CHICAGO - Joakim Noah notched the third triple-double of his NBA career Thursday, scoring 23 points with 21 rebounds and 11 blocked shots to lead Chicago to a 93-82 win over stumbling Philadelphia.
Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago, with Luol Deng contributing 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
The victory was a boost for a Bulls team that had dropped their prior three games at home.
Britain's Deng took an elbow to the face from 76ers forward Spencer Hawes in the waning seconds. He remained on court for several minutes before proceeding to the locker room.
Noah's 11 blocked shots were a career high and matched a Bulls record for blocks in a regulation game.
He became the fourth player in the last 25 years to post a triple-double featuring at least 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks, joining former Rockets great Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal and Shawn Bradley.
The Bulls beat the 76ers for the third straight time, posting their first season sweep since Chicago won all four meetings with Philadelphia in the 1996-97 season.
The defeat stretched the Sixers' losing streak to seven games, and saw their playoff hopes dwindle further.
Philadelphia went into the game 5 1/2 games behind Milwaukee for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Jrue Holiday scored 22 points for Philadelphia and Hawes added 20 points and 15 rebounds.
source: abs-cbnnews.com
