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.
Celtics' Powe has successful surgery on microfracture, torn ligaments in left kneeMay 5th, 2009 Celtics' Powe has successful surgeryBOSTON — Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe has undergone successful surgery for a microfracture and torn ligaments in his left knee. The team announced that team physician Dr.
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.
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.
After so many thrills, Celtics-Bulls series ends in most dramatic way _ with a seventh gameMay 1st, 2009 Dramatic series hits Game 7 for Bulls, CeltsCHICAGO — Between the jaw-dropping individual displays, crisp team play and dramatic twists, it's only fitting that this thrilling first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls comes to a seventh game. And what a way to get there.
Rose, Salmons lead Bulls to 128-127 victory over Celtics in triple OTMay 1st, 2009 Bulls beat Celtics in 3 OTs, force Game 7CHICAGO — One more thriller, and now, the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics will play a decisive seventh game. Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo's potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Bulls beat the defending champions 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to tie the first-round series at three games apiece.
Marathon Men: Bulls outlast Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to force Game 7 in BostonMay 1st, 2009 Bulls top Celtics 128-127 in 3 OTs to force Game 7CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo's potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Chicago Bulls beat the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to even the first-round series. Leading by eight after an 18-point run in the fourth quarter, the Boston Celtics looked like they were finally ready to move past the Chicago Bulls.
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 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.
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.
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.
Bulls guard Ben Gordon is day-to-day after straining hamstring in Game 4 against CelticsApril 27th, 2009 MRI confirms strained hamstring for Bulls' GordonCHICAGO — Chicago Bulls star Ben Gordon is listed as day-to-day after an MRI confirmed he has a strained left hamstring. Gordon was hurt in the second quarter Sunday, then sent Game 4 into a second overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left.
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.
Pierce scores 24 after 2 quiet games to lead Celtics over Bulls, 107-86, in Game 3April 24th, 2009 Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics over Bulls 107-86CHICAGO — Paul Pierce took the initiative this time and the Boston Celtics seized control. Pierce scored 24 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 and the defending champions beat the Chicago Bulls 107-86 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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