beater Silences Jazz

The Bulls stole one on the road against the Jazz last night thanks to a buzzer-beating jumper from guard Larry Hughes. Hughes hit the shot to win the game 101-100 after the lead had seesawed for the last couple of possessions. It was a good game for Hughes, who scored 16 points on 5 of 10 shooting (2 of 3 from deep) while committing just one turnover. Derrick Rose led the team in scoring with 25 points, also adding nine helpers in the process. Rose hit a tough shot to put the Bulls up 99-98 before the Jazz regained the lead. On the game’s final possession, the rookie missed, but Hughes’ timely board set himself up for the step back winner.

Drew Gooden posted another solid game, dropping 18 points and 5 rebounds in the contest. Luol Deng returned from injury, logging 16 minutes but only making one basket. The team’s big men had trouble containing those of the Jazz, though. Reserve forward Paul Millsap, starting last night in place of an injured Carlos Boozer, scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, including 4 on the offensive glass. Center Mehmet Okur added 26 and 9. Despite their defensive struggles in the paint, the Bulls came away with the victory in this one.

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