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there have been 82 games 62 wins and countless distractions but tonight the regular season instantly becomes a distant memory the second season has mercifully arrived an annual ride of passage for Chicago fans it’s the perennial defense of basketball’s Holy Grail the same team that inspired our city and captivated our country now embarks on a journey to cement themselves as the preeminent dynasty of this generation for the fans nothing short of a six championship ring is acceptable and would render this season an inferno for the Bulls exiting with another title buys a ticket to the ply Gates of basketball immortality first the Bulls must get by the eight- seated New Jersey Nets at Quick Glance the Nets don’t have a prayer serving as nothing more than a sacrificial lamb a mere footnote in the Bulls historic Championship run but the New Kids on the Block don’t know any better the road weary Bulls shoulder the burden of unworldly expectations New Jersey has nothing to lose it will take a near miracle for the Nets to pull off the biggest upset in basketball history but Miracles only happen in the Second City game one is [Music] next live from the United Center in Chicago welcome to the NBA Playoffs here on Fox Sports Chicago hi everybody I’m Tom alongside is Johnny Kerr and reds the playoffs are here this is what we’ve been waiting all year for as the Bulls make a running another championship it’s it’s been a great weight it’s it’s been a great year 62 and 20 they finish on a season now they take on a team they’ve beaten four times this season time and John when you talk about the New Jersey Nets I think the guy that comes to mind right away is Sam casselle he’s a veteran he’s got championship ring but this is a guy that has been hurt right he was with the Houston Rockets when they won their Championship 19.6 a leader on the floor a little bit hurt but he’ll play and they should get some help out of a big rookie boy you would think Keith Van Horn has been ill but Van Horn is a guy John that all year long has played extremely well for them well you see he gets a lot of minutes almost 20 points a game almost seven rebounds terrific yeah this is a guy that flat can play there’s no question about it he’s added an awful lot to this team and he’s taken some things away from some other players but he’s a good one he’s a keeper for the Chicago bows John well how about the three main guys Michael Scotty and Dennis right well if they ever wor Three Amigos that have fit perfectly in place it’s these guys Michael led the league in scoring Rodman led the league in rebounding and Scotty since he’s been back look at that Just a Touch under 20 points a game he has been outstanding Eric Collin has been outstanding for us he’s on the Baseline what’s happening Eric yeah guys you’re talking about Keith Van Horn he’s had stomach flu for the past two days he was out in the court he’s out in the court right now he’s going through the motions he just to told Coach John Calipari that he can’t start he’s not going to be in the starting lineup it will for sure be Williams but expect for Keith Van Horn to get some minutes but just not the regular 40 that he ordinarily would get so we’ll be monitoring the health of Keith Van Horn all night long guys back to you and that’s a concern for New Jersey cuz he’s the guy that has been their main option on offense the Chicago bow set to take on the New Jersey Nets and the blls are hoping they’ll have to make room for one more of these at top the United Center standard I know we are facing a very tough moment with the spread of the coron virus a big shout out to all the doctors nurses medical staff and others who are working so hard to keep us safe let’s do our best to help them out please pay attention to what the health experts are advising from good healthy habits to social distancing also if you’re passing information to others make sure it’s correct let’s be there for each other and let’s work together as one 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game of the playoffs as Phil Jackson gets his final notes going let’s take a look at our Montgomery Ward starting lineups and a little change from what we thought for the Nets it’s Gillan Van Horn at forwards Chris Gatling starts in the middle Gatling has always played well against the Bulls Sam Cassell is in the starting lineup along with Carri KD for the Bulls Phil Jackson as Scotty Pippen and Tony kach Dennis Rodman starts in the middle so it’s Rodman against Gatling with Ron Harper and Jordan starting at the guards career against the Nets 29 wins six losses um you know Harper got a little bit of a bad back here Tommy we didn’t know if he would start or not but it looks like he’s going to be okay to go [Music] MJ the last [Applause] [Music] stretch are you ready to get dusted yeah why not uhoh and let’s go let’s get number one of 15 starting right tonight I don’t have very much tonight I need it I know you do to work in the back a little bit too okay here we go [Music] our officials for the ball game Joey Crawford luk gillow and Bernie frier and they’ll throw it right up to you and Scotty tried to come over and steal it away the ball out of bounds and it’s Bull’s ball on the a New Jersey at 44 the Bulls are at 45 [Music] Scotty top of the [Music] circle MJ Baseline Fade Away Jumper in and out Dennis Taps it and pulls down the rebound was a little late getting to Michael now Sam Cassel has him ball deflected by Kendall Gil and Scotty goes in the back court to pick it up now 10 on the shot clock Bulls run the open play off the screen row Ste out of bounds so the bulls turn it over they bounced the pass off of Kendall Gill’s back and Scotty had to run it down and then blls turn it over Fox Sports Chicago like to welcome our affiliate TCI expanded basic channel 41 in Springfield all the viewers down there welcome back we are so pleased you are back with Fox Sports Chicago and Springfield Dan Warren shot is Good from the right side now Johnny he’s been sick and he’s had that stomach flu and he really hadn’t practiced in two days well I hope he doesn’t play like Michael that’s right when he’s sick MJ plays very well bulls with a quick reverse on the offense bringing it up the floor Bulls are too prowed man pred oh thought he was going to sneak in there and get the basket but it looked like KD came in