Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Hornets

The Chicago Bulls faced off against a short-handed New Orleans team in Chicago on Monday night. The Bulls defeated the Hornets 85-77. This game was definitely not a walk in the park for the Bulls as the Hornets hung around until the end, but in the second half the Bulls held New Orleans to just 17 points in both the third and fourth quarter. Derrick Rose was the high point getter for the Bulls with 24 to go along with 9 assists. The Bulls will face off against Charlotte on Wednesday in Charlotte.