Bulls 93, 76ers 88: Luol Deng collected 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists while Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah each posted a double-double as Chicago snapped visiting Philadelphia's three-game winning streak.
Noah had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Boozer nearly matched him with 12 points and 12 boards as the Bulls dominated the glass by a 50-37 margin. Richard Hamilton scored 15 points, including three free throws in the final seconds to seal it.
Jrue Holiday scored 23 points to go with seven assists while Thaddeus Young contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks for the 76ers, who were denied in their bid for a season-best fourth consecutive victory.
Taj Gibson added 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Bulls, who have won two straight for only the second time this season. Chicago has captured eight of the past 12 meetings with Philadelphia.
Evan Turner added 12 points and seven assists for the 76ers. He has scored in double figures in a career-best nine straight games.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Sixers G Nick Young did not play because of a left toe injury suffered Friday against Charlotte. … Hamilton left with a sprained left foot but returned in the final minute. … The Bulls improved to 37-3 since the start of last season when holding opponents under 90 points. That includes a 6-1 mark this campaign.
Philadelphia | Chicago | |
Jrue Holiday 23 | Scoring | Luol Deng 25 |
Jrue Holiday 7 | Assists | Luol Deng 7 |
Lavoy Allen 8 | Rebounds | Joakim Noah 13 |
Jrue Holiday 4 | Free Throws Made | Luol Deng 4 |
Thaddeus Young 4 | Steals | Luol Deng 2 |
Thaddeus Young 4 | Blocks | Kirk Hinrich 2 |
Team | Points | FG% | 3PM-3PA | FTM-FTA | Assists | Rebounds | Blocks | Steals | Turnovers |
Philadelphia | 88 | 43.9 | 3-12 | 13-18 | 17 | 37 | 5 | 10 | 11 |
Chicago | 93 | 46.9 | 4-7 | 13-21 | 28 | 50 | 6 | 4 | 13 |