The Chicago Bulls (10 - 6) defeated the Boston Celtics (4 - 9) 109 - 102 on Friday. Chicago's footing came a little loose recently, as they've won just three of their last seven games, including this win over Boston. Taj Gibson (ankle) sat out a third straight game and will remain sidelined until his ankle has time to fully heal. Derrick Rose (hamstring) left Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets as a precaution, but he was available Friday and put up 21 points in 28 minutes. Joakim Noah (eye) also returned to action. He had missed Tuesday's game as well. Noah played 35 minutes and finished with a double - double of 15 points and 14 rebounds while also collecting six assists and six blocks Friday. The Bulls will wrap up their current seven - game road trip with an afternoon game against the Broonlyn Nets on Sunday. Boston stole a win from the Bulls on Nov. 8, but they could n't muster the magic again. They've lost three straight games and six of their last seven. Jared Sullinger scored a game - high 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for a double - double. Kelly Olynyk got into foul trouble, giving Brandon Bass 27 minutes of run of the bench. Bass put up 16 points and nine rebounds in his extended minutes. Marcus Smart (ankle) is close to returning but sat out again Friday. The Celtics will host the San Antonio Spurs in a matinee matchup Sunday.
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