kles picks the foul pip will go to the line to shoot too and Bulls played very well with out Pippin and with them and here’s the pass that comes over the top and as he goes in to lay it up pip starts the scoring for the Bulls in the playoffs with a free throw would you expect the Bulls maybe to be just a little bit Rusty John it seems like every year year in the first game of the playoffs after having a week off they come out they just need to knock the dust off a little bit oh yeah they sure do Gatling from 15 hits [Music] it they over playay pretty good off that screen and roll comes right down yeah everything’s real tight Dennis right there for the follow missed that and the ball tapped out with a long to the Nets easy layup they’ve made two then is a little slow getting back but I guess gatling’s trailing and Horn yeah three they’re three for three from the field now long very offensive mind and attack in the hoop six to one BS look just jammed on offense just not cohesive jumper kles with the [Music] rebound Cell between the legs to Van Horn for three they miss it but get the rebound K with a tough fadea away jumper that’s good four out of five and Calipari screaming already at his team they’re doing pretty well without him oh yeah and John this is just what you and I talked about about how the Bulls might come out just a little rusty they just look jammed they not spread the the spacing is not there offensively di with it on the wing gets it right back coach right side for seconds two on the shot clock har off the Leander and Dennis with the rebound tapped it right to Scotty who puts it in good job Pip with three points [Music] Gatling backs his way in and no shot Here Comes Jason Williams at an upcoming Bulls home playoff game the first 10,000 fans in the United Center will receive a bulls rally towel courtesy of the Chicago Sun Times so Williams with the bad thumb comes in for Van Horn so I don’t know if they’re ring he looks not good he does not look good he’s talking to his trainer his coach on the bench that flew awful tough Jason Williams comes in gets an offensive rebound and missed that one Tony saved it and the Bulls will push it up the floor that’s funny Dennis had four rebounds and here comes Williams in the game that grabs the first offensive rebound MJ it upot lost the rebound K gets it the head to Chris G drives inside H with a left hand puts it in boy they look terrific 103 New Jersey with the early lead coach great move comes Baseline underneath with the Box saves it and Carri KD is right there they get never loose ball John yep K comes right down off the glass and good 12 to3 New Jersey with the [Music] lead New Jersey Six of n the go [Music] [Music] now Michael with the lob inside goes up and lays it in just a nice little over the top lay over [Applause] KD kles top of the circle jumper no good R Harper with the rebound 12 to five Nets with the Scotty fake the three goes oh Tony was right there yeah cell over to help out and there’s the man he came to help from Ron Harper who goes right to the basket and lays it in so it’s a five-point game Baseline jumper puts it in they just take enough they just take the spacing up you know take right in the little hole there up with the [Music] [Applause] [Music] jumper m J from 15 F away jumper is good so Michael comes back with a couple baskets in a row and deflects the basketball it’s out of bounds and we got a timeout 636 left in the first in the New Jersey Nets with a good rally lead the Bulls 14 [Music] to9 Chicago is known for rallying around its sports teams but now it’s time to rally for each other as we face one of the biggest opponents of our lifetime know we face it together as teammates as teammates as teammates the immediate future maybe unknown but one thing we do know the games will return home and we will be together again but for now be safe be positive and be Chicago be Chicago be Chicago chicag Chicago [Music] Chicago folks welcome back to the United Center the story on Keith Van Horn he was out warming up before the game he didn’t look very good the assistant coach coaches gave the report to coach Calipari that he shouldn’t start well Keith Van Horn was adamant he went to Calipari and he says I want to start I think I can go well now it looks like he’s paying for it Keith Van Horn is in obvious bad shape we’re going to go try and get a better uh try and figure out exactly what’s going on with Keith Van Horn he does not look good but uh for now he’s still on the bench he hasn’t gone back to the locker room back to you guys that’s tough he’s sitting right next to coach calip Parry right now they’re talking to him trying to see exactly how he feels which can’t be very good well this is not good either looks like they’ve got three block shots Tony gets the loose ball for the Nets here in the first quarter they Jam that pass coming up at half court nice give and go Harper got it to Tony and then K coach just makes the move 14- 11 that’s with the lead coming up in the halfway point [Music] [Applause] period Gatling drives Baseline picks his shot up no oh a Dennis TI It Inon they give it to Jason Williams but I guarantee you Dennis tipped it in well if that’s the case that Williams gets two rebounds basket it’s not a bad deal gets it down low turns and looks finds Tony he’s open from 15 his Jumpers in and out dipped it in what a great tip in by Scotty I think he was just trying to get the ball back up to the glass to give himself another chance to go get it but uh sometimes good things happen when you work out and John the nice thing for the Bulls now is that no matter how well New Jersey has played and they played very well it’s a three-point game yeah you’re right uhoh uhoh out of bounds that pass a little too high not a good pass on the way down and uh let’s take look at that tipping by Scotty watch this the shot is missed by Tony and watch Pip with the left hand watch this just is sort of a smack smack van hor ready to check back in for New Jersey as Cel goes inside G up no good rebound tap and Scotty’s got it three on long break for the Bulls Harper into the slam no that didn’t hurt Harp’s back getting up like that but he’s uh the leader for the bulls with six points got a one-point ball game here at the United Cent screen roll watch William set the screen for [Music] Cassel second one it back inside and Jason williamss it [Music] in it’s