Carlos Boozer had 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulls took down the Nets 92-76 in Chicago. Joakim Noah added 14 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists while Mike Dunleavy and Jimmy Butler also poured in 14 points each. Taj Gibson had a game-high 16 points off the bench for the Bulls, who have won three straight. Paul Pierce led Brooklyn with 15 points while Deron Williams netted 13 points in defeat. Joe Johnson added 11 points for the Nets, who had won four out of five.
The Bulls are (27-25) at the All-Star break.