National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 121, Philadelphia 76
When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Officials: #36 David Jones, #73 Ed Malloy, #50 Olandis Poole
Attendance: 21521

Derrick Rose had 22 points and 12 assists and Luol Deng also scored 22 points as the Chicago Bulls embarrassed the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 121-76, on Tuesday.

Carlos Boozer chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds and Kurt Thomas - starting for the injured Taj Gibson - collected 12 and eight for the Bulls, who shot 65 percent (49-of-76) from the field and 17-of-21 from the free throw line in a dominating effort. Chicago has won eight of nine.

Chicago took complete control right from the start, opening a 33-19 lead after one quarter and taking a 61-43 lead into the half. The Bulls really opened it up in the third quarter, holding Philadelphia to 11 points in the frame and using a 17-0 burst to stretch the lead to 90-50.

The Bulls pulled their starters for the fourth quarter and still continued to expand the lead as the Sixers managed to convert only five baskets in the first nine minutes and went quietly.

Andre Iguodala scored 17 points for Philadelphia, which had won eight of its last 11 games. It has to face Boston on Wednesday and is two games into an eight-game road trip that will take it through to the new year and includes a western swing through Denver, Phoenix and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Top Game Performances
 
Philadelphia   Chicago
Andre Iguodala 17 Scoring Luol Deng 22
Lou Williams 4 Assists Derrick Rose 12
Elton Brand 9 Rebounds Carlos Boozer 11
Jodie Meeks 4 Free Throws Made Derrick Rose 6
Elton Brand 2 Steals Ronnie Brewer 2
Elton Brand 1 Blocks Kurt Thomas 5
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Philadelphia 76 35.0 2-15 18-23 13 37 2 7 18
Chicago 121 64.5 6-11 17-21 32 40 9 11 13
Upcoming Games
  • 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.
  • Philadelphia will play their next game on the road against Boston. The 76ers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.