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CHICAGO -- Try as they might, the Chicago Bulls couldnt get Loul Deng his first triple-double. No matter, the Bulls still won handily. Deng had 19 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and five steals to lead Chicago to a 97-73 victory over Utah on Friday night that snapped the Bulls two-game skid and kept the Jazz winless. Carlos Boozer added 18 points, Joakim Noah had 14 and Derrick Rose 12 for the Bulls. "I think we tried like five times (to get the triple-double for Deng), but it didnt work out," Rose said. "When Tibs (head coach Tom Thibodeau) brought him out, the fans got kind of upset, but if anything, Im super proud of his performance tonight." The Bulls dominated in the paint, scoring 56 points to 22 for Utah. Overall, Chicago outshot Utah 52.8 per cent to 29.8 per cent in winning its sixth straight against the Jazz. "I thought there was a lot of unselfish play, guys making the extra pass," Thibodeau said. "I thought the screen was a lot better, hitting the open man, running the floor, a great effort defensively, and thats what its going to take." The Jazz (0-6) are off to their worst start since their debut NBA season in New Orleans in 1974-75, when they lost their first 11 games. "We have to make sure that we dont feel sorry for ourselves," Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said. "We have to just keep fighting. Were struggling. Were in a bad spot right now. Theyre a good defensive team. We made them look real good tonight, shooting 29 per cent." Chicago built its biggest lead of the first half at 38-22 with 8:10 left in the second quarter and never looked back. The Bulls took their biggest lead at 89-60 with 8:39 left in the game. With the game in hand, Thibodeau gave his reserves plenty of playing time, and four of the Bulls starters (Rose, Boozer, Noah and Jimmy Butler) played 28 or less minutes. Gordon Hayward led the Jazz with 15 points, while Derrick Favours and Alec Burks had 10 points apiece, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 12 rebounds. "(Were) frustrated, frustrated," Hayward said. "(Weve) got to find some way to get the job done. We just got to get through this real rough patch were going through. If you cant score the basketball, it just puts too much pressure on your defence." Chicago jumped out to a quick 7-2 lead, backed by five points from Rose, but the Jazz got back to 9-7, the closest they would get in the game. Chicago then went on a 21-11 streak to close the first quarter ahead 30-18. The Bulls outshot the Jazz 72.2 per cent (13 of 18) to 33.3 per cent (7 of 21) in the opening quarter. "I thought the first quarter was terrific and that set the tone for the game," Thibodeau said. "Our starters made sure that the group functioned well together and that was a big plus for us." Utah never got closer than eight points the rest of the way, shooting a 27.7 per cent (13 of 47) in the first half. Chicago made 60.6 per cent (20 of 33) of its shots in the first half and led 51-40 at intermission. Things didnt get much better for the Jazz in the second half. Before the game, Corbin said fatigue had been an issue with his young team thus far, and that showed once again in the final two quarters. Even with the win, Thibodeau was not completely happy with the game, particularly turnovers. Chicago coughed up the ball 21 times, leading to 13 Utah points. "We still have a lot of questions we have to (answer)," Thibodeau said. "One game doesnt mean everything is straightened out. We have to take a hard look at ourselves and make the necessary corrections." Added Rose, "Were just trying to iron out the wrinkles and I think were still a good team." NOTES: Thibodeau had long-time friend and Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford on his mind before the game. Clifford had two stents inserted in his heart earlier in the day after complaining of chest pains Thursday night. "Ive been texting with him," Thibodeau said. "Thankfully, hes feeling better. Hes a good friend. Ive worked with him a long time. Im concerned." Assistant coach Patrick Ewing coached the Bobcats as Clifford missed Fridays game against the New York Knicks due to the procedure. ... Corbin, who starred at Chicagos DePaul University, is trying to stay patient with his teams poor start. "Its a process to win," Corbin said. "Were asking more of some guys in certain situations and we have a lot of games back-to-back. Its wearing on the guys." Wholesale Cavaliers Jerseys . Returning to Davis Cup tennis, Federer cruised past Ilija Bozoljac, winning 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 in less than two hours. Federer faced little challenge from Bozoljac, who served well but still was no match for his Swiss opponent. Cheap Cavaliers Jerseys China . 