>>Bulls Hold Off Hornets

(Chicago, IL)  --  Derrick Rose had 32 points and nine assists as the Bulls held off the Hornets, 99-95.  Joakim [[ jo-KEEM ]] Noah finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds for Chicago, which has won three straight to move to 28-and-8.  Luol Deng chipped in with 14 points and 11 boards in the victory.  Chicago departs on a three-game road trip starting this evening at San Antonio.

NBA
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Boston Celtics 86, Cleveland Cavaliers 83
Indiana Pacers 102, Golden State Warriors 78
Philadelphia 76ers 97, Detroit Pistons 68
Milwaukee Bucks 119, Washington Wizards 118
Chicago Bulls 99, New Orleans Hornets 95
Houston Rockets 88, Toronto Raptors 85
New Jersey Nets 93, Dallas Mavericks 92
Sacramento Kings 103, Utah Jazz 96
Minnesota Timberwolves 109, Los Angeles Clippers 97