Bull Run: A Season with the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls(NBA 2k13)

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Kukoc scores 29 to lift Bulls to 7th straight win

LOS ANGELES -- Frustrating by his lackluster play so far this season, Toni Kukoc decided the answer was to be more aggressive on offense.

Kukoc scored 29 points off the Bulls bench helping Chicago get a hard fought 109-102 over the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday.

"I was getting good looks on jump shots, but they weren't falling," Kukoc said. "Every one I took felt like it was going in -- and it kept going in and out. But I wanted to still be aggressive and make plays for the team. We were able to exploit them on the pick-and-roll, and I was able to make a few shots. So we just kept milking it."

Malik Sealy scored a team high 23 points of the Clippers but shot just 9 of 34 in the process. Brian Williams was able to hurt the Bulls inside scoring 14 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

"Coach told us they play hard and they execute well. They played a solid game defensively and they had guys all over the place," Sealy said.

Los Angeles was able to hang with the Bulls all game and were down just two points with 4:30 left in the game.

At that point Michael Jordan stepped forward to take control capping off the game with a 6 point run of his own capped off by a signature dunk.

When the final horn sounded Jordan had a full stat line of 29 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds.

Ran Harper joined Kukoc by having his highest output of the season with 16 points.

The Bulls will be back in action tomorrow night as their road trip continues on the Portland for a meeting with the Blazers. Jordan has terrorized both the Trail Blazers players and fans since the organization opted to pass over MJ in favor of Sam Bowie in the 1984 draft.

Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 17, 1995	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Chicago (8-1)	24	28	28	29	109
Los Angeles (1-8)	25	25	25	27	102

Chicago Bulls
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Dickey Simpkins, PF	21	1-2	0-0	0-1	2	1	0	1	0	2
Scottie Pippen, SF	39	7-17	1-3	4-6	7	1	1	0	2	19
Luc Longley, C	21	1-4	0-0	3-4	8	1	0	0	0	5
Michael Jordan, SG	42	11-18	0-0	7-7	6	8	0	0	3	29
Ron Harper, PG	31	5-9	0-3	6-6	6	3	0	0	4	16
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Toni Kukoc, SF	30	12-21	1-6	4-4	5	2	1	0	1	29
Steve Kerr, PG	8	1-1	1-1	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	3
Jud Buechler, SF	10	1-2	0-1	0-0	4	0	1	0	1	2
Bill Wennington, C	13	1-4	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	0	2	2
Jason Caffey, PF	18	1-1	0-0	0-0	6	0	0	0	0	2
Randy Brown, PG	13	0-1	0-0	0-0	2	1	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		41-80	3-14	24-28	50	18	3	1	13	109

Los Angeles Clippers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Loy Vaught, PF	41	4-10	0-0	2-2	14	2	4	0	2	10
Rodney Rogers, SF	40	5-8	2-3	1-2	8	3	3	1	1	13
Brian Williams, PF	38	5-11	0-0	4-6	14	2	0	1	0	14
Malik Sealy, SG	37	9-34	2-13	3-3	4	5	1	0	0	23
Brent Barry, PG	36	6-14	2-7	1-1	3	5	1	1	1	15
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Eric Paitlowski, SG	15	5-11	3-6	0-0	0	1	0	0	1	13
Terry Dehere, PG	16	3-4	0-0	0-0	2	2	1	0	0	6
Bo Outlaw, PF	13	2-4	0-0	0-0	3	1	0	0	0	4
Logan Vander Velden, PF	3	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Keith Tower, C	5	1-2	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	2
TEAM TOTALS		41-99	9-29	11-14	48	22	10	3	5	102