the L and foul on Sam Cassell Chicago bows portrait of an era is the only authorized collection of portraits of Your five-time World Champs the unforgettable memory of this historic team is captured forever in this never before published Edition to order call 1888 826 4610 well we just talked about Van Horn and he comes back in the game now the Bulls in the first four minutes Tommy were one for nine couldn’t find a basket seven out of eight here since har Jacks that one off the back of the rim coach Jackson talks with Scotty and John Calipari calls the play and John if you’re the bull now do you want to make Van Horn work a little bit do you want to try and run him a little bit oh yeah I would [Applause] think harp has had a great start to this game seven points and a rebound three of five from the field Isel comes off the screen horn basine kall Gill with the slam and this is kind of what you expect John for them to give the Bulls some pressure not trying to steal the ball but just slow this down and spread that triangle out a little bit when you do that there are times you’ll leave the basket wide open for three he Tony the first three of the playoffs for the Bulls and the Nets another 50 bucks goes to ter the Bulls CarX 20 to 19 now Nets leaded and they throw it away and the Bulls need a 22 timeout at an upcoming Bulls home playoff game the first 10,000 fans in the United Center will receive a Bulls hat courtesy of Ensure one Bulls can’t figure out why they took the time out but they were not ready [Music] rookie points per game Tim Duncan who a lot of you saw probably last night 21 points Keith Van Horn on the year average about 20 197 Ron Mercer zunis ilus and they’re all in the playoffs but Ronny merer with that something well look at this isn’t this different looks like something stalking out on our court no it’s Michael and a team and you know what we’re going to let Eric uh come up the date let her everybody know about the black shoes and the BS we’ll stay with the game I’ll go with that 15 oh in first round in the five Championship runs and Ron Harper lays it in again he is moving without the ball extremely well so that’s a bull’s first lead 21 to 20 cell comes down the lane dishes it off get it Denis robman lost the rebound got it back see if Scotty gets it yep inside headed knocked away in a foul call Terry KD picks up his second personal foul harp just waiting for the trailer he’s waiting he slows down he slows down here comes the trailer it happens to be pip he goes up in the air and KD picks up his second foul Coach Cal talking with Sam Cassell keep went to call him cassel’s it’s Cassel singular and he has the basketball as we speak and they want to time up the N will take time 259 left in the first and the Chicago Bulls have come back to take the lead 22 to 20 over the New Jersey Nets Southside Legends are back on NVC Sports Chicago put it on the board yes relive wins from the 2005 season with white socks rewind every day at 4 on NBC Sports Chicago when you’re home there’s nothing like enjoying a classic with a classic Miller like great taste and only 96 calories [Music] [Music] get ready for the NFL draft with former Monsters of the Midway join Alex Brown ol and crouts Dave one instead and host Lawrence Holmes for on the clock NFL Draft preview Wednesday at 6 on NBC Sports Chicago don’t miss Sports Talk live from home I believe that they are absolutely going to have an open competition this is not guaranteed to be Nick F’s job week nights at 6:30 on NBC Sports Chicago and streaming on the my teams app about the black shoes that the Chicago Bulls are wearing every year since 1989 in the playoffs there’s one guy who doesn’t like wearing the black shoes he doesn’t seem to understand it’s Scott Morell he’s wearing black shoes for the second time in his career the other time he wore them was last season in Golden State he says he has bad memories of his Golden State days and the black shoes are reminding of them back to you guys of course Brad s started that in ‘ 89 the Bulls did not win a championship in ‘ 89 but that season was remembered for Michael knock and Cleveland out with the first shot Sherman Douglas into the ball game for New Jersey and there are those who will tell you that New Jersey is much better with Sherman Douglas in the ball game than Sam Cassell well they’re going to put Castell at the point I mean at the uh two guard right William Kennedy Smith and JFK Jr Tak it in the ball [Applause] game Douglas misses the first he had a great ball game in their win Sunday was it Sunday over uh over the Pistons he played terrific [Applause] basketball play all the one minute in the game 18 points 11 rebounds six or seven assists rman comes up by the Bulls break it a little differently now as Dennis comes up from the middle to break it instead of that quick pass to the side down low MJ with away jum and out Van Horn is there Jersey continues to this game at this straight Bulls leaded by one is Tony inside har Nice Shot Bo that’s a pretty move by R 11 points here in the first quarter nicely done here’s a guy that they didn’t expect to play H his back a couple days ago and they’ve been nursing it back two minutes left in the first period as Van Horn has it down ball this is a big match up for the bus van hor and Tony kach asj comes down with the rebound goes Baseline down this pass deflected go out of bounds and belong took a big step in and then tried to throw it across to Pippen who was ready for this the smash but they tip it out of bound in the paint the Bulls leaded 14-8 the Bulls doing some scoring down low Dennis looking for the open man and it’s harp he got terrific position but just couldn’t put the basket 2421 plls is the cell has [Music] it kcks it up Douglas with the [Applause] jumper what’s happening on here oh the ball got away MJ and Sam Cassell and Sam little C talking to yeah that’s John you the old line you don’t t on super well let’s see what happens if they go right down right away there’s a technical watch it watch it yes sir wrong guy you were good wrong guy I know I know I know this this set it upell [Applause] wrong guy to fol Joey Crawford oh exactly but you know what you called the technical before he called the foul he called the foul yep that was pretty good I’m I’m impressed there he is talking to Joey Crawford Sam will leave Lucius Harris comes in lucious Harris a little