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Carlos Boozer is well on his way to his sixth straight double-double with 14 points and seven rebounds and Nate Robinson replaced an injured Kirk Hinrich with 13 points as the Bulls led the Bucks 57-50 at halftime Wednesday night at the United Center.
The Bulls shot 52.1 percent with 16 assists.
Hinrich missed his fifth game of the season, sitting with a right elbow injury.
"The next guy has to step up," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "We have more than enough. We've been down this road before. Nate, Marquis (Teague), everyone has to be ready."
The Bulls are shooting for their first four-game winning streak this season. The last time these two teams played, the Bulls blew a 27-point, third-quarter lead to lose at home on Nov. 26.
"Their dribble penetration is a big concern," Thibodeau said. "Their athletic bigs are a big factor."
Ersan Ilyasova's 11 points led the Bucks, who trailed by as many as 15 in the first quarter.
Hinrich suffered his injury diving for a loose ball during Monday's victory over the Cavaliers.
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