CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat New Orleans, 85-77, on Monday night with Hornets star Chris Paul sidelined by a concussion.
The four-time All-Star watched from the sideline after colliding with Cleveland's Ramon Sessions in Sunday's win and remains day to day. Without him, the Hornets put up a fight against the Central Division leaders but were shut out over the final 3:15.
Coming off wins at Orlando and Miami, the Bulls couldn't exhale until Rose hit two free throws with 35 seconds remaining.
That made it 83-77 and sent them to their 10th win in 12 games.
Carlos Boozer added 19 points and nine rebounds, and Ronnie Brewer and Luol Deng scored 10 each.
Jarrett Jack, starting in Paul's place, led the Hornets with 23 points.
Dallas 108, Minnesota 105: Dirk Nowitzki overcame foul trouble to score 25 points in 27 minutes for the visiting Mavericks, who won their 19th in 21 games. Kevin Love posted his 51st double-double in a row, scoring 23 points with 17 rebounds for Minnesota.
Portland 89, Orlando 85: LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points and Andre Miller 15 for the visiting Blazers, who won their third straight and 10th of 13 games. The Magic was without Dwight Howard, who sat while serving a one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul Friday.
L.A. Clippers 92, Charlotte 87: Blake Griffin scored 17 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the visiting Clippers, who were without Eric Gordon, sidelined with wrist problems.
New York 131, Utah 109: Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and Amare Stoudemire 31 as the host Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling. Former Piston Chauncey Billups missed his fourth straight game for the Knicks because of a bruised quadriceps.
Memphis 107, Oklahoma City 101: Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points, and Marc Gasol added 18 for the host Grizzlies.
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