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Bulls Hang On, Beat Pistons for First Win

Tyrus Thomas gets double-double in nail-biter

By Max Brallier, Newser User

Posted Nov 9, 2007 8:22 AM CST

(Newser) – The Bulls overcame a 36-point performance by Rasheed Wallace to pick up their first win Thursday night, beating the Pistons 97-93, the AP reports. Tyrus Thomas, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds, hit a free throw with 2.9 seconds left to seal the deal. Elsewhere:

Richard Jefferson scored 25 points on the way to an 87-85 Nets win over the Wizards. Washington is now 0-4.
The Mavericks got a small measure of revenge against the Warriors, beating them 120-115. It was the Warriors who shocked the league and knocked the Mavs out of the playoffs last season.

Chicago Bulls' Tyrus Thomas shoots over Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. The Bulls won 97-93. Thomas had 19 points... (Associated Press)

Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson, argues a referees call during the second half against Dallas Mavericks in a NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Dallas won 120-115.... (Associated Press)

New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson celebrates after the Nets beat the Washington Wizards 87-85 in an NBA basketball Thursday night, Nov. 8, 2007, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (Associated Press)

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