Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 19 points and Nate Robinson added 15 as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 93-85 on Monday night.

Luol Deng returned to the Bulls' lineup after missing five games with a hamstring injury, and scored 12 points in 31 minutes. The Bulls won 3 of 5 without Deng as his absence was eased by the strong play of Butler, who returned to a reserve role.

Joakim Noah finished with 13 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists to help Central Division-leading Chicago win for the seventh time in its last nine games.

Kemba Walker and Ben Gordon led the Bobcats with 18 points apeice. Charlotte has lost 9 of its last 11 games.

NBA
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Golden State Warriors 114, Toronto Raptors 102
Sacramento Kings 96, Washington Wizards 94
Memphis Grizzlies 103, Philadelphia 76ers 100
Brooklyn Nets 97, Orlando Magic 77
Houston Rockets 125, Utah Jazz 80
Denver Nuggets 102, Indiana Pacers 101