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NBA Scoreboard - Nov. 17, 1995
Results	Hi Points	Hi Rebounds	Hi Assists
Raptors 72 @ Celtics 100	D. Stoudamire - TOR - 21	D. Radja - BOS - 18	S. Douglas - BOS - 6
Heat 101 @ Suns 90	S. Danilovic - MIA - 24	A. Mourning - MIA - 8	K. Johnson - PHX - 6
Jazz 98 @ Bullets 82	R. Pack - WSB - 34	D. Benoit - UTA - 11	J. Stockton - UTA - 12
Grizzlies 81 @ Hornets 105	G. Rice - CHA - 29	B. Benjamin - VAN - 11	K. Gill - CHA - 9
Mavericks 76 @ Cavaliers 89	C. Mills - CLE - 26	P. Jones - DAL - 14	T. Brandon - CLE - 10
Nuggets 102 @ Spurs 114	M. Abdul-Rauf - DEN - 39	D. Mutombo - DEN - 15	A. Johnson - SAS - 6

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: NOV. 11th-17th, 1995

Eastern Conference
	Michael Jordan | SG Chicago Bulls
	Height: 6'6"
	Weight: 215	Age: 32 years old
	Week GP PPG RPG APG SPG BPG 11/11-11/17 3 35.7 5.3 6.3 0.7 0.0

Western Conference
	Hakeem Olajuwon | C Houston Rockets
	Height: 7'0"
	Weight: 255	Age: 33 years old
	Week GP PPG RPG APG SPG BPG 11/11-11/17 3 25.0 12.7 2.3 1.0 1.7

[gausec]

Love this thread, you do a great job with the writeups and visual compents keep up the great work!

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Matchup Preview | November 18, 1995
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Chicago Bulls (8-1, 2-1 Away)		Portland Trailblazers (7-2, 4-1 Home)
Projected Starters Ron Harper Point Guard Rod Strickland Michael Jordan Shooting Guard Aaron McKie Scottie Pippen Small Forward Harvey Grant Dickey Simpkins Power Forward Clifford Robinson Luc Longley Center Chris Dudley

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Jordan's 30 helps Bulls edge Blazers

PORTLAND -- Having hit the three pointer that brought his team to within two points of the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers guard Rod Strickland had a shot to send the game into overtime.

After easily beating Ron Harper, Strickland took the contact and put up a 5 footer that rimmed out just past the grasp of fellow Blazer Clifford Robinson who attempted a follow slam. Harper secured the rebound a the Bulls 91-89 win.

Trailing by 12 at halftime Portland outscored the Bulls 32-22 in the third quarter to get back in the game.

With 3:24 left the game Portland took their first and only lead 85-83.

Bulls center Luc Longley would prove to be an unexpected hero, scoring on consecutive possessions to put the Bulls back ahead.

From there it was Jordan time, a dunk and a baseline jumper after faking out Aaron McKie provided the Chicago with just enough to escape with the two point win.

Jordan finished with a game high 30 points (20 in the second half) and added 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.

"It was good test for us," Jordan said, "losing the lead late, then coming back for the win."

Strickland and Robinson led the Blazers with 18 points apiece, McKie finished with 17.

"I have to make those shots down late in the game," said an apologetic Strickland afterwards.

The Bulls are likely to face another tough road test as they travel to Houston to face Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and the defending champion Houston Rockets.

Chicago Bulls at Portland Trailblazers
Nov 18, 1995	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Chicago (9-1)	22	25	22	22	91
Portland (7-3)	19	16	32	22	89

Chicago Bulls
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Dickey Simpkins, PF	29	1-5	0-0	1-3	6	2	0	0	0	3
Scottie Pippen, SF	40	11-18	0-2	2-4	8	2	1	2	3	24
Luc Longley, C	25	5-8	0-0	1-1	3	1	0	0	0	11
Michael Jordan, SG	44	12-23	1-1	5-6	6	9	3	0	1	30
Ron Harper, PG	31	1-6	0-2	0-0	7	4	1	2	0	2
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Toni Kukoc, SF	22	6-13	1-2	0-0	6	1	0	0	0	22
Jud Buechler, SF	4	1-3	0-1	2-2	0	0	0	0	0	4
Steve Kerr, PG	11	1-2	0-1	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Jason Caffey, PF	16	1-2	0-0	0-0	3	1	0	0	1	2
James Edwards, C	5	0-0	0-0	0-0	2	1	0	0	0	0
Bill Wennington, C	8	0-2	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	0
Randy Brown, PG	10	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	1	0
TEAM TOTALS		39-82	2-9	11-16	43	23	5	4	6	91

