Derrick Rose registered a game-high 31 points to go along with 11 assists as the Bulls rolled to a 111-100 win over the Timberwolves. Luol Deng added 21 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago, which has won eight of its last nine games to improve to 9-and-2 on the season. Ronnie Brewer buried 17 points in the win. Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio each notched double-doubles for Minnesota in a losing effort. Love collected his 10th straight with 20 points and 13 boards, while Rubio dished out 12 helpers with 13 points. Luke Ridnour led Minnesota with 22 points. The T'wolves have dropped four-of-five.
NBA
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Houston Rockets 82, Charlotte Bobcats 70
Philadelphia 76ers 112, Sacramento Kings 85
Washington Wizards 93, Toronto Raptors 78
Dallas Mavericks 100, Detroit Pistons 86
Milwaukee Bucks 106, San Antonio Spurs 103
Oklahoma City Thunder 100, Memphis Grizzlies 95
Utah Jazz 113, Cleveland Cavaliers 105
Portland Trail Blazers 105, Los Angeles Clippers 97
Los Angeles Lakers 99, Phoenix Suns 83
Golden State Warriors 111, Miami Heat 106 (OT)
