Monthly Recap: December 2012
Part One: Chicago Bulls Monthly RecapDecember Results – 12W 4L
December 1st vs Philadelphia 76ers
Win 100-95
Outstanding Players:
Philadelphia: Evan Turner – 22 points, 7 rebounds; Thaddeus Young – 22 points
Chicago: Luol Deng – 27 points, 11 rebounds; Kirk Hinrich – 19 points, 6 assists, 4 steals
December 4th vs Indiana Pacers
Win 98-89
Outstanding Players:
Indiana: Gerald Green – 27 points; DJ Augustin – 11 points, 12 assists
Chicago: Kirk Hinrich – 20 points, 10 assists; Joakim Noah – 14 points, 17 rebounds
December 5th @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Win 99-98
Outstanding Players:
Cleveland: Dion Waiters – 31 points; Kyrie Irving – 16 points, 17 assists
Chicago: Joakim Noah – 13 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists; Luol Deng – 20 points, 7 rebounds
December 7th @ Detroit Pistons
Win 111-103
Outstanding Players:
Detroit: Greg Monroe – 17 points, 13 rebounds; Corey Maggette – 23 points
Chicago: Joakim Noah – 12 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks; Carlos Boozer – 22 points
December 8th vs New York Knicks
Win 94-86
Outstanding Players:
New York: JR Smith – 23 points; Jason Kidd – 11 points, 13 assists
Chicago: Joakim Noah – 11 points, 17 rebounds; Luol Deng – 20 points, 9 rebounds
December 11th vs Los Angeles Clippers
Win 104-90
Outstanding Players:
LA Clippers: Chauncey Billups – 37 points; Chris Paul – 13 points, 8 assists, 3 steals
Chicago: Carlos Boozer – 19 points, 15 rebounds; Luol Deng – 19 points, 7 rebounds
December 12th @ Philadelphia 76ers
Win 115-85
Outstanding Players:
Philadelphia: Jason Richardon – 14 points; Thaddeus Young – 14 points
Chicago: Joakim Noah – 16 points, 19 rebounds; Luol Deng – 31 points, 5 steals, 2 blocks
December 15th vs Brooklyn Nets
Loss 102-103
Outstanding Players:
Brooklyn: Deron Williams – 14 points, 7 rebounds, 15 assists; Joe Johnson – 16 points, 10 rebounds
Chicago: Luol Deng – 19 points, 14 rebounds; Joakim Noah – 12 points, 16 rebounds
December 17th @ Memphis Grizzlies
Win 102-90
Outstanding Players:
Memphis: Zach Randolph – 23 points, 16 rebounds; Rudy Gay – 17 points
Chicago: Carlos Boozer – 27 points, 12 rebounds; Luol Deng – 19 points, 9 rebounds
December 18th vs Boston Celtics
Win 111-99
Outstanding Players:
Boston: Jason Terry – 20 points; Paul Pierce – 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Chicago: Carlos Boozer – 24 points, 10 rebounds; Joakim Noah – 9 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists
December 21st @ New York Knicks
Win 98-94
Outstanding Players:
New York: Carmelo Anthony – 30 points, 10 rebounds; JR Smith – 25 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Chicago: Luol Deng – 28 points, 10 rebounds; Kirk Hinrich – 19 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals
December 22nd @ Atlanta Hawks
Win 100-82
Outstanding Players:
Atlanta: Lou Williams – 12 points, 6 assists; Josh Smith – 10 points, 8 rebounds
Chicago: Joakim Noah – 16 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists; Luol Deng – 12 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists
December 25th vs Houston Rockets
Loss 97-99 Game Recap
December 26th @ Indiana Pacers
Loss 101-104
Outstanding Players:
Indiana: Tyler Hansbrough – 18 points, 13 rebounds; Paul George – 24 points
Chicago: Carlos Boozer – 16 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists; Luol Deng – 20 points
December 29th vs Washington Wizards
Win 107-85
Outstanding Players:
Washington: John Wall – 11 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists; Trevor Ariza – 18 points
Chicago: Joakim Noah – 12 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks; Luol Deng – 17 points, 7 rebounds
December 31st vs Charlotte Bobcats
Loss 97-104
Outstanding Players:
Charlotte: Ben Gordon – 30 points; Ramon Sessions – 16 points, 10 assists
Chicago: Taj Gibson – 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks; Joakim Noah – 13 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists