Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Chicago Bulls looked to continue their hot streak against the Memphis Grizzlies at the United Center. The Bulls defeated Memphis 99-96 and that win coupled with a Boston loss puts the Bulls up two games on the Celtics for first place in the East. This game was tight all the way down to the final minutes, but Derrick Rose brought another win to Chicago with his late game heroics. Derrick finished up with 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Luol Deng added 23 points and 6 rebounds. The leading point getter for Memphis was Zach Randolph with 16 points, and Marc Gasol added 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls will look to continue their three game winning streak against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee on Saturday night. For the Bulls they are now 52-19 while the Grizzlies drop to 40-33 and hold a slim 1 1/2 game lead over Houston for the final playoff spot in the West. Only 11 more games for the Bulls until the playoffs start so every win is huge at this point as home court advantage is the prize.