Dec. 28--The summary
The Bulls won their sixth straight game Saturday night as they dispatched the talented Pelicans 107-100 at the United Center. In a seesaw affair, the Bulls took an 80-71 advantage into the fourth quarter. Anthony Davis had 29 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots. Jimmy Butler provided the answer as he scored 33 points. Derrick Rose added 19, Aaron Brooks 13, Taj Gibson 12 and Nikola Mirotic 10.
Turning point
Butler led an 11-3 run in the third quarter to put the Bulls on top 72-65 midway through the period.
Tribune player of game
Butler provided the hustle, energy and points down the stretch as the Bulls' go-to player.
Big number
6: Pau Gasol had a season high with six assists. He also had eight points and nine rebounds.
The quote
"We feel good but we can't be satisfied. There is another gear. We have to believe that." -- Joakim Noah on the Bulls' streak
The quote II
"We have the same coaching philosophy minus the language. He has a way of saying things that I really enjoy. He is one of the best coaches." -- Pelicans coach Monty Williams on Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, a fellow assistant for Team USA this year.
Up next
At Indiana, 6 p.m. Monday.
Anthony Davis returns home to face Bulls
