National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 93, Philadelphia 88
When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 1, 2012
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Officials: #13 Monty McCutchen, #20 Leroy Richardson, #79 Kevin Scott
Attendance: 21607


Bulls 93, 76ers 88:
Luol Deng collected 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists while Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah each posted a double-double as Chicago snapped visiting Philadelphia's three-game winning streak.

Noah had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Boozer nearly matched him with 12 points and 12 boards as the Bulls dominated the glass by a 50-37 margin. Richard Hamilton scored 15 points, including three free throws in the final seconds to seal it.

Jrue Holiday scored 23 points to go with seven assists while Thaddeus Young contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks for the 76ers, who were denied in their bid for a season-best fourth consecutive victory.

Taj Gibson added 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Bulls, who have won two straight for only the second time this season. Chicago has captured eight of the past 12 meetings with Philadelphia.

Evan Turner added 12 points and seven assists for the 76ers. He has scored in double figures in a career-best nine straight games.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Sixers G Nick Young did not play because of a left toe injury suffered Friday against Charlotte. … Hamilton left with a sprained left foot but returned in the final minute. … The Bulls improved to 37-3 since the start of last season when holding opponents under 90 points. That includes a 6-1 mark this campaign.

Top Game Performances
 
Philadelphia   Chicago
Jrue Holiday 23 Scoring Luol Deng 25
Jrue Holiday 7 Assists Luol Deng 7
Lavoy Allen 8 Rebounds Joakim Noah 13
Jrue Holiday 4 Free Throws Made Luol Deng 4
Thaddeus Young 4 Steals Luol Deng 2
Thaddeus Young 4 Blocks Kirk Hinrich 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Philadelphia 88 43.9 3-12 13-18 17 37 5 10 11
Chicago 93 46.9 4-7 13-21 28 50 6 4 13
Upcoming Games
  • Chicago will play their next game at home against Indiana. The Bulls have a W/L % of .375 after a win and .714 after a loss.
  • Philadelphia will play their next game at home against Minnesota. The 76ers have a W/L % of .636 after a win and .500 after a loss.