The Chicago Bulls (24 - 10) defeated the Boston Celtics (11 - 20) 109 - 104 in overtime on Saturday. Chicago has won two straight and nine of their last ten games. They earned Saturday's win with Jimmy Butler (personal) and Mike Dunleavy (ankle) out of the lineup. Kirk Hinrich and Nikola Mirotic mad spot starts at shooting guard and small forward. It was Mirotic's first start of his career, and he finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes. The Bulls were led by Pau Gasol, who put up 29 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks in 38 minutes. Gasol has blocked 14 shots over his last two games, and he is averaging a career - high 2 blocks per game for the season. Chicago will stay home to host the Houston Rockets on Monday. Boston has lost two straight and six of their last seven games. Evan Turner started a third straight game at point guard and finished with 29 points and six assists in 40 minutes. Six players scored in double digits for the Celtics, and Jared Sullinger put up a double - double of 16 points and 16 rebounds. Boston will return home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
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