Derrick Rose and Luol Deng are sitting out tonight against the Charlotte Bobcats, but the rest of the Chicago Bulls are showing they're determined to avoid another let down like the one they had at the United Center against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. The Bulls lead the Bobcats 52-37 on the road at halftime.
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Richard Hamilton scored eight first quarter points and finished with 10 at the half with five assists on 4-of-4 shooting. Center Joakim Noah has 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting at the half. Taj Gibson has seven points and five rebounds for Chicago.
Kemba Walker has 14 points on 3-of-9 shooting for the Bobcats at the half.
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