bigger player than Sam Cassell a pretty versatile offensive player but do carry the credentials that sell that M Harris right 2523 bulls with with a quick jump he just came to the game the first time he touched the ball he shot Scotty for three yeah F break three-pointer by Scotty P and the second for the Bulls another $50 the charitables from car r 23 gos as Douglas has it in the right [Applause] side Gil makes the move great move along the right side and Kendall Gill puts it in he’s a guy that had some points taken away from him per game by Keith Van Horn coming in here’s a guy that’s given them up and has played very great team basketball down the stretch with everybody injured he’s played well MJ drives inside head it knock new Scotty comes up with it six on the shot CL har drives in count foul for Ron Harper the basket’s good but it’s going to be on going after Rodman I think Michael Michael’s going to be the shooter on the Play Harper gets the basket and as he goes in look at right right there Harris just uh cleans him out so Harris picks the foul up Brandy Brown checks in Ron Harper gets a great hand from the bench as he comes he gets high FES from everybody Big Time 10.4 on the clock Jordan to shoot [Music] one 3125 bulls with the lead shot clock is off Douglas drives foul Bulls had that foul to come so it’s 4 Points 4.7 it’s only the third foul on the Bulls Tommy in first and the last two minutes as you and I no 4.7 see what they do here Douglas spins tough shot oh golly what a tough shot is right he put it in we have played one period of the first playoff game of the 1998 NBA playoffs and the Chicago Bulls lead the New Jersey Nets 31- 27 for over 80 years Nissan has been with you through thick and thin and now 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is the only thing you’re sweating [Music] [Applause] field goals New Jersey and the bulls actually the Nets made one more but the Bulls have a couple three-pointers assists four more for the Bulls and inside the bulls with 16 of their 31 points Ron Harper put a quite an outstanding first quarter here’s a Bullet Pass from Michael as har comes right in to lay it in and here comes pman gives it to Har smoke Steve in the lineup Scott Burell go a little change shot was an airball and Burell with the [Music] rebound Scotty with it on the way goes on top for Randy BR Randy Baseline jumper is in and out and Lucius Harris with a rebound kill bulls come over to double team right away with him down low van inside block by Scotty but go tending is called pip got up very quickly but go tending called on the play they like to jam that pass did save it no didn’t if spots just a little bit of daylight there he’s going to drop that pass down so the bulls turn it over here and a chance to tie it up now by the [Music] Nets Douglas with Randy Brown right there [Music] defensively B pass inside was a little too tall out of bounds it’ll belong to the Bulls from our commad power cam red Scotty Pippen show that to you as soon as we can new camera Ang for I think you’re going to like this one her brings it down to the corner Van Horn chases him down that’s one of the guys that John caliper said this week would not beat the Bulls is Steve cerr two on the shot clock Scotty in the lane puts it up in [Music] air he said that Steve Kerr is a guy that Snipes against them and always causes New Jersey problems he said believe it or not the other guy he talked about was Jud buler he said those two guys continually cause US problems Good Help by Scotty barell comes over to help out but Van Horn puts it in anyway great presence for Miss the Easy Touch over the top a lot of guys would have panicked bang that one off the iron Morell wanted to go inside good defense by New Jersey Scott barell along deuce in and out and Van Horn right there for the rebound New Jersey with a chance to top G backand good defense right there lucious Harris with the follow got five and we got a timeout 9 Minutes 32 seconds left in the first half here at the United Center in Chicago and the Bulls lead New Jersey 33 to 31 today every business is digital from web design and development to thirdparty Integrations americaneagle.com delivers Innovative website and digital Solutions driving growth for their clients their program for the American management association increased visibility and strengthened member engagement empowering Associates in driving their overall mission need to build membership let’s talk americaneagle.com building your digital mindset Chicago is known for rallying around its sports teams but now it’s time to for each other as we face one of the biggest opponents of our lifetime know we face it together as teammates as teammates as teammates the immediate future maybe unknown but one thing we do know the games will return home and we will be together again but for now be safe be positive and be Chicago be Chicago be be Chicago Chicago Chicago be [Applause] Chicago playoffs listen closely now a jump pass to Jordan off to the left Michael double team on the drive in for the left gets chased into the corner comes right back through the foul wow oh Powerhouse JD there’s a poster play folks oh you know buddy did I lose it you know what every time he he shows you move like that something had seen before he went around two players came back stuffed over youing and yeah wow oh I heard that the first time and I hey this is this is a must run we got to use this well I what Phil said that last time baral took a jump shot outside missed it and they came down and get fouled herris gets fouled Phil was talking about they’re fronting Scotty but wait be patient to try to get the ball in because he’s got an advantage done all right here’s here’s the replay from our com at power cam the new shot Reds tell me if you like this one all right here comes a Van Horn driving pip gets up and get that out of good shot yeah [Music] pushes itead to Scotty on the right [Music] side Steve comes around the double streaks a little bit unbalanced now there they go good pass got it and he’s foul yeah nice play and that’s what I said if they see the guy going down the Baseline they get it to him now Van Horn got swatted in the eye as he went by watch this barell drops the pass to him [Music] and as Scotty makes the basket watch his hand come down well you can’t see it there but he catches Van Horn in the side nice play Michael