NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's game

Bulls 117, 76ers 84
CHICAGO -- Ben Gordon scored nine of his 21 points during a 16-point third-quarter run, and the Chicago Bulls had their most lopsided victory of the season. Chicago entered the All-Star break two games behind the struggling 76ers in the race for the Eastern Conference's eighth and final playoff spot. Kirk Hinrich scored 18, and reserve forward Malik Allen added a season-high 16 for the Bulls. Andres Nocioni scored 16, and Tyson Chandler grabbed 11 rebounds, his 11th consecutive game in double figures. Allen Iverson scored 18 points and Chris Webber added 14 for Philadelphia, which has lost six of eight.
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