Bob got the most out of Brooklyn today, the result being a 102-87 win over Chicago. "They did everything right," said Chicago coach Bob. "That's really all there was to the game. They made the best of the chances we gave them, and didn't give us any really good shots of our own. My hat is off to Bob; he did a heck of a job."

Said Bob, "It was one of those games every coach dreams of. Everything went as hoped. Especially Olson - without his effort it would have been a tight game."

Brooklyn was led by Olson (27 points, 5 boards, 2 assists, 3 steals, a block), Lee (20 points, 13 boards, 3 assists, a block), Alves (16 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, 3 blocks). Chicago was led by Joseph (18 points, 8 boards, 0 assists, a steal, a block), Mcadoo (16 points, 2 assists, a block), Dennis (5 points, a block).

Brooklyn jump to 29-10 with today's win. They remain at #2 in the Atlantic and stay at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference. Chicago stand at 17-23 and 12-9 at home. They remain at #3 in the Central and remain at #9 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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