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The Spurs executed down the stretch amd beat a stubborn Bulls team 92-87 at the United Center. Ballgame right there. The Spurs made plays the Bulls did not.

Manu Ginobili was superb at crunch time hitting free throws and draining a big time three ball.

Andres Nocioni put together a solid 17 point 15 rebound game . Luol Deng with a 12 point 10 rebound game. Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner with double-doubles. Tony Parker added 20.

Bulls hit the road for a Monday afternoon game in NY. The Bulls failed to win their third straight but no one can question the effort.

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Elsewhere in the NBA…

How many teams can say they beat the Lakers and Nuggets on back to back nights on the road? The Orlando Magic can.

Vintage Dirk with 39 in the Mavs win over Utah.

Ray Allen with 25 in Boston’s win over the Nets

Gerald Wallace with a monster 31 point 16 rebound game as the Bobcats held off Portland in OT.

The Pistons have dropped five straight. Hornets win at The Palace.

Philly is now a .500 ballclub after winning its seventh straight. NY falls to 15-24.

Yao went 12 for 12 from the floor in Houston’s win over the Heat.

More later. cswirsky@bulls.com Always a pleasure.