comes back for the Bulls Carri KD and Chris Gatling in for New Jersey Phil comes in sometimes and New Jersey has six men on the floor Sherman Douglas is hiding in front of us counting six guys Bernie frier looks at John and says well you know what this happened at in New Jersey when the Bulls won on the last second play they had four guys on the floor well so they want to make up for yeah can’t do that you can’t no carryover you don’t put it in the bank and bring it back out right it’s like at home you get some points from your wife you use him right then and there you do not save him wait for the next weekend eat there that rainy day yeah that’s right Douglas goes down low to Van Horn with Scott Burell on him Van Horn Scotty over to help out and a foul on Scott barell got him in the arm this is a team you don’t really want to put some free throw line either because is an excellent free throw shooter so is Van Horn K and John they’re hard to double team because if you come from Sherman Douglas he can hit the outside shot Kendall Gil can Carrie kles and if you come from Gatling or Jason Williams those are guys that’ll follow it up great rebounders good moves inside [Applause] Dennis is I think he was looking at our camera Tony kach wants to check in comes from pip pip gets the rest he leaves with 14 points five out of six him from the [Applause] field bulls with a two-point lead 634 and again they try and cut that pass off the bulls with reverse in the back court bring it to the other side Tony finds MJ on the wing with K on with the jumper and it’s good from the left wing Michael with eight three of seven from the field he’s got three rebounds and an assist darer Scotty double figures with 14 har 13 down first up again uh gets knacked [Applause] away well he just just doesn’t look nice does he he looks like a a senior in high school or a freshman in college doesn’t he you’re right yeah I mean he’s a freshman in the NBA but Jerry fiddles comes inside the finger roll Jason Williams right there he’s F go to the line another rebound for Williams now he’s got five Rodman had four rebounds before this guy came in the game now all of a sudden he’s putting a little pressure on Dennis going strong and let’s see what his that band on his right hand does to him Vicki Simkins will check in after every game of the 1998 NBA playoffs including the ones on NBC go live in the locker room for exclusive player interviews and postgame analysis the Norman check the playoffs play on Fox Sports Chicago well they take barell out Lucius Harris comes in now for uh Van Horn they took forell out so Dicky could guard Van Horn but uh there you go Johnny when you and you’ve played sick I know that you had a tremendous streak in the NBA should have the longest consecutive streak but you were forced to sit out one ball game but when you were sick did you like to come out and then go back in or you just want to keep playing uh no I could use a little rest you know you play in streaks and then you’d uh sit down but comes up short on that was always a little help yeah here he k for three from the left wing very close deep tapped it to Dicky simp again the pressure put on by New Jersey Tony between the circles finds Dennis Robin on the right side Michael wanted Dicky to go inside dick put Williams is right there Douglas acromatic move no Douglas with the T and it still goes to New Jersey as Dennis Had It Go off of his [Applause] leg at an upcoming Bulls home playoff game the first 10,000 fans in the United Center receive a bulls rally tow courtesy of the Chicago Sun Times Kos goes inside Gatling with a fadeaway jumper he’ll hit dead all night he is really good inside he’s got a lot of moves for clever around the basket looking like Tony maybe not quite as odd with his moves nothing against Tony because he’s very very good with those moves but ging’s got about a thousand of them down low oh Dicky to screen Steve couldn’t make the shot Douglas comes right inside gives it back to Gatling for the EAS he went right by the basket he hurt himself a little bit he hurt himself a little bit Douglas yeah he is kind of limping and dming a little bit he went by the basket and then threw the ball off to Gatling there was a [Music] [Applause] [Music] nice Michael with it on the right side makes the move had it kicked away Douglas pushes up the floor galling is running hard douas gives it to Tony coach and they Tony right away [Music] we got a timeout here’s how Sherman Douglas got hurt not too sure he didn’t step out of bounds on that play 627 left first half the Bulls and Nets are [Music] tied what if buying a car was more than just buying a car what if buying a car came with convenience and options [Music] and what if buying a car not being a part of the community the Roman AO group is donating a portion of their profits to child cancer Charities we’ve always believed that buying a car was about more than just buying a car that’s why there’s only one Bob ran don’t miss Sports Talk live from home I believe that they are absolutely going to have an open competition this is not guaranteed to be Nick F’s job week nights at 6:30 on NBC Sports Chicago and streaming on the my teams app the my teams app is the number one pick for all your Bears draft coverage stream shows with former Monsters of the Midway listen to the under Center podcast and read articles from insiders the choice is easy download the my teams app now it’s a second quarter netson Bulls tied at 38 and the Bulls were hoping dicki could Simpkins could become a Force Off the Bench oh yes see I don’t know if that’s what they had in mind but that’s Sherman Douglas going down and Sherman left the game now Sam Cassell back in the game our Budweiser NBA profiles kindall Gill he led the Big 10 in scoring as a senior in eight years in the NBA about 16 points a game they switch on that screen in fact they double team that screen and roll for the Bulls Dennis kicks it right side for Mike tries to go Baseline comes underneath and lays it in that’s great when you can use the basket as EXT screener to keep the man from being able to block your shot that’s what he did he went around K and then came up on the other side and nobody could really get over cell picks up his dribble shot clocked at six and five as Kendall Gill has it Tony almost knocked it away Chris Gatling top of the circle and MJ pulls down the rebound 40 to 38 