Joakim Noah had a triple double as the Chicago Bulls saw off the Philadelphia 76ers 93-82.
Noah had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 11 blocks, while Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 12 boards as the Sixers suffered their eighth straight defeat.
Jrue Holiday led Philadelphia with 22 points, while Spencer Hawes had 20 points and 15 rebounds.
Chris Paul scored 29 points to help the Pacific-leading Los Angeles Clippers beat the Indiana Pacers 99-91.
Paul received support from Blake Griffin, who had 18 points and 14 rebounds, as the Clippers won their third straight.
Kobe Bryant poured in 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers saw off the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-94.
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