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NEW ORLEANS — Coach Billy Donovan knew the Bulls were staggered.
They hadn’t quite taken a knee, but the latest injury news that forward Patrick Williams (surgery on left foot) would be lost for the season had them gasping for air.
That’s why the Bulls’ 114-106 victory Sunday against the bigger, healthier Pelicans impressed Donovan. It was a gut-check, and they passed.