In a game played with playoff-like defensive intensity, Derrick Rose scored 36 points, 15 from the free throw line, to lead the Bulls to a 90-79 home win over the Boston Celtics Saturday. The Bulls held the Celtics to 38 percent shooting. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 21 points, and Ray Allen had 19. Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulls, who ended a two-game losing streak. The Celtics had their own four-game winning streak halted.
Meanwhile, Orlando made it nine straight against the Mavs 117-107 as Hedo Turkoglu dished a career high 17 assists.