Jimmy Butler poured in 23 points and the Chicago Bulls took out the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96 in a Christmas matinée from Chesapeake Energy Arena. Pau [[ pow ]] Gasol filled up the stat sheet with 21 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks for the Bulls. Chicago ended a three-game losing skid with the victory.
Kevin Durant had 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Thunder, while Russell Westbrook added 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. The setback ends OKC's winning streak at three.
The Bulls continue their road trip tonight in Dallas.