--G Jamal Crawford could have stopped at halftime. He had his season average (16 points) by then. He finished with a season-high 29 points off the bench.

--F Mo Evans was just as effective in the second half. He finished with 18 points, camping out repeatedly along the baseline to riddle the Bulls from deep.

--F Josh Smith leads the league in blocks but went without one against the Bulls. He did, however, finish with 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--F Joe Smith dislocated his left thumb in the third quarter and did not return. The X-rays were negative and his status will be updated after practice Thursday.