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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The Vancouver Grizzlies were
on the right end of a record rout for a change.
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Michael Dickerson scored 20 points and the Grizzlies, routed more times then they care to remember in their five-year history,
breezed to a 101-76 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
The 25-point win was the largest ever for Vancouver (13-32),
which defeated the Bulls (9-35) for the first time in eight
meetings.
"They focused on defense right from the start," said Grizzlies
interim coach Lionel Hollins, 9-14 since taking over from Brian
Hill on Dec. 16.
Mike Bibby added 16 points for the Grizzlies, who thrilled the
crowd of 15,357 fans, which included prospective owner Michael
Heisley.
Vancouver held Chicago scoreless for a 12:05 stretch in the
second half as it pulled away from a 58-44 halftime lead.
"He said he wanted us to play a 48-minute game on defense,"
Doug West said.
The 76 points allowed was the second-fewest allowed in franchise history.
The Bulls, coming off an 88-81 road win Wednesday in Seattle,
got no closer than 10 points in the contest after the first quarter
in dropping their 19th game in 22 road outings this season.
"They deserved everything they got, especially because of what
they did defensively," said Bulls coach Tim Floyd. "It was a
really disappointing night. We didn't see it coming."
The Bulls missed forward Dickey Simpkins, who was given
permission to leave the club to attend a family matter.
Vancouver took a 37-20 lead in the first quarter.
"Their lineup change hurt them more than helped them," said
Hollins. "They went small to start the game and they weren't
making shots and we were able to rebound and get out and run."
Toni Kukoc led the Bulls with 27 points, and Elton Brand had 22.
Game notes
Vancouver's biggest win previously came this season in a
109-89 rout in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Nov. 14. ...
Chicago continues its six-game road trip Sunday against the
Clippers. Vancouver plays host to Dallas on Sunday. ... The crowd
was the third-highest of the season at GM Place, where the
Grizzlies have the biggest attendance drop over last season of any
NBA team.
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RECAPS
Boston 100
New Jersey 95
Portland 97
Atlanta 90
Miami 99
Washington 92
Detroit 105
Cleveland 96
Indiana 104
Sacramento 94
Minnesota 102
Houston 85
Vancouver 101
Chicago 76
Golden State 103
Denver 101
LA Lakers 113
Utah 67
Seattle 94
Phoenix 86
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