CHICAGO (AP) ― Nate Robinson scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Minnesota 87-80 on Saturday night, ending the Timberwolves’ three-game winning streak.
Robinson played 31 minutes after starting point guard Kirk Hinrich left the game with a right hip strain in the second quarter. Hinrich had 11 points in the period to help Chicago beat Minnesota for the sixth straight time.
Joakim Noah added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Luol Deng chipped in with 16 points and seven rebounds, as the Bulls (4-2) bounced back from their second home loss in three outings.
Nikola Pekovic led the short-handed Timberwolves (4-2) with 18 points and eight rebounds.
Philadelphia 93, Toronto 83
Indiana 89, Washington 85
Charlotte 101, Dallas 97
Houston 96, Detroit 82
Boston 96, Milwaukee 92
Utah 94, Phoenix 81
San Antonio 112, Portland 109
Denver 107, Golden State 101
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