Bulls Hold Back Late Push From LeBron, Cavs

November 6, 2009 1:45 a.m. EST

Cleveland, OH (AHN) - Luol Deng had 15 points and combined with Joakim Noah to shut down Lebron James late to lead the Chicago Bulls to an 86-85 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night.

John Salmons and Derrick Rose each had 14 points and Noah added 11 rebounds for the Bulls, who led 46-43 at the half.

Noah and Deng combined to keep Lebron out of the lane late and force him to commit a turnover with under five seconds left.

Lebron James led five Cavs in double figures with 25 points. Shaquille O'Neal had 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Anderson Varejao added 12 and 13.

With the win, Cleveland (3-3) moved a half game behind Chicago (2-3) in the Central.