Chicago Bulls Team Report - November 25

(Basketball News) - Ben Gordon finished with 22 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to their first win of the season, a 101-99 decision over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday at the Delta Center.

Eddy Curry contributed 21 points for the Bulls, who started the season with a franchise-record nine straight losses. Kirk Hinrich notched 17 points and eight assists.

Luol Deng chipped in 11 points for Chicago, which mounted a late 11-2 run to overcome a three-point hole and win on the West Coast for the first time since 1997.

New Orleans earned its first win of the season after eight consecutive losses at Utah two nights earlier.

Antonio Davis scored nine points for Chicago, which improved to 1-6 on the road this season.

Gordon has scored 15 or more points in three straight games. He is averaging 19 points per game in that span.

The Bulls are off until Saturday when they visit LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last season, the Bulls and Cavs split four games.