NBA Game Summary - Milwaukee at Chicago

03.8.2005

Chicago, IL (Basketball News) - Kirk Hinrich scored 17 points with eight assists and Eddy Curry added 16 points with seven rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 90-85 victory over Milwaukee at the United Center.

Chris Duhon scored 13 points and dished out 10 assists for the Bulls, who snapped a three-game skid and avenged a 95-87 loss to the Bucks at the Bradley Center on Saturday.

"I just tried to play my game," said Duhon. "When I got the ball to my teammates they finished the shot."

Michael Redd led Milwaukee with 26 points. Joe Smith had nine points with 12 boards for the Bucks, who have lost three of their last four games.

Chicago led throughout most of the second half, but a jumper by Redd cut Milwaukee’s deficit to 87-85 with 26 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Chicago’s Andres Nocioni went to the line with 11 seconds remaining and a chance to increase the lead, but missed both attempts. Hinrich, however, ended up with the rebound after the ball was batted around and fed Duhon, who was fouled with five seconds left.

Milwaukee coach Terry Porter received a technical and Hinrich stepped to the line and gave the Bulls a three-point lead. Duhon then made both of his shots from the stripe for the final margin.

"If anyone stood out tonight it was Chris Duhon," said Bulls coach Scott Skiles. "He played well defensively, he ran the team and he did what he has been doing all year."

The Bulls, who led by six at halftime, had a 65-57 lead after three quarters.

The Bucks shot over 62 percent from the field in the first quarter and led 22-21 after 12 minutes. Chicago, meanwhile, was just 41-percent from the floor, but made 3-of-5 from beyond the arc to stay close.

A basket by Eric Piatkowski tied the game at 25-25 and Hinrich scored to give the Bulls the lead with 9:45 left before halftime. A three-pointer by Duhon gave Chicago a 36-32 advantage with 5 1/2 minutes left and the Bulls carried a 45-39 lead into the break.

"We held them to 85 points and you better win if you do that," said Skiles.

The Bucks signed guard Anthony Goldwire Monday for the remainder of the season and placed center Daniel Santiago on the injured list with an eye injury...Milwaukee has lost seven of its last eight games in the Windy City...The Bucks have lost four of their last five road games...Chicago has won four of its last five home games.

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