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Jimmy Butler's career night leads Chicago Bulls over Knicks

Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (L) drives past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki on his way to the basket during the third quarter at the United Center on December 2, 2014 in Chicago. The Mavericks defeated the Bulls 132-129 in double overtime. UPI/Brian Kersey
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (L) drives past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki on his way to the basket during the third quarter at the United Center on December 2, 2014 in Chicago. The Mavericks defeated the Bulls 132-129 in double overtime. UPI/Brian Kersey | License Photo

Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 35 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 103-97 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

Pau Gasol contributed 20 points with seven rebounds and Aaron Brooks added 18 points off the bench for Chicago, which played its ninth game of the season without star point guard Derrick Rose.

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Rose missed the contest with an illness and his status for Friday's game at Memphis is uncertain.

The Bulls, who improved to 5-4 without Rose this season, have won four of their last five games overall.

New York, meanwhile, was without leading scorer Carmelo Anthony, who missed the game to rest his sore left knee.

Tim Hardaway Jr. picked up the slack to lead the Knicks with 23 points, while Amar'e Stoudemire chipped in with 16 points and six rebounds. New York has lost seven straight at the United Center and three straight overall, as well as 13 of its last 14 games.

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[SportsNetwork.com]

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