National Basketball Association
Chicago 103, Golden State 87
When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, January 25, 2013
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Officials:
#30 John Goble, #55 Bill Kennedy, #50 Olandis Poole
Attendance:
21756
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Bulls 103, Warriors 87: Kirk Hinrich scored 25 points and Jimmy Butler, Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer each recorded a double-double as host Chicago dominated on the inside and easily dispatched Golden State.
Nate Robinson added 22 points off the bench while Butler collected 16 points and 12 rebounds, Noah had 14 and 16 and Boozer chipped in 15 and 13 for the Bulls.
David Lee scored 23 points and Stephen Curry had 21 for the Warriors, who were outrebounded 56-37 as their three-game winning streak came to an end.
The Bulls imposed their will on the defensive end in the first quarter and jumped out to a 31-13 lead after the opening frame. Golden State went 5-for-22 from the field in the period.
The Warriors picked things up offensively in the second quarter but Chicago showed no signs of slowing down while carrying a 63-50 lead into the locker room. Boozer had 12 points and 11 boards by the break.
Butler scored eight points in the third and Robinson’s 3-pointer on the opening possession of the fourth pushed the lead out to 87-66. Golden State would get no closer than 15 points in the fourth before emptying the bench.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Butler was starting his fourth straight game in place of Chicago F Luol Deng, who is day-to-day with a hamstring strain. … The Bulls outscored the Warriors in the paint 36-22. … The Warriors were playing the opener of a four-game Eastern Conference road trip after beating two West powers, the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder, at home earlier in the week. … Chicago has won three straight.
Top Game Performances
Golden State |
|
Chicago |
David Lee 23 |
Scoring |
Kirk Hinrich 25 |
Jarrett Jack 5 |
Assists |
Richard Hamilton 5 |
Klay Thompson 8 |
Rebounds |
Joakim Noah 16 |
David Lee 11 |
Free Throws Made |
Jimmy Butler 4 |
Klay Thompson 2 |
Steals |
Taj Gibson 1 |
Jarrett Jack 2 |
Blocks |
Joakim Noah 3 |
Team Stats Summary
Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
Golden State
|
87 |
34.6 |
4-19 |
29-33 |
12 |
37 |
5 |
6 |
11 |
Chicago
|
103 |
46.6 |
9-20 |
12-18 |
22 |
56 |
8 |
4 |
15 |
Upcoming Games
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Chicago will play their next game on the road against Washington. The Bulls have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
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Golden State will play their next game on the road against Milwaukee. The Warriors have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.