Rose leads Bulls over Hornets 85-77

Published: March 7, 2011, 8:40 p.m. MST

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, left, talks with guard Jarrett Jack during a break in the first half of the Hornets' NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, March 7, 2011, in Chicago. Paul is recovering from a concussion Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated Press

CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat New Orleans 85-77 Monday with Hornets star Chris Paul sidelined by a concussion.

The four-time All-Star watched from the sideline after colliding with Cleveland's Ramon Sessions in Sunday's win and remains day to day. Without him, the Hornets put up a fight against the Central division leaders but were shut out over the final 3:15.

Coming off wins at Orlando and Miami, the Bulls couldn't exhale until Rose hit two free throws with 35 seconds remaining. That made it 83-77 and sent them to their 10th win in 12 games.

Carlos Boozer added 19 points and nine rebounds, and Ronnie Brewer and Luol Deng scored 10.

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Jarrett Jack, starting in Paul's place, led the Hornets with 23 points.

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