Harris’ Big Fourth Quarter Sinks Bulls

The Bulls entered the fourth quarter of last night’s game with a four-point lead only to see Nets guard Devin Harris go off for 19 points in the final period and New Jersey go on to win the contest 111-99.  Harris finished with 42 points in the game, almost single-handedly outscoring the Bulls in the fourth.  The Bulls didn’t shoot the ball well in this contest, going 42 percent from the field as a team.  Ben Gordon and Tyrus Thomas had especially off nights and were unable to score efficiently.  The team was able to stay in the game by shooting 50 percent from behind the arc.

The Bulls received solid play from their three main bench players, Kirk Hinrich, Brad Miller and John Salmons.  Each of the three scored in double figures and contributed in other facets of the game as well.  Chicago is currently tied with New Jersey for the ninth position in the Eastern Conference.  Just one game out of the eighth and final playoff spot, the Bulls are in position to make a push for the postseason.  The team’s recent trades have definitely improved their playoff hopes, but giving up 19 points in a quarter to one player just isn’t going to get the job done.

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