The Chicago Bulls hung on to defeat the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 107 - 99, at United Center on Saturday evening. Jimmy Butler scored 18 points in the first half, to lead the Bulls to a 55 - 45 lead at halftime. They extended their lead to as many as 15 points in the third quarter but the Pelicans were able to battle back to make it a one - point game with 10:53 left in the fourth quarter. However, Dwyane Wade exploded for 17 points in the fourth quarter, where he went 7 - of - 10 from the field to lead Chicago to the win. The Bulls (20 - 21) took a staggering 101 shots from the field, hitting 43 percent, including 8 - of - 20 from long range. They missed 10 of their 23 free throws, but were able to hang on for a much - needed win. Jimmy Butler was the high - point man for Chicago, with 28 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting, to go along with eight rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks, in 39 minutes. Dwyane Wade finished the game 9 - of - 24 from the field but came up big when it counted, finishing with 22 points, to go along with five rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 32 minutes. Taj Gibson complimented his guards with a solid night of his own, as he tallied 15 points, 16 rebounds and two blocks, in 32 minutes. The Bulls are now 13 - 8 at home but will have to switch gears, as their next game takes place in Memphis on Sunday. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis did all he could to save his Pelicans (16 - 25), as he poured in a game - high 36 points, to go along with 14 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal, in 39 minutes. The only other starter to score in double digits for New Orleans was Solomon Hill who finished with 10, while E'Twaun Moore added 16 points and Tyreke Evans chipped in 14 points off the bench. Despite having one of the league's top rebounders and inside players, the Pelicans were out - rebounded by 21 and out - scored in the paint. They fall to 6 - 14 on the road and are now one more game away from the eighth spot in the West. The Pelicans will wrap up a five - game road trip as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Monday.
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