Bulls claw back, still trail Bucks

By K.C. Johnson

MILWAUKEE --- The Bulls trailed by as many as 17 during the early stages of a brutal third quarter before closing with a 10-2 run to trail 77-72 entering the fourth.

Carlos Delfino lit the Bulls up early, scoring 12 of his 14 points in the period.

But the Bulls rallied by getting in passing lanes defensively and attacking the rim at the other end. Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose each scored four points in the closing run.

Luol Deng and Andrew Bogut lead all scorers with 18 points apiece.