Banged-up Bulls Still Win, NBA Scores

Jimmy Butler was sidelined by swelling in his left knee, and then Aaron Brooks and Bobby Portis left with two more injuries.

While the health woes mounted in the second half, the banged-up Chicago Bulls just kept passing to the open man.

Led by Pau Gasol's ninth career triple-double, the Bulls had a season-high 35 assists on 39 baskets and beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-90 on Monday night.

"We've got a good recipe for having a lot of assists," said Mike Dunleavy, who made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points. "We've done that pretty well the last few weeks. Right now, with the guys we have, that's the best way for us to play."

The Bulls shot 50 percent from the field and put six players in double figures in their second straight win after a four-game slide. Gasol had 12 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists and five blocked shots, and Derrick Rose scored 22 points.

"I love moving the ball. I love finding my open teammates," Gasol said. "I love making the right play, and lately I've been more on the top of the floor being able to make those plays and those passes."

Jerryd Bayless scored 20 points for Milwaukee, which has dropped five of seven. Jabari Parker and Khris Middleton had 18 points apiece, and Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 12 points, 10 assists and five rebounds.

Pacers 99, Spurs 91

Three-time All-Star Paul George took it upon himself to chart the Pacers' course Monday night.

He knew a win over one of the league's best teams would give the Pacers a boost of confidence. He understood how lopsided the series with San Antonio had been. And, most important, he realized he had to play much better than he did at San Antonio. Mission accomplished.

Monta Ellis scored 26 points and George finished with 23, including a three-point play with 15.7 seconds to go, to help the Pacers hang on for a 99-91 victory that ended the Spurs' eight-game winning streak.

"We were just dialed in, we were very focused tonight. That's why we won," George said. "It just came down to you know, I know I needed a better effort for us to win tonight."

Monday, March 7 Scoreboard
    
Charlotte 108, Minnesota 103

Memphis 106, Cleveland 103
    
Indiana 99, San Antonio 91
     
Chicago 100, Milwaukee 90
    
New Orleans 115, Sacramento 112

Los Angeles 109, Dallas 90
    
Golden State 119, Orlando 113

Tuesday, March 8 Schedule (All Times Central)

Brooklyn at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

New York at Denver, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Utah, 8 p.m.

Washington at Portland, 9 p.m.

Orlando at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.