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Home opener for Bulls results in first home victory of the season

Posted on October 7, 2010 at 08:19 PM.

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CHICAGO (AP) - For Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah, facing the undersized Detroit Pistons' front-court was just what he needed to really get things going early on this season. Noah scored 13 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and swatted away 8 shots to lead the Bulls (2-0) to victory over the Pistons (1-2). Derrick Rose also added 22 points and 5 assists, picking up right where he left off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

After the game, Noah gave quite the interview, which is nothing less than fans and reporters have come to expect. "It definitely helps being three or four inches taller than the guys you're facing. [Ben] Wallace and [Jason] Maxiell are both very good players down in the post, but I really used my size to my advantage out there tonight."

Rookie Greg Monroe shined, scoring 15 points on an impressive 7-10 from the floor and pulling down 7 rebounds in only 13 minutes. Rip Hamilton left a lot to be desired for Pistons fans, shooting 5-24 and only scoring 13 points. Fans calling for Ben Gordon to be the starter at Shooting Guard in place of Hamilton didn't have much to argue in their favor as Gordon was limited to a measly 8 points on 3-9 FG's and 0-3 from beyond the arc.

The Bulls look to keep things rolling as they take on Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) at the United Center to open up their November schedule.