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Staggered Bulls embrace chaos and pull out impressive win in Big Easy

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The Bulls had the look of a team fading away early in the third quarter on Sunday, but then veteran DeMar DeRozan reminded his teammates how to “thrive in uncertainty” and pull out the win.

NEW ORLEANS – Billy Donovan knew his team was staggered.

They hadn’t quite taken a knee, but the latest injury news that Patrick Williams would now be lost for the season did have them grasping for some air.

That’s why Sunday’s 114-106 win over the bigger, healthier Pelicans was so impressive for the Bulls coach. It was a gut-check and one they passed.