Bulls trail Bucks at halftime

By K.C. Johnson

MILWAUKEE --- The shorthanded Bulls trail the Bucks 48-44 at halftime Monday night at the Bradley Center.

Luol Deng scored 14 points and John Salmons added 10 for the lethargic-looking Bulls, who are playing without Kirk Hinrich and Tyrus Thomas.

The Bucks welcomed back Andrew Bogut from injury, and he dominated in the second quarter with 12 of his 14 points.

Rookie phenom Brandon Jennings had a quiet half with five points on 2-for-7 shooting. So did Derrick Rose, who is 1-for--5 for two points.