plls with the lead like from about 12 back of the ra Williams with a rebound K in the think Sim reaches in takes it away see if he gets Steve Cur for three had to go back and get that ball otherwise he he had a wide open three couldn’t get himself lined up di a yes he stayed in bounds that was the big thing I was worried about I saw him open you saw him open he ran around came back in and watch him make the play watch him Circle this coming out of the corner your hope he stays in bounds he gets it and goes up and it’s fing Jason Williams beautifully done watch Dennis just drops the ball down to him up he goes and hammers it home one more time huh yeah it’s worth it Ron Harper comes back in on with Scotty Pippen Steve Kerr sits down Vicky hits that makes the three-point play 4338 bulls with the lead coming up on five minutes left in the first half with the runner in and out Scot him he push it up the floor by in the middle dicki comes down with it and touchs it out of bounds Bulls thought there was a foul Joey Crawford the official good noty the game and Horn post up Tony on him [Music] M go hit it away out of bounds New Jersey ball with four in the shot clock and as advertised Ronnie cyle comes in but New Jersey wants a 22nd timeout will Up full time out now they say a full timeout so 428 left in the first half a full timeout by the Nets and the Bulls lead New Jersey 43- 38 here at the United Center our connection make powerful things happen uniting individuals and communities we are rotary we are people of action with over 1 million members we know what people can do when they come together around the world generations of leaders build new friendships and solve problems turning great ideas into reality take action with us find out more at rotary.org action Mariah hberman here from from discover Wisconsin join me and the rest of the DW crew every week on this station for all things Wisconsin continue the adventure on social media and discoverwisconsin.com for behindth scenes content and great Wisconsin giveaways including a chance to win a free vacation this week’s featured PR package could take you to Sparta just visit discoverwisconsin.com for [Music] details plls lead at 4338 about four and a half left here in the second quarter coming up at halftime in our Chevy dealers halftime report Chad Norm will have first half highlights Eric Collins is standing by what’s up partner yeah guys last night a manager from Michael Jordan’s restaurant called up some of the Nets and offered them free dinner if they came to Michael’s Restaurant well Jason Williams flat out forbade the Nets to go and eat he felt that Michael was trying to fatten him up trying to be nice to him Bo he slaughtered them in this series so Jason said nuh-uh back to you guys all right right 4 seconds on the clock let’s see what happens here trying to get open in the lane oh they didn’t get it beautiful play they put the stop on Cassel and Van Horn was all alone underneath but he took too much time Tommy getting the ball down to where he wanted it here it is a little hand off they chase him around wide now now if he shoots the ball it’s okay but here he goes [Music] up Michael post it up down low there’s the turnovers tie at five and points off 9 to2 boy that’s terrific for the Bulls Michael look like he got hit in the hand and he’s upset Phil is upset in the sideline gets head Kendall Gill offensive on Kendall Gill he’s very upset calry jumps off says it’s a bad call but Lou gr said he stepped right into him and I think Louis was waiting for one more word you know I think goes one more word our comment power cam John here it comes all right Tony right in the the area Tony with it on the right side on top and a holding call Carrie KD I think has picked up his third personal foul yep off the ball just pipp and trying to go down and post up and the two smaller guards now here comes luci’s Harris [Music] again technical [Music] a t on John Calipari well Louie was waiting for it last time John he kept waiting and waiting and waiting and finally he called it you know what he called it on Harris Harris yeah he he he signaled over to the bench but okay Kendall Gil Kendall Gil finally got it and now Gil’s talking to him [Music] again harp gets in the car I thought it was on Cal because immediately C Pari went ballistic course he can do that the drop of a half MJ for three top of the circle nope and the rebound pulled down by Lucius Harris 4438 blls with the lead about three and A2 left in the first half shut the gate here a little bit on him let’s see what happens Ronnie cyle down low get his first trashing but no that’s a foul and Sam Cassell and Scotty pipper going at it now that this started a minute ago and Michael pushes Scotty out of the way when they were at the top of the circle and casselle threw a little little forearm into Scotty and Scotty is still upset with him be ready here they come talking Cel top of the circle 315 left in the first half as cyly has it down low spit and a foul on Dicky simps well we talked about him coming in and being able to draw fouls quickly he drew two fouls within 5 Seconds talked to Ronnie a little bit before the game cycl and I said how do you feel and he says I’m tired he says I just I don’t have any stamina right now he said they’re talking to me about 15 minutes and he said I’ll be honest I don’t know how I can do it my foot still hurts um but he said I’m going to go out and give it a try I practiced really well the last two days but he said I just he said the longer I play the less effective I’ll be it doesn’t take an awful lot of stamina to get the position you know to get the position is okay but he have to run back and forth down the court he gets great [Music] [Applause] position that’s one of the big keys to his game is getting that initial position down low so that he can take a quick dribble and get open Tony was on top for Scotty trying to go by Harris Harris Cuts him off and the ball goes out of bounds it’ll belong to the bulls with 301 left in the first half 13 on the clock in an upcoming Bulls home playoff game the first 10,000 fans in the united Senate will receive a bull’s hat courtesy of Ure one Qui pass inside Dicky with a monster J Dicky he’s got two beautiful slams here he’s got five points pip found him open at them now they want to go Cy he wants the ball down oh Dicky just threw down didn’t get call