CHICAGO, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bulls hit 28 of their season-high 35 free throws Saturday and edged Miami 95-91.
Luol Deng had 25 points and Derrick Rose scored 24 to help the Bulls end their three-game losing streak.
Advertisement
John Salmons added 15 points for the Bulls, who were without injured Joakim Noah and suspended Tyrus Thomas.
Jermaine O'Neal led Miami with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Dwayne Wade had an off night with 20 points on 7-of-21 field goal attempts.
The contest was tied 69-69 at the start of the fourth quarter. Chicago moved ahead 81-75 on a pair of jump shots by Salmons.
O'Neal kept Miami in the game, however. The Chicago lead was 89-86 with 43 seconds to play but Deng sank four free throws to preserve the win.
