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NBA: Chicago 78, Washington 64

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Published: Jan. 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM

CHICAGO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- John Lucas III, starting in place of the injured Derrick Rose, had a career game Wednesday in leading the Chicago Bulls to a 78-64 win over Washington.

Rose, the NBA's defending MVP, was out of action with a sprained toe and was listed as day-to-day.

Lucas, in his fourth professional season and playing in his 70th game, took advantage of his chance. He scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed eight assists -- all career bests.

Chicago held Washington to 11 fourth-quarter points and pulled away to its 10th victory. The Bulls joined Oklahoma City, which also won Wednesday, as the first teams in the league to reach double-digit wins this season. Chicago has captured three in a row.

Kyle Korver added 14 points and Luol Deng had 12 points and 15 rebounds for Chicago, which has won all four of its home contests.

Washington, which has an NBA-low one victory, was led by Jordan Crawford with 14 points.

Topics: Kyle Korver, Jordan Crawford
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