National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 85, New Orleans 77
When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, March 7, 2011
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Officials: # Marat Kogut, #71 Rodney Mott, #57 Greg Willard
Attendance: 21997

Derrick Rose had 24 points and nine assists as the host Chicago Bulls fought off the inspired New Orleans Hornets 85-77 on Monday.

Carlos Boozer had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Bulls, who closed on an 8-0 run to win their ninth straight home game and 10th in their last 12 overall.

Chicago was coming off an emotional 87-86 victory at Miami on Sunday and lacked energy throughout most of the game.

The Hornets played without All-Star Chris Paul, who suffered a concussion Sunday in a nasty collision with Cleveland guard Ramon Sessions, and is out indefinitely. Jarrett Jack filled in admirably with 23 points.

Chicago took a 75-65 lead on a transition 3-pointer by Rose with 9:06 left before the Hornets rallied. A 12-2 run capped by Jack's twisting layup with 3:18 left tied it 77-77.

But the Bulls’ top-ranked defense dug in, and forced four misses and two turnovers on their last six defensive stands. Joakim Noah converted a follow-up, and the Bulls hit six of six free throws to finish the Hornets.
Top Game Performances
 
New Orleans   Chicago
Jarrett Jack 23 Scoring Derrick Rose 24
Jarrett Jack 3 Assists Derrick Rose 9
David West 11 Rebounds Joakim Noah 13
Jarrett Jack 6 Free Throws Made Derrick Rose 6
Jarrett Jack 2 Steals Carlos Boozer 2
Emeka Okafor 5 Blocks Omer Asik 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
New Orleans 77 36.2 4-13 15-18 10 41 11 4 11
Chicago 85 38.3 4-20 19-22 24 46 6 6 9
Upcoming Games
  • Chicago will play their next game on the road against Charlotte. The Bulls have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • New Orleans will play their next game at home against Dallas. The Pelicans have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.