for that play and hard with good defense and that really is good as he just Taps the ball [Applause] away Kendall Gill will trigger the inbound pass now cyle will come right back and try and get position down low Cel makes the move inside and put it in it’s only his second basket he’s two for five he’s got three assists and a rebound Four Points 4641 goals with the lead Michael goes down low Kendall comes across knocks it out of bulls ball JN is the rush still there for the Bulls oh here’s Dicky Simpkins with a strong move Bo dicki just up and he reacts to it after he Powers it in yeah Tony starts the back in continues to back and puts it in Tony C with the post up Mo now Tony hit a three in the first quarter that’s his first basket now he’s two for four from the fields played 19 minutes double team almost travel shot clock at n a Cy spins basine puts it he got it this is what the guy can do for you he gets you going the wrong way and he gets a high five from Jack pale the spin move up he goes and lets it Fly who that Harper ran Harper does pick up the foul [Applause] 4844 now cyy with four points WS have five bench points all from Dicky Simpkins 14 bench points for New Jersey and a foul on the play cell Gill hip goes to a free throw line well you’re you’re right Tommy I just looking they got n10 14 points Off the Bench the Bulls have five and Dicky brought off five of those Scotty hits the first he’s got one more Pip with 15 points leads all the scores here harp at 13 in the first quarter minute and a half left Brian Evans the forward out of Indiana get set the check in Douglas now picks up his dribble shot clock at six and five kill with the crossover move goes right to the basket lays it in good strong move by Kendall Gil Scotty pushes it up to floor double team and comes up with and Tony reached out fou him but he’ll get two shots well the Bulls had a lead here of uh Five Points and then uh Kendall Gill comes up here and bothers Pippen steals the ball comes on down Tony reaches out and grabs him takes the foul Hilt another outstanding free throw shooter and then here’s the drive he made just a second ago with a couple seconds on the clock Steve cerr will check in for the PO as the first free throw goes in by Kendall Gil nine points for him Kerr comes in and Ron Harper will lead har got three [Applause] foul Gil pretty good shooter Bull’s lead is down to one now coming up with a minute left in the first [Applause] [Music] half down low Michael turns and looks back in in the lane got him on the hand Dicky smashed that one down through but that’s Lucius Harris on the foul again Michael taking at good position instead of the fade away he knows who he’s got there he’s single team I watch him go right to the middle here and Harris comes out and just gets him on that right shooting Hand Randy Brown will come in there it is [Applause] yep Steve cerr comes out here’s Randy [Music] well against the Nets as he has I think just about every other team in the NL 50- 48 bulls with the lead under a minute left here in the first half hor had it knocked away loose ball tapped out with nine of the and it’s Bull’s ball good scrim Here Comes Steve comes back Randy Brown comes out Phil Jackson playing the offense defense game let’s see they going pip says too let’s see if they go for that offensive Force Dicky Simpkins gets it to mik kendil called for the hand check well there much much question about that one comes Randy Ste so they wanted a two for one and they draw the foul here here comes the substitutions Jason Williams he’s putting that uh protective not a cast really a different one uh he says he’s only got one well he said he going to throw thr it away if it comes off right if if I don’t like it I’ll just throw it away and then what are they going to do not play me if it’s a check those things out because they can be lethal weapons too might be saying that boy Van Horn just does not look good look at the way he’s hanging his head just you can tell and they want a timeout 202 timeout called timeout New Jersey 30.2 seconds left 52- 48 bulls with the lead over the Nets John caliper gets his team [Applause] together well there’s a 9C differential this guy have you seen the Sam I saw this guy before the game uh Sam Cassel that’s really [Music] good Dicky Simpkins they has talk to him a little bit and uh what he’s done game here it is he sets a good screen here he gets the ball comes in get a stuff and he got another play where he hammered it down made the free throw Dick’s got five points he’s got uh stand there talking to Phil Jackson but I thought Phil was TI I think he sits down and Burell comes back in oh what you going to say I I think he was talking him about that thing on his hand now he’s got a blue covering it he had another cover oh I see what you’re saying yeah he just had he just had the the brace itself oh great play by pipp game clock that’s what’s left the shot clock is off pep could have taken it on in they forced a fast break but the balls want to go for the very last second Scotty with the fake goes by Brian that shot is Scotty thought he got fouled the Bulls are really upset well that might be a horse a piece they each teex winner is is [Applause] [Music] upset Scotty talks to him there’s the steal by Scotty as he comes around and knock it off a cycl pushes it up the floor and yeah looked like he got him on the arm and Phil Jackson was very upset right there that’s where he got him all right in halime the Bulls lead the Nets 52 to 4 the problem with hanging on of the past is when you’re always looking back you can’t see what’s coming forward Collision warning with emergency breaking assist standard on Sportage tell you ride sento SX and SOS SX part of Kia is tough and ready lineup of SUVs at Kia we’re committed to care so we’re offering 120 days of deferred payments and 0% APR for up to 75 months the Mega Millions jackpot is huge normally we say that money should go to someone in Illinois not our neighboring states but right now we need to come together come together like we’re one big state but we get to be the capital it was our idea download the app or play online the Mega Millions jackpot is getting bigger and bigger normally we’d want someone in Illinois to win that money and not some other state but right now we’re rooting for everyone even Wisconsin Good Luck Wisconsin your friend Illinois download the app