Originally published Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM

NBA | Bulls edge the Bucks 108-95

Bulls 108, Bucks 95 Chicago — Luol Deng and Ben Gordon provided enough big shots to lead the Bulls to a victory over former coach...

Bulls 108, Bucks 95

Chicago — Luol Deng and Ben Gordon provided enough big shots to lead the Bulls to a victory over former coach Scott Skiles and Milwaukee. Deng scored 21 points and Gordon had 18 to offset Michael Redd's 30. Derrick Rose, the No. 1 draft pick out of Memphis, wowed fans with his quickness and strength but mixed in enough mistakes to remind them he is a work in progress. He finished with 11 points, nine assists and four turnovers.

MILWAUKEE (95) — Jefferson 5-17 3-4 15, Villanueva 1-5 2-2 4, Bogut 4-4 1-2 9, Ridnour 3-7 1-2 7, Redd 10-19 6-8 30, Allen 5-7 0-0 10, Mbah a Moute 3-7 0-0 6, Lue 2-6 2-2 6, Bell 1-3 0-0 2, Gadzuric 3-3 0-0 6. Totals — 37-78 15-20 95.

CHICAGO (108) — Deng 8-13 5-6 21, Thomas 5-10 5-8 15, Gooden 4-7 5-5 13, Rose 3-9 5-7 11, Sefolosha 1-2 0-0 2, Hinrich 5-10 3-4 15, Gordon 6-12 3-4 18, Noah 2-3 2-4 6, Nocioni 1-3 5-6 7. Totals — 35-69 33-44 108.



Milwaukee	26	26	23	20 — 95
Chicago	26	29	27	26 — 108

Three-point goals — Milwaukee 6-14 (Redd 4-8, Jefferson 2-3, Bell 0-1, Ridnour 0-2), Chicago 5-12 (Gordon 3-6, Hinrich 2-4, Nocioni 0-2). Fouled out — None. Rebounds — Milwaukee 37 (Bogut 7), Chicago 54 (Thomas 10). Assists — Milwaukee 21 (Lue, Bell 5), Chicago 27 (Rose 9). Total fouls — Milwaukee 30, Chicago 18. Technicals — Milwaukee defensive three second 2, Chicago defensive three second. A — NA (22,467).

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