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Nets Take Home Opener From Bulls in OT

Chicago piles up fouls, turnovers; Jefferson leads way for NJ

By Max Brallier,  Newser User

Posted Nov 1, 2007 3:44 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Nets took their season opener from the Bulls in overtime, 112-103.  It was their 12th straight win over Chicago on home court, causing the Bulls' Ben Gordon to say after, "I don't know what it is about this place."  Nets leading scorer Richard Jefferson, reports the Star-Ledger, pointed to a 4th quarter comment from referee Bennett Salvatore: "He kind of smiled and said, 'Rich, this is kind of like a playoff game.'"

Chicago shot 39 percent, committed 30 fouls, and turned the ball over 16 times.  They had the final possession of regulation but, fittingly, things fell apart due to miscommunication.  The Nets then scored the first points of the overtime on Antoine Wright's 3-pointer and never looked back.  Despite the poor performance, the Bulls were upbeat.  Said Luol Deng, "It's the first game. We'll be OK."

New Jersey Nets' Jamaal Magloire, right, runs into Chicago Bulls' Joe Smith during the first quarter of NBA basketball Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Jamaal Magloire, right, runs into Chicago Bulls' Joe Smith during the first quarter of NBA basketball Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon, right, attempts a shot as his double-teamed by New Jersey Nets' Jamaal Magloire and Bostjan Nachbar (7), of Slovenia, during the third quarter of NBA basketball Wednesday night, Oct. 31, 2007, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets beat the Bull 112-103 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill...
Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon, right, attempts a shot as his double-teamed by New Jersey Nets' Jamaal Magloire and Bostjan Nachbar (7), of Slovenia, during the third quarter of NBA basketball Wednesday night,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, left, attempts to drive to the basket as he is guarded by Chicago Bulls' Thabo Sefolosha of Switzerland during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game Wednesday night, Oct. 31, 2007 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, left, attempts to drive to the basket as he is guarded by Chicago Bulls' Thabo Sefolosha of Switzerland during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game Wednesday...   (Associated Press)
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