Bulls drop huge 3rd quarter on Spurs

By K.C. Johnson

Tyrus Thomas led a Bulls' charge in the third quarter, after which the Bulls had grabbed a 74-64 lead over the Spurs.

After going scoreless in the first half, Thomas posted 10 points in the quarter and also grabbed three of his five rebounds.

Joakim Noah already has a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Derrick Rose only played six minutes in the quarter and has played 22 through three quarters as the Bulls are being cautious with the second-year guard. He's making his first appearance since injuring a tendon in his right ankle on Oct. 2.

The Bulls have a 21-6 edge in second-chance points.