Apr 30, 2009 11:06 PM EST
Derrick Rose rejected Rajon Rondo's potential game-winner with less than ten seconds left to help the Bulls beat the Celtics 128-127 in three overtimes to force Game 7.
John Salmons led Chicago with 35 points and 6 rebounds, Brad Miller posted 23 points and 10 boards, and Rose added 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the win.
After rejecting Rondo's shot, Rose streaked down the court and was fouled by Brian Scalabrine. He missed both free throws, and Rondo took the rebound to half court before launching a prayer off the left side of the backboard.
The Bulls shot 50% from the field, while holding the defending-champions to 43% at the United Center.
Ray Allen exploded for the Celtics, scoring 51 points on 18-for-32 shooting, including a playoff-record nine three-pointers.
Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and 12 rebounds, Paul Pierce tallied 22 points and 9 boards, and Rondo stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 19 assists.
As would be expected in a triple-overtime game, a number of players fouled out.
The Bulls lost Ben Gordon, while the Celtics lost Pierce, Perkins and Glen Davis to fouls.
Miller made a driving layup for Chicago with thirty seconds left, after drilling a wide-open three-pointer on the previous possession, to force the first extra period.
Davis and Salmons then traded jump shots to extend the game to the second overtime.
Allen drilled yet another clutch three to send the game into a third overtime, where Chicago pulled out the win.
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Rajon Rondo and Kirk Hinrich tussled near the end of the first quarter in Game 6.
Rondo and Hinrich were tangled up as the latter was attempting to screen out the former on a rebound. The two were interlocked and Rondo swung Hinrich into the scorer's table. Hinrich then reacted demonstratively to Rondo, which brought both team's coaches and players to intervene.
Rondo received a flagrant foul, category one, while Hinrich was given a technical foul.
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The NBA elected not to punish Rajon Rondo for his foul on Brad Miller near the end of Game 5 on Tuesday.
“We felt Rondo was making a basketball play and going for the ball after a blown defensive assignment by the Celtic team,” NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson said. “In terms of the criteria that we use to evaluate a flagrant foul penalty one, generally we like to consider whether or not there was a windup, an appropriate level of impact and a follow-through. And with this foul, we didn’t see a windup, nor did he follow through. So for that reason we’re not going to upgrade this foul to a flagrant foul penalty one.”
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Celtics Apr 2009 Archive
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Chicago Sun-Times | Apr 29, 2009
The league will not penalize Rondo for his foul on Brad Miller.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 29, 2009
There was yet another classic battle between the Celtics and Bulls on Tuesday night, with Boston winning in the third overtime battle between the two teams.
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USA Today | Apr 29, 2009
Rajon Rondo committed a hard foul on Brad Miller at the end of overtime, which sent him to the line but caused controversy as a potential flagrant foul.
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Boston Globe | Apr 29, 2009
In a series with many subplots, the relationship between Doc Rivers and Vinny Del Negro is yet another one.
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Boston Globe | Apr 29, 2009
The defending-champion Celtics escaped Game 5 with an overtime win over the Bulls thanks to some heroics from Paul Pierce.
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Boston Globe | Apr 28, 2009
Ben Gordon's hamstring wasn't feeling good Tuesday morning and didn't participate in the Bulls' shootaround at Emerson College.
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Boston Globe | Apr 27, 2009
Brad Miller is unlikely to receive any further penalty for his retaliation against Glen Davis following a hard foul in Sunday's Game 4, according to an NBA official.
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Boston Globe | Apr 27, 2009
The NBA assigned two Chicago natives, Bill Kennedy and Dan Crawford, to referee Game 4 of the first round series between the Bulls and Celtics.
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Boston Globe | Apr 26, 2009
Leon Powe will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and is not a sure thing to return to Boston.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 26, 2009
The Bulls defeated the Celtics 121-118 in double overtime on Sunday afternoon to tie their first round series at two games apiece.
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Herald News | Apr 26, 2009
When the Celtics roll into town, the media enjoys picking on the weak aspects of Rajon Rondo's game, but the criticism doesn't bother the point guard.
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ESPN | Apr 25, 2009
When asked about the reported threats against his life, Celtics reserve guard Tony Allen responded with silence.
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Boston Herald | Apr 25, 2009
A number of sources familiar with Celtics guard Tony Allen and associates in his hometown of Chicago claim that the troubles and death threats surrounding the player are serious.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Apr 25, 2009
Ben Gordon and the Chicago Bulls are trying to remain focused despite some colorful trash talk by Boston after game 3.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Apr 25, 2009
Rajon Rondo is having a stellar series so far against Chicago.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 24, 2009
Deron Williams hit a jumper in the final seconds to push the Jazz past the Lakers on Thursday night, keeping Utah from falling into the dreaded 0-3 hole.
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ESPN | Apr 24, 2009
Security in Chicago has been increased following death threats against Celtics guard Tony Allen.
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Yahoo! | Apr 23, 2009
Paul Pierce has been playing a supporting role for the defending-champions against the Bulls in the postseason, a role he's fine with.
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Chicago Tribune | Apr 22, 2009
The Bulls had no time outs for the final play of game 2, something which potentially cost them the game.
