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Noah notches double-double, leads Bulls past Kings 93-87

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Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, right, talks to center Joakim Noah Wednesday during a break in the first half against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center.

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Joakim Noah scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the Bulls got off to a good start without Derrick Rose, beating the Sacramento Kings 93-87 Wednesday night in the season opener at the United Center. Richard Hamilton added 19 points, while Carlos Boozer chipped in with 18 points and eight rebounds.