National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Philadelphia 105, Chicago 99
When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, January 7, 2011
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Officials: #75 Eric Dalen, #23 Jason Phillips, #50 Olandis Poole
Attendance: 15303

Jodie Meeks led the way with 24 points and Jrue Holiday added 19 and six assists as the Philadelphia 76ers avenged one of their most embarrassing losses with a 105-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday.

Lou Williams chipped in 20 points off the bench for the 76ers, who got absolutely crushed, 121-76, at Chicago last month during their eight-game road trip.

Trailing 56-54 at the half, Philadelphia made its move in the third quarter, using a 12-0 spurt capped by Meeks’ 3-pointer to grab a 74-66 edge with 5:13 left in the frame. The Bulls cut it back to a four-point lead just over a minute later but the Sixers pressed ahead, finishing the quarter with a 12-4 burst to head into the final frame up, 86-74.

Chicago tried to get back into it down the stretch, pulling within 102-99 with 37 seconds left, but Andres Nocioni hit three free throws in the final 16 seconds to seal it.

Carlos Boozer finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds, and Derrick Rose added 27 points and nine assists for the Bulls.

Top Game Performances
 
Chicago   Philadelphia
Carlos Boozer 31 Scoring Jodie Meeks 24
Derrick Rose 9 Assists Jrue Holiday 6
Carlos Boozer 13 Rebounds Elton Brand 8
Derrick Rose 10 Free Throws Made Andres Nocioni 5
Derrick Rose 3 Steals Elton Brand 3
Taj Gibson 2 Blocks Jrue Holiday 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Chicago 99 50.7 3-15 20-26 21 38 4 9 15
Philadelphia 105 56.3 6-16 19-28 21 34 3 8 15
Upcoming Games
  • Philadelphia will play their next game on the road against Detroit. The 76ers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Chicago will play their next game at home against Boston. The Bulls have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.