NBA: Chicago 100, Boston 89

CHICAGO, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Joakim Noah racked up a triple-double Tuesday and the Chicago Bulls recorded their third win in four games, 100-89 over Boston.

Noah supplied 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the Bulls, who improved to 8-6 at home.

Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer each contributed 21 points as Chicago employed a tough defense to block 10 Celtics shots.

Nate Robinson drained five 3-pointers en route to 18 points in the victory.

Boston couldn't avoid a third straight loss despite 26 points from Rajon Rondo.

Paul Pierce (16 points), Courtney Lee (14) and Kevin Garnett (10) also reached double figures for the Celtics.