Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets

The Chicago Bulls defeated the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night in a low scoring affair 84-73. The Bulls played great defense throughout the game and held New Jersey to a combined 30 points in the second and third quarters. The Bulls and Nets were about even in the fourth quarter, but a late run by the Bulls put them ahead for good. Omer Asik had a career high 16 rebounds and added 11 points. Derrick Rose had 21 points and Luol Deng had 19 for the Bulls. Derrick Rose received MVP chants from the crowd in New Jersey. The Bulls continued their winning streak as it was pushed to eight straight. The eight straight wins for the Bulls is the longest since 2005. Up next for the Bulls is the Indiana Pacers on Friday night in Indiana.