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Moments later, Donovan and Keane raised the silver trophy together amid fireworks and a confetti blizzard.Throughout his remarkable soccer career, Donovan always did know how to finish.One last time, he did it as a champion.Keane scored on a breakaway in the 111th minute, and Donovan retired with his record sixth MLS title when the LA Galaxy beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday in the MLS Cup.Gyasi Zardes scored in the 52nd minute as the Galaxy won their record fifth league title in the final game for Donovan, the MLS career scoring leader and most accomplished player in U.S. history.Im in a little bit of a daze, Donovan said, still champagne-soaked after the celebration of the Galaxys third league title in four years. Theres a lot going on. A lot of obvious excitement. Theres sadness. Uncertainty. Just pure joy for this team and what we did. It just feels strange, but Im so proud what this team accomplished this year.Donovan, Keane and the Galaxy have celebrated three times on their home field, the first two with David Beckham. Retiring with his skills largely still formidable, Donovan followed in Beckhams footsteps by leaving on top, wrapping his 14-year MLS career with six titles, including two with San Jose.Hes done it all, said coach Bruce Arena, who won his record fifth MLS title. Hes got very little left to give. Im so happy hes made this decision. Hes able to go out a winner.But not without drama.After Chris Tierney scored the tying goal in the 79th minute for New England, both teams had golden opportunities in extra time — including a tantalizingly close free kick for Donovan, who sailed it over the bar.But Keane capped his MVP season in the second period of extra time when Marcelo Sarvas lobbed a long pass to the Irish striker, who was nearly unmarked. He gathered it and beat Bobby Shuttleworth with the same poise he showed throughout his 19-goal regular season, celebrating with his usual cartwheel and finger guns.We werent going into the game thinking about (Donovan), Keane said. (But) if we won a championship for him, no one deserves to go out on a high as much as he does. Its a great honour to play with him.The 32-year-old Donovan announced his retirement in August, saying he had lost passion for soccer and hungered to find his identity outside the sport.Thhe Southern California native took a slow postgame tour of the StubHub Center field, a Galaxy scarf draped around his neck, waving at a sellout crowd loudly chanting One more year!Could I play longer physically? Yeah, probably, Donovan said.dddddddddddd But this feels right to me. Its always better to retire than get cut, and thats what Im doing.Despite an outstanding second half and several extra-time chances, New England lost the MLS Cup for the fifth time — including three times to the Galaxy on extra-time goals. Keane followed in the footsteps of Carlos Ruiz, who beat the Revs in 2002, and Guillermo Ramirez, who did it in 2005.Its tough that we were a part of his storybook ending, but the guy deserves everything, New England coach Jay Heaps said of Donovan.After a scoreless first half, Zardes — another Southern California product — erased his late-season slump when he settled a cross from Stefan Ishizaki slotted it past Shuttleworth.But right before desperation set in, New England equalized when substitute Patrick Mullins got past Leonardo and Omar Gonzalez on a frantic run before chipping back to Tierney, who beat Jaime Penedo and silenced the crowd.I thought we were the aggressor today a lot of the time, Heaps said. Of course, theyve got great players and they deserve everything. No one gave us a chance. I thought our guys rallied around that and we were pretty good on the day.Teal Bunbury pinged a chip shot off Penedos crossbar in the 85th minute, missing a trophy-winning goal by inches.Its tough, Bunbury said. You go the whole season pursuing a goal and a dream to win a championship. Everyone was pushing each other, so I couldnt be more proud right now. (But) it is devastating and disappointing for all the fans that came out.Penedo made a difficult stop on a shot by Mullins in the first extra-time period. 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