Although the game did not include the emotional factors of LeBron James (sprained ankle) and Joakim Noah (thumb), it was still a dramatic contest. Derrick Rose scored 34 points as the host Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 99-96 Saturday in the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Miami's Dwyane Wade had 33 points, including four 3-pointers. Kyle Korver hit a 3-pointer with 25 seconds left to complete the Bulls' victory. The Heat have lost three games in a row after going 21-1 the previous 22 games.
On the other court, the Mavs lost to Memphis despite the come back of Nowitki, who was ejected of the game. The Atlanta Hawk’s winning streak of five was ended by the Rockets, and Orlando had the better of