Derrick Rose dropped in a game-high 23 points as the Bulls blasted the Nets 105-80 at the United Center. Pau Gasol posted 16 points and 16 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won four of six. Taj Gibson chipped in with 11 points and 10 boards and Jimmy Butler netted 18 in the victory. Deron Williams scored 17 points and Kevin Garnett had 13 in Brooklyn's third straight loss. Alan Anderson added 12 points in defeat. The Nets shot just 33-percent as a team.
NBA
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Charlotte Hornets 96, Boston Celtics 87
Los Angeles Clippers 103, Indiana Pacers 96
Washington Wizards 91, Orlando Magic 89
Atlanta Hawks 95, Philadelphia 76ers 79
Minnesota Timberwolves 90, Portland Trail Blazers 82
Dallas Mavericks 112, New Orleans Pelicans 107
San Antonio Spurs 109, New York Knicks 95
Golden State Warriors 105, Houston Rockets 93
Denver Nuggets 102, Miami Heat 82
