Without Derrick Rose for the fourth consecutive game, the Chicago Bulls are struggling a bit at the offensive end and trail the visiting Boston Celtics 24-18 after 12 minutes of play.
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Chicago hit just 6-of-19 field goal attempts in the quarter, though the team did make both of its three-point attempts. Carlos Boozer has seven points on 3-5 shooting, while C.J. Watson scored five. Luol Deng has four points and three assists.
Rajon Rondo leads the Celtics with eight points on 4-8 shooting; he also handed out a pair of assists. Paul Pierce scored six points and Kevin Garnett has four. Boston shot 12-25 as a team.
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