22 points and seven rebounds in 27 minutes was the stat line for Elton Brand in his first trip back to the Windy City.  13 first-quarter points shooting 8 for 11 overall.  Oh, and his new team also won 110-102.  No wonder Elton Brand was smiling afterwards.  "Not to brag, but I think we had the dominant team," Brand said. "That's why I'm glad I'm with the Clippers."

I knew when the trade was made that we weren't going to be as good for the next couple of years," coach Tim Floyd said. "And that's a credit to Elton and who he is."

The Bulls traded Brand on draft night for the rights to second overall pick Tyson Chandler, fresh from high scool.