No Derrick Rose, NO PROBLEM for the Chicago Bulls. Well, at least during the first half of Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Chicago leads Philadelphia 55-47 at halftime at the United Center. The Bulls closed the second quarter strong and have been led by a brilliant first half from center Joakim Noah.
Noah ends the half with 14 points, five rebounds and three assists. Carlos Boozer has nine points and four rebounds for the Bulls. John Lucas III came off the bench to score 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting.
Jrue Holiday had an excellent first half for the 76ers. Holiday finished with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Andre Iguodala had seven points. Elton Brand and Evan Turner each added six points for Philly.
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