BULLS 104, KNICKS 99: Derrick Rose erupted for 32 points as host Chicago improved its NBA-best record to 35-9 with its 10th win in 11 games.

Rose shot 5 for 15 in the first half, but turned it up in the final two quarters. He scored 19 points in the second half, including a one-hand flush off a give-and-go that brought the United Center to its feet with six minutes left.

The Bulls improved to 17-3 at home and defeated the Knicks for the second time this season, and for the seventh time in their last 11 meetings.

New York dropped its sixth game in a row and fell into an eighth-place tie with Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference.

All five New York starters scored in double figures, led by Carmelo Anthony's 21 points and Amar’e Stoudemire’s 20.

The Knicks had a chance to pull within three points in the final minute but missed three straight shots before turning the ball over.

Taj Gibson sparked an impressive effort on the boards by the Bulls with eight of the team’s 22 offensive rebounds. Gibson added 15 points, finishing with an emphatic two-hand dunk with 5.7 seconds to go.

Jeremy Lin continued to share point guard duties with Baron Davis. Lin scored 15 points but had some costly turnovers down the stretch. Davis added seven points off the bench to go along with four assists.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Lin rolled his ankle in the third quarter but remained in the game. … The Knicks have allowed 30 or more points in the third quarter in four straight games. … Bulls started the third quarter on an 18-9 run. … Chicago outrebounded New York 56-38.