Boston made some believers today with a big win over Chicago. "I know all the headlines are going to say 'Boston upset Chicago', but we knew going in that we could play with these guys. It's no upset in my book," said Boston coach Bob. "We've had some trouble early on, but the team's finally getting it together. Just look at Triplett - he was unstoppable." Today's win certainly helps get their message out, but Boston still have some work ahead of them. Boston was led by Triplett (19 points, 15 boards, 2 assists, a steal, a block), Flake (26 points, 7 boards, 3 assists), Aguirre (21 points, 1 assists, a steal, 3 blocks). Chicago was led by Sigler (31 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, a block), Joyner (19 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, a block), Meyers (16 points, 8 boards, 2 assists).

Boston improve to 26-48 after this win. They advance to #4 in the Atlantic and improve to #14 overall in the Eastern Conference. Chicago stand at 41-31 and 25-14 at home with this loss. They stay at #3 in the Central and remain at #7 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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