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| Wallace leads Bobcats over Lakers |
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04/01/2009 |
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| 2-0. "It's a win. We need it," Felton said. "Every game we are playing now is a must-win. We executed when we were suppose to and it was a big win for us." Boris Diaw ended with 11 points and 12 helpers for the Bobcats, who moved one game behind the Chicago Bulls for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte, which has never made a postseason appearance in franchise history, has its work cut out for it with games against Boston, Miami, Detroit and Philadelphia coming up. Kobe Bry |
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| Ford sends Pacers past Bulls, tightens race for East's eighth seed |
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04/01/2009 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (BettingExpress) - Danny Granger poured in a game-high 31 points and T.J. Ford drilled a fadeaway jumper in the final seconds to lift the Indiana Pacers past the Chicago Bulls, 107-105, at Conseco Fieldhouse. After Ben Gordon tied the game at 105, Ford lifted Indiana to victory with a jumper from just inside the stripe with 3.9 ticks remaining. Following a timeout, Gordon's trey fell short of the basket to give the Pacers the win. "That was a heck of a win. The guys showed we're never out o |
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| Bulls try to keep playoff hopes alive at Indiana |
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03/31/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The Chicago Bulls pick up their playoff push tonight hoping to bounce back from a tough loss when they visit the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Bulls dropped the opener of a quick two-game road trip north of the border on Sunday when Chris Bosh posted 31 points and 15 rebounds as Toronto edged Chicago in overtime, 134-129. Ben Gordon scored a game-high 37 points for the Bulls, whose four-game win streak came to an end. Chicago stands as the No. 8 seed in the East, a game behind |
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| Bulls take playoff push to Toronto |
NBA Basketball |
03/29/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The streaking Chicago Bulls take their playoff quest north of the border Sunday when they take on the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Bulls finished a three-game homestand in perfect fashion on Saturday when Ben Gordon had 25 points and John Salmons added 22 as Chicago defeated Indiana, 112-106, to achieve the team's first four-game win streak in two years. Tyrus Thomas scored 18 with eight boards and seven blocks, and Brad Miller added 17 points for Chicago, which is peaking at |
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| Faltering Bucks visit South Beach to take on Heat |
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03/28/2009 |
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| ont of Philadelphia after the Sixers laid an egg against Charlotte. But, Miami has struggled recently. Most recently, the Heat lost its second straight contest in Chicago on Thursday when John Salmons finished with 27 points, and the playoff-hopeful Chicago Bulls logged a 106-87 win over Miami. Dwyane Wade had 31 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Heat, who have lost five of their past seven games overall. Udonis Haslem added 13 points and Jermaine O'Neal 12 in the loss. The Heat, who have won fi |
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| Arenas scheduled to return as Wizards host Pistons |
NBA Basketball |
03/28/2009 |
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| ck), and both are questionable for Saturday. Don't break out the defibrillator yet on Detroit's playoff hopes but it's getting to that point. The Pistons will try to put the brakes on a three-game losing streak tonight. The Pistons are tied with the Chicago Bulls for both the seventh and eighth spot in the Eastern Conference, with the Charlotte Bobcats closing in on hot pursuit, 2 1/2 games back. They have dropped three in a row and six of the last seven games, including Thursday's 92-77 setback versus the L |
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| Bulls host Pacers in Windy City |
NBA Basketball |
03/28/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The playoff-hopeful Chicago Bulls will try to close out a perfect three-game homestand Saturday afternoon versus the Central Division- rival Indiana Pacers at the United Center. Chicago has won three straight overall and improved to 2-0 on the residency with a 106-87 victory versus the Miami Heat on Thursday. John Salmons finished with 27 points, while Ben Gordon netted 18 and Tyrus Thomas added 15 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Kirk Hinrich also scored 15 points and started in place |
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| Raptors resume homestand with visit from Thunder |
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03/27/2009 |
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| deron chipped in 19 points and 11 assists for Toronto, while Anthony Parker scored 18 points in a winning cause. Shawn Marion finished with 17 points and nine boards as the Raptors improved to 15-20 at home this season. Toronto will also welcome the Chicago Bulls on this homestand. Calderon (finger) is listed as probable against the Thunder. Oklahoma City will open a three-game road trip against Toronto, Boston and San Antonio and is just 6-28 as the guest in 2008-09. The Thunder have dropped three of their |
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| Bulls strengthen playoff chances by beating Heat |
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03/26/2009 |
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| Chicago, IL (BettingExpress) - John Salmons finished with 27 points, and the playoff-hopeful Chicago Bulls logged a 106-87 win against the Miami Heat at the United Center. Ben Gordon netted 18 and Tyrus Thomas 15 points with 12 rebounds in the win. Kirk Hinrich also scored 15 and started in place of rookie Derrick Rose, who saw 30-plus minutes of floor time and posted nine points, seven assists and five boards. Rose sat for Tuesday's win against Detroit with a wrist injury, but both X- rays and an MRI exam |
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| Bulls, Heat square off in Windy City |
NBA Basketball |
03/26/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The playoff-hopeful Chicago Bulls will resume a three-game homestand Thursday versus the Miami Heat at the United Center. Chicago is clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and opened the residency with a 99-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Kirk Hinrich stepped up for an injured Derrick Rose by scoring 24 points and handing out eight assists for the Bulls, who are one game behind the Detroit Pistons for the seventh seed in the conference and |
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