The Chicago Bulls are playing well at both ends of the floor and lead the Boston Celtics 26-13 after one quarter of play. Derrick Rose is playing as he said he would, though he is just 1-5 from the field. His teammates have picked up the slack, though, and the team finished the quarter shooting 57%. Carlos Boozer has eight points and four boards, while Luol Deng scored eight and grabbed five rebounds.
Boston hit just five of 20 field goal attempts in the quarter and Paul Pierce leads the team with five points. Rajon Rondo has four points and three assists, and Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were held scoreless.
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