The Chicago Bulls outscored the Boston Celtics in every quarter on Tuesday night, emerging with a 100-89 victory at United Center.
The Bulls gradually built their lead throughout the game, outscoring the Celtics by five points in the first quarter, two points in the second quarter, two points in the third quarter and two points in the final frame.
The Bulls shot an even 50 percent from the field and held an advantage on the glass (43-35), led by Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. Chicago also went 21-of-24 from the free-throw line.
Rajon Rondo posted 26 points and eight assists, albeit in a losing effort.
Player of the Game: Joakim Noah, C, Chicago Bulls
This could have gone to several players (including Boozer and Luol Deng), but a triple-double gives Noah the honor.
Noah posted 11 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and three blocks while registering a plus-minus of plus-15 in his 31 minutes on the floor.
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