CHICAGO -- Ronald Murray made a 3-pointer from the right
side with 3.9 seconds remaining, and the Cleveland Cavaliers
escaped with a 92-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday
night after blowing a 25-point lead.
Murray, acquired from Seattle at the trade deadline, scored 11
of his 13 points in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers snapped a
five-game losing streak.
LeBron James, who averaged 34.5 points in the first two games
against the Bulls, scored 33 -- none in the final 7:40. He had 19 at
halftime, matching his total the previous night in a loss to
Sacramento.
With forward Drew Gooden out with flu-like symptoms, second-year
pro Anderson Varejao got the first start of his career and
responded with 13 points and six rebounds. But he missed two free
throws with 18 seconds left and the Cavaliers down 88-87.
Eric Snow added 14 points and eight assists.
Kirk Hinrich had 25 points and nine rebounds, two nights after
he had 30 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists in a 111-100 victory
over Minnesota. Luol Deng finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds,
and Ben Gordon scored 16.<
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