Taj Gibson posted 20 points and 15 rebounds off the bench to carry the Bulls by the Mavericks 100-91 in Dallas. Jimmy Butler added 19 points and seven boards for Chicago, which has won three straight. Joakim Noah just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds in the win. Monta Ellis had a team-high 20 points while Dirk Nowitzki scored 15. Vince Cater also had 15 off the bench for Dallas, which had won four in-a-row.
The Bulls, who have won 8 out of their last 9 games, will be at home Sunday against the New York Knicks. WRHL'S Pre-Game Show begins at 11:30 on Newstalk 1060.