CHICAGO (AP):

Derrick Rose had another big scoring night to help the league-best Chicago Bulls to another win. Still, he was frustrated after the game.

Rose had 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists as the Bulls beat New York 104-99 on Monday night for their 10th win in 11 games and sending the reeling Knicks to their sixth-straight loss. He had to work for his points, shooting 12 for 29 from the floor and absorbing contact from Knicks defenders all night.

"I've got to be the only superstar in the league that's going through what I'm going through right now," Rose said. "Can't say too much about it."

physical game

It was a physical game throughout as New York attempted 31 free throws and Chicago had 28.

"I'm going to continue to play the way I know how to play," Rose said. "I came into this league as a driver. Nothing has changed."

The Bulls won despite the absence of starters Luol Deng and Richard Hamilton, as well as key reserve C.J. Watson. They got a jolt of energy from the reserves, led by Taj Gibson's 15 points and a team-high 13 boards. Chicago, which outrebounded New York 56-38, entered the game leading the league in rebounding margin.

"I thought our rebounding was outstanding," Bulls coach Tom Thibo-deau said. "Taj was great. I thought the second shots he got us in the second half was the difference in the game."

Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and Amare Stoudemire added 20 for the Knicks, but the two combined for just seven points in the fourth quarter as the Bulls pulled away.

little luck

Jeremy Lin had 15 points and eight assists for New York, but shot just four of 11 from the floor and while he bothered Rose at times, he ultimately had little luck stopping him.

Lin, who has been plagued by turnovers, committed just three miscues against Chicago's elite defence.

"He's good," Rose said. "He didn't turn the ball over that much. He's playing with a lot of confidence. His teammates believe in him. You can go so far in this league when you have your teammates behind you."

The Knicks have lost six straight for the second time this season and, combined with Milwaukee's win at New Jersey, are now tied with the Bucks for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. New York have lost eight of 10 since Anthony returned to the line-up from an injury on February 20.