Dec. 13--The Bulls rallied in the fourth quarter for a nerve-wracking 98-94 victory over the Pelicans Saturday night at the United Center. Aaron Brooks scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Bulls' bench outscored the Pelicans' 52-21. Pau Gasol's 18 points and 11 rebounds led the Bulls.
Turning point
The fourth quarter. The Bulls took their first lead since 6-5 early in the first and made all the big plays down the stretch.
Tribune player of game
Brooks. Out of the rotation as recently as two games ago, the scoring sparkplug delivered the go-ahead basket in the final minute.
Key number
29. The Bulls attempted 29 free throws to just 11 for the Pelicans.
The quote
"We picked up our energy in the fourth," Brooks said.
Injury update
The Pelicans played without Jrue Holiday, Ryan Anderson and Quincy Pondexter, significant losses all. The Bulls missed only Mike Dunleavy.
Up next
Vs. 76ers, 7 p.m., Monday, CSN, WMVP-AM 1000.
