>>Bulls Use Big Third Quarter To Blast Pacers
(Chicago, IL) -- The Bulls ran their winning streak to seven games with a 92-72 victory over the Pacers. Luol Deng netted 20 points for Chicago, which outscored Indiana 33-13 in the third quarter. Derrick Rose had 13 points and nine assists, while Joakim Noah grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. Paul George poured in 21 points for the Pacers, who had their winning streak stopped at six. George Hill had 17 points off the bench in the loss.
NBA
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Golden State Warriors 120, Washington Wizards 100
Utah Jazz 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 100
Orlando Magic 92, Toronto Raptors 88
Oklahoma City Thunder 95, Dallas Mavericks 91
Minnesota Timberwolves 95, Los Angeles Clippers 94
Milwaukee Bucks 97, Philadelphia 76ers 93
Denver Nuggets 119, Sacramento Kings 116 (OT)
Portland Trail Blazers 86, New Orleans Hornets 74
>>Rose Wins Weekly Honor
(New York, NY) -- Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Rose averaged 28.8 points, 7.5 assists and 1.75 steals to lead Chicago to a 4-and-0 record for the week. Rose scored 30-plus points twice, including a 35-point effort to close out the week against Philadelphia.
