Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics supplants Game 6 as most-watched first-round NBA playoff game on cableMay 6th, 2009 Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics breaks viewership recordATLANTA — Game 7 of the Bulls-Celtics series has supplanted Game 6 as the most-watched first-round NBA playoff game ever on cable. TNT says Boston's 109-99 win Saturday to end the exhilarating series was seen by 6.99 million people.
From Odyssey to oddity: Celtics don't need OT to beat Bulls 109-99 and reach second roundMay 3rd, 2009 No OT: Celtics top Bulls 109-99 to win Game 7BOSTON — After a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the Celtics made an early night of it with a dominating stretch in the second. That's second quarter, not second OT.
Astros' Doug Brocail leaves game against Braves with strained left hamstringMay 3rd, 2009 Brocail leaves game with hamstring injuryATLANTA — Houston relief pitcher Doug Brocail left Sunday's game against Atlanta after straining his left hamstring on a play at first base in the eighth inning. First baseman Lance Berkman made a diving stop on Kelly Johnson's grounder, and Brocail covered the bag.
And 1: Bulls get an extra point 2 quarters later in Game 7 against BostonMay 3rd, 2009 Scoring error brings Bulls closer during timeoutBOSTON — A "technical error" in Saturday night's game between the Bulls and the Celtics brought Chicago one point closer — during a timeout, several hours after the original shot. Boston led 89-83 — at least that's what the scoreboard read — with 5:44 remaining in the fourth when the public address announcer said that a first-half 3-pointer by Ben Gordon had been incorrectly scored a 2-pointer.
From Odyssey to oddity: Celtics don't need overtime to beat Bulls 109-99 and reach 2d roundMay 3rd, 2009 OT hold-down: Celtics top Bulls in regulationBOSTON — After a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the Celtics made an early night of it with a dominating stretch in the second. That's second quarter, not second OT.
Triple OT thriller between Bulls and Celtics is most-watched first-round game ever on cable TVMay 1st, 2009 Celtics-Bulls thriller sets cable viewers recordATLANTA — The triple-overtime thriller between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics is the most-watched first-round game on cable TV. TNT says the Bulls' 128-127 victory Thursday in Game 6 was seen by 5.35 million viewers.
After three OT games and regulation nailbiter, Celtics look to close out Bulls in Game 6April 30th, 2009 Celtics look to end dramatic seriesCHICAGO — Three overtime games, including one that needed two extra periods. Another one went down to the wire in regulation.
Pierce comes through late, Rondo and Perkins help Celtics beat Bulls 106-104 in Game 5April 29th, 2009 Rondo, Perkins, Pierce lead Celtics past BullsBOSTON — Paul Pierce made three straight jumpers in the final 77 seconds of overtime and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-104 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Rajon Rondo scored 28 points with 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Kendrick Perkins had 16 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks for the Celtics.
Pierce comes through late, Rondo and Perkins help Celtics beat Bulls 106-104 in Game 5April 29th, 2009 Rondo, Perkins, Pierce Big enough 3 for CelticsBOSTON — Paul Pierce made three straight jumpers in the final 77 seconds of overtime and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-104 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Rajon Rondo scored 28 points with 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Kendrick Perkins had 16 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks for the Celtics.
Ben Gordon scores 22 points as Bulls beat Celtics 121-118 in double overtime to tie series 2-2April 27th, 2009 Bulls outlast Celtics in 2 OTs to even series 2-2CHICAGO — Ben Gordon strained his hamstring early on. He got knocked to the floor, too.
Gordon scores 22 as Bulls beat Celtics 121-118 in double overtimeApril 26th, 2009 Gordon, Bulls beat Celtics 121-118 in 2 OTCHICAGO — Another playoff thriller between Chicago and Boston, and this one went to the Bulls. Ben Gordon scored 22 points, hitting the tying 3-pointer in the first overtime, and the Bulls beat the Celtics 121-118 in double overtime Sunday to tie their first-round series at two games apiece.
With 2-1 lead, bruised Celtics appear in good shape in first-round series with BullsApril 25th, 2009 Bruised Celtics looking betterDEERFIELD, Ill. — Aches and pains aside, the Boston Celtics couldn't hide their smiles after pounding the Chicago Bulls.
Hamstrung: Jazz C Okur to miss Game 3 against LakersApril 23rd, 2009 Okur out for Game 3SALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against Los Angeles Lakers with hamstring injuryApril 23rd, 2009 Okur to miss Jazz playoff game against LakersSALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Celtics F Leon Powe out for season with torn ACLApril 21st, 2009 Another Celtics F hits the benchWALTHAM, Mass. — Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe will miss the rest of the playoffs with a torn ligament in his left knee.
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