On the same day that he moved into ninth place on the Bulls’ all-time games played list, Joakim Noah looked like the player that dominated opponents for so many years.
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Noah tied a season high with eight points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as Chicago beat San Antonio 92-89.
It was a vintage performance for Noah, who has struggled this season while coming off the bench under first-year coach Fred Hoiberg.
Noah with the smooth crossover and finish. Bulls are up 6 halfway through the 4th quarter here on NBA TV. https://t.co/KOpOPm8KOL — NBA TV (@NBATV) December 1, 2015
Noah looks like he is actually having fun playing basketball tonight. Haven't seen that in a while. Hoiberg should stick with him.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) December 1, 2015
Joakim has been HUGE tonight. 6 points, 11 boards and 7 assists in just 18 minutes.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 1, 2015
Jo looks awesome tonight, don't think it will last but damn it feels good to go back in time
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) December 1, 2015
Joakim Noah is the first Bull with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists off the bench since @Stacey21King in 1993 (h/t @bball_ref).
— Jeff Mangurten (@JeffGurt) December 1, 2015
Jimmy Butler on Joakim Noah: "He's got his swag back."
— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) December 1, 2015
All stats via ESPN.