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Press Release | Apr 21, 2009
Celtics forward Leon Powe will miss the remainder of the postseason after suffering an ACL tear and a meniscus tear in his left knee on Monday night.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 21, 2009
Ray Allen shot the Celtics to a dramatic win over the Bulls on Monday night, allowing the defending-champions to avoid the dreaded 0-2 hole.
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CBS Sports | Apr 20, 2009
Ray Allen hit a three-pointer with 2.0 seconds left in regulation to give the Celtics a 118-115 victory over the Bulls in Game 2 of their first-round series.
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Boston Herald | Apr 20, 2009
Sources continue to indicate that Kevin Garnett is headed for knee surgery, but the Celtics would like him to wait in hopes that he'll be able to return.
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Chicago Tribune | Apr 20, 2009
Derrick Rose is not getting carried away with his stunning playoff debut against Boston on Saturday night.
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Boston Globe | Apr 19, 2009
The Celtics are focused on getting Ray Allen more open shot attempts over the remainder of the series.
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NBA.com | Apr 19, 2009
The young Bulls were excited about their upset win over the Celtics in Game 1 on Saturday, but they approached their Sunday practice with determination and focus.
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ESPN | Apr 19, 2009
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has reportedly been released from the hospital two days after a minor heart attack.
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Boston Herald | Apr 19, 2009
Kevin Garnett is reportedly looking to have surgery on his right knee sooner rather than later.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 18, 2009
Bulls rookie point guard Derrick Rose had one of the best playoff debuts in NBA history on Saturday afternoon as the Bulls defeated the Celtics 105-103 in overtime.
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Chicago Tribune | Apr 18, 2009
The Chicago Bulls are not convinced that Kevin Garnett will miss the 2009 NBA Playoffs.
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ESPN | Apr 18, 2009
Danny Ainge could be out of hospital on Sunday after suffering a minor heart attack.
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ESPN | Apr 16, 2009
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has suffered a heart attack, WCVB in Boston has reported.
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Boston Globe | Apr 16, 2009
Kevin Garnett's knee is only 70 percent healed.
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Yahoo! | Apr 16, 2009
Celtics coach Doc Rivers told WEEI in Boston on Thursday that there is a strong chance Kevin Garnett will miss the entire postseason.
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Boston Herald | Apr 16, 2009
Kevin Garnett still isn't a lock to play in Game One of Boston's first-round series with Chicago this weekend.
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Associated Press (Google) | Apr 16, 2009
Andre Iguodala and the Sixers will meet the Magic in the first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs.
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NBA.com | Apr 15, 2009
The home of the Celtics, shared with the NHL's Bruins, will be known as the TD Garden beginning in July.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 15, 2009
There were just three games on the schedule in the NBA on Tuesday night, but all were potential (or definite) playoff previews.
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Boston Herald | Apr 15, 2009
Celtics president Danny Ainge said on Tuesday that Kevin Garnett's return to the court from his knee injury will be very much up to the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
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Press Release | Apr 14, 2009
Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics has been suspended one game without pay for elbowing Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao in the groin.
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New York Post | Apr 14, 2009
Celtics point guard Stephon Marbury told the New York Post that playing for the defending-champions is the "greatest experience" he's ever had.
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SI.com | Apr 13, 2009
Kevin Garnett has missed 21 of the Celtics' last 25 games due to a strained right knee and will miss the remaining two games.
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Boston Herald | Apr 13, 2009
Cavaliers reserve Anderson Varejao and Celtics guard Ray Allen got tangled up while boxing out during a Paul Pierce free throw on Sunday afternoon.
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CBS Sports | Apr 12, 2009
Cleveland forward Ben Wallace bruised his knee during Sunday's game against Boston and did not return, according to the Associated Press.
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Boston Globe | Apr 10, 2009
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett could return for the final two games of the regular season, according to the Boston Globe.
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Boston Herald | Apr 9, 2009
Celtics' assistant coach Tom Thibodeau will be one of the most coveted head coaching candidates in the NBA this summer.
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Boston Herald | Apr 7, 2009
Kevin Garnett recently passed Larry Bird in career minutes, and the former Celtics great believes that the forward is starting to feel the effects of so many miles.
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Boston Herald | Apr 7, 2009
Celtics coach Doc Rivers has ruled out Kevin Garnett for Sunday's nationally televised game against the Cavaliers.
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ESPN | Apr 7, 2009
Celtics' starting point guard Rajon Rondo injured his ankle during practice on Monday, but coach Don Rivers is saying the injury is not serious.
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Boston Globe | Apr 4, 2009
The Hawks suggest that the Celtics aren't much different without Kevin Garnett.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 3, 2009
Hawks forward Josh Smith doesn't know if the team will face the Celtics in the postseason, but knows that they need to find a way to beat the defending-champions.
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ESPN | Apr 2, 2009
Doc Rivers believes that the Celtics can win back to back titles, even without Kevin Garnett being completely healthy.
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Boston Herald | Apr 1, 2009
Celtics reserve forward Leon Powe hopes to return from a sore right knee in time for the team's playoff run.
