Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (front) drives against Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida March 19, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]
The Chicago Bulls continue to thrive in the absence of league MVP Derrick Rose and cemented their place at the top of the Eastern Conference with a suffocating 85-59 road win over the Orl ando Magic on Monday.