The Chicago Bulls (10 - 5) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (14 - 4) Monday 92 - 89 at the United Center in Chicago. It was a methodical, balanced approach for the Bulls, as five different players scoring in double figures allowed them to keep pace with and ultimately defeat the red - hot Spurs - who had won five games in a row coming into Monday night’s matchup. Chicago was lead by Pau Gasol, who recorded a double - double of 18 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes. Jimmy Butler added 14 points, while Derrick Rose and Tony Snell each added 11 points. Off the bench, Joakim Noah stuffed the box score, recording eight points, 11 rebounds and a team - high seven assists in 23 minutes. For the Spurs, their stars in Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge played up to standard. Leonard finished with a game - high 25 points and eight rebounds, while Aldridge managed a double - double of 21 points and 12 boards. However, the rest of San Antonio struggled, as Tony Parker (13) was the only other player to score in double figures, and the rest of the team combined to score just 30 points. Up next, Chicago will stay home to take on the Nuggets Wednesday, while the Spurs will head back home Wednesday to play the Bucks.
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