Portland Trailblazers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Clifford Robinson, PF	42	8-13	0-2	2-3	11	1	0	0	0	18
Harvey Grant, SF	32	3-5	0-0	0-0	6	4	0	0	0	6
Chris Dudley, C	28	2-3	0-0	1-2	6	0	0	0	0	5
Aaron McKie, SG	37	8-19	0-2	1-2	2	3	1	0	3	17
Rod Strickland, PG	38	6-17	2-4	4-6	5	7	1	0	1	18
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
James Robinson, SG	21	4-13	1-6	0-0	4	4	1	0	3	9
Arvydas Sabonis, C	15	3-4	0-0	2-2	2	1	0	1	0	8
Gary Trent, PF	20	2-5	0-0	0-0	5	2	2	1	0	4
Reggie Slater, PF	3	1-1	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	2
Randolph Childress, PG	5	1-4	0-2	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Dontonio Wingfield, SF	2	0-1	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	0
Anthony Cook, PF	3	0-0	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		38-85	3-16	10-15	46	22	5	2	7	89

Officials: Suren Arzoumanian, Derek Richardson
Attendance: 21,401

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Hot start to the season. Great stuff, I love this series from years back. Keep it up...

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NBA Scoreboard - Nov. 18, 1995
Results	Hi Points	Hi Rebounds	Hi Assists
Pacers 85 @ Knicks 76	R. Miller - IND - 21	P. Ewing - NYK - 12	D. McKey - IND - 7
Magic 111 @ Raptors 96	N. Anderson - ORL - 33	H. Grant - ORL - 9	P. Hardaway - ORL - 8
Nets 83 @ Kings 110	M. Richmond - SAC - 23	B. Grant - SAC - 14	T. Edney - SAC - 6
Warriors 105 @ Sonics 123	S. Perkins - SEA - 26	C. Mullin - GSW - 13	G. Payton - SEA - 13
Cavaliers 119 @ 76ers 84	D. Ferry - CLE - 32	M. Cage - CLE - 13	T. Brandon - CLE - 9
Rockets 85 @ Lakers 82	H. Olajuwon - HOU - 34	C. Brown - HOU - 12	S. Cassell - HOU - 5
Celtics 85 @ Pistons 117	A. Houston - DET - 38	M. West - DET - 9	L. Hunter - DET - 9

NBA Standings - Updated: Nov 18, 1995
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB
New York Knicks	6	3	--
Toronto Raptors	4	6	2.5
Boston Celtics	4	7	3.0
Philadelphia 76ers	3	7	3.5
New Jersey Nets	1	8	5.0
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Chicago Bulls	9	1	--
Cleveland Cavaliers	7	3	2.0
Indiana Pacers	7	4	2.5
Milwaukee Bucks	4	4	4.0
Detroit Pistons	5	6	4.5
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB
Charlotte Hornets	5	3	--
Orlando Magic	5	4	0.5
Miami Heat	5	6	1.5
Washington Bullets	3	5	2.0
Atlanta Hawks	2	6	3.0
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB
Utah Jazz	11	0	--
Seattle SuperSonics	8	3	3.0
Portland Trail Blazers	7	3	3.5
Minnesota Timberwolves	4	5	6.0
Denver Nuggets	4	6	6.5
PACIFIC	W	L	GB
Golden State Warriors	7	3	--
Phoenix Suns	6	4	1.5
Sacramento Kings	4	6	3.0
Los Angeles Lakers	4	6	3.0
Los Angeles Clippers	1	8	5.5
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB
Houston Rockets	9	1	--
San Antonio Spurs	6	4	3.0
Dallas Mavericks	3	8	6.5
Vancouver Grizzlies	2	7	8.0