Deng Drops 26 & 10 in Comeback Win

The Chicago Bulls pulled out a dramatic 123-115 double-overtime win Wednesday night over the Phoenix Suns, after being down by as much as 23 points.

Team GB’s star player Luol Deng was instrumental in the win, finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 12/27 from the field whilst playing just under 54 minutes, as he continued to add to his near career numbers this season.

Bulls.com caught up with Deng after the game and had this to say;

“I thought it was a great team win,” said Deng, who was unusually emotional as the game ended, pumping his fist with a strong Bulls contingent in the crowd chanting, “Let’s go Bulls” down the stretch.

“Man, it was fun,” Deng said with a sigh in a weary but relieved locker room. “I love the team this year. Coming back like that, man, basketball is fun. All we’re thinking about out there is winning, playing together.

“I’m having a lot of fun,” said Deng, who had a big three in the Bulls fourth quarter comeback from 12 down and stood posing as it went in. “I really believe we’ve got something special here. The way we practice. We practice so hard. Since I’ve been in the NBA I haven’t been on a team that practices so hard and that’s what prepares you for nights like this. The way we prepare. We have a great group of guys who just want to win.”

The Bulls are now standing at 8-5, in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.