Chicago Bulls 91, MILWAUKEE BUCKS 90
Dec 13, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls center
Joakim Noah(13) looks to shoot as Milwaukee Bucks forward
John Henson(31) defends during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Noah’s Ark – Joakim Noah had a man-sized game on Friday night, scoring 21 points with 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks. The Bulls (9-12) also got 14 points and 12 rebounds from Carlos Boozer, as they try to hold on and fight through injuries. The Bucks (5-18) got 17 from Gary Neal off the bench, with John Henson leading the starters with 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals and four blocks.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 104, Memphis Grizzlies 98
Eric’s Fine, How Bout Jrue? – I’m running out of clever things. Eric Gordon scored 25 points on 10-for-12 field goal shooting, with Jrue Holiday adding 20 points and 12 assists for the Pelicans (11-10). They shot 51.3 percent from the field and outscored the Grizzlies by 16 in the third quarter. The Grizzlies (10-12) got 19 from Jon Leuer off the bench, with Mike Conley leading the starters with 18 points.