Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Luol Deng, Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler each
posted double-doubles to lead the depleted Chicago Bulls to a 93-76 win over
the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Deng finished with a game-high 25 points and 14 rebounds and Gibson had 19
points and set a career-high with 19 rebounds for the Bulls, who were
without starters Joakim Noah (foot), Carlos Boozer (hamstring) and Kirk
Hinrich (elbow).
Butler scored 16 points and pulled down 10 boards and Nate Robinson added 20
points and eight assists for the Chicago.
Josh Smith scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Al Horford scored 14
points and pulled down 12 boards for the Hawks, who have dropped two of their
last three following a three-game winning streak.
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