or play online we’re getting ready for quarter number three it’s 52 to 48 Bulls on top of the Nets and the man who complet completed the game plan for the Chicago Bulls is Bill cartright Bill uh kind of a close game probably closer than when you would have liked in the first half but uh what did you see well this game is pretty much gone the script uh the big thing about this teams are really good at transition we want to make sure we get back with them identify their shooters and definitely keep him out of the lane well we wish you luck in the second half hey we need some yeah thanks for stopping by that’s Bill cartright the man who put it all together let’s see how the Bulls do in the second half that’s go back to Tom and red guys take it away all right thanks Eric let’s take a look at our pain Weber first half stats New Jersey makes 20 the Bulls 19 they take just about the same number of shots field goal percentage naturally pretty close free throws Bulls make four more and take four more rebounds 24 to9 offensive the same assists 16-9 and there’s the four blocks by New Jersey John Calipari and Keith Van Horn did not come back out they’re going to try and give him some fluids in the locker room they did not allow him to come out here at the start of the second half so Keith Van Horn is not even on the floor and until further further notice he won’t be on the floor well uh while we’re away there Joey Crawford the official met with uh Jason Williams and Phil Jackson looking looking at the bandaging on his hand and they were kind of laughing a little bit but uh they wanted to know if there was any problem from our comat power cam the United Center in Chicago what a beautiful Arena this is is the Chicago Bulls have playoff game number one here at the United Center Eric Collins is our sideline announcer Johnny Kerr our analyst my name is Tom D James angio Joe Coro Aldo Perry with his last game with us tonight John did he thank you by the way he didn’t get a chance to but I’m sure he’ll drop something off at the house I I would think so Ronnie stoo is here tonight mohen Ram did you see mohen made the trip and Tamara Anderson is back with us welcome back Tamara she’s our stage manager making sure you and I stay in line and she is good at it well the Bulls will start the same way that they opened uh they will start with Jason Williams in Keith Van Horn spot and Chris Gatling at the center cell goes down low inside Gatling blocked by Tony loose ball picked up by Ron [Applause] Harper Michael pops out thenis turns and looks for the open man inside it’s Michael double pups couldn’t get it and Jason Williams with a rebound Williams with a seventh rebound of the game each player now with a watch the shot box underneath the baset Williams post up wed it [Music] down backs in puts it off the glass no Jason Williams ta Chris ging is right there and a follow call Johnny I like these two together Gatling and Jason Williams they are fearless on the boards and Gil attack exit Tony kach on the foul second shot goes up and there’s Jason Williams just kept it [Music] alive Gatling missed that he’ll get one more free throws have not been by either team that’s what they’re eight for 14 Bulls 12 of s 17 5249 bulls with the lead a minute gone here in the third [Music] period MJ post up double team triple team Baseline jump Michael puts it in I think instead of the fadeaway we ought have just call that the the Jordan or the MJ ball is knocked loose Cassel comes back up with it Cassel the runner no Jason Williams with the rebound got it again makes the move inside miss that one pick up the foul well I’ll tell you what again again the ball kept Alive by Jason William he’s got 10 rebounds right now he’s just dominating the board they’ve got 29 rebounds to 20 for the Bulls the next closest guy to him is Rodman with six and then they’ve got Lucius Harris who came in at the guard spot got fired in the first half Scotty comes around the screen hollering for an illegal defense Gatling one away from Tony oh that’s not Sam Cassell Sam Cassell with and now he comes right over to Scotty and he’s going to walk right by Scotty and he had some words for pip at an upcoming bullsone playoff game the first 10,000 fans in the United Center will receive a bulls rally tow courtesy of the Chicago Sun TI MJ gets it down low spins Baseline had it knocked away got it back had that one knocked away and Bulls ball looking for a jump so good defense underneath P bounces inside Michael H and got foul and Kendall Gill comes up hopping like he’s being hurt might be able to walk it [Music] off get Eric Collins what’s up guys an update on the status of Keith B horn you may have noticed he’s not out anywhere on the bench he’s still in the locker room more than likely he’s going to stay in the locker room until the fourth period and then try and give it a go so they’re going to have to go 12 minutes without uh one of their bigger guns back to you guys Kendall Gill looked like he might have banged that left knee of his still a little ginger isn’t he as he’s walking out toward half court Tommy not two minutes have gone by here it’s 10:3 to play and they’ve got three three fouls on [Applause] him 5649 bulls with the [Applause] lead Hil comes off the screen finds Douglas K pops out and MJ just denied that pass and we’ve got a whole foul Tony I think three on [Applause] Tony there’s the [Music] bump so they get a fresh shot clock Sherman Douglas comes off the Gatling screen Gill makes the move inside Gatling for the slam they thought that had uh that Kendall Gill had trampled over the top of Harper but not to be 5651 bulls with the lead Michael pops out down L Scot it double team harp from 15 oh very short K with the rebound k for three over the top there’ll be a turnover Bulls ball the Miller Genuine Draft shoot the B three on three classics sched for August 1st and second at Grand Park check the Chicago Tribune for an entry form or pick one up at any sport Mar store call 31245 4000 for more information Michael around the screen top of the circle jumer goes in 20 for Michael and timeout New Jersey 854 left in the third and the Nets want a timeout the blls lead New Jersey 58 to 51 we’ve always had villains to face bad guys to take down but you you are the most horrible of all we’re not here because we have to be we’re here because we’ve had enough of you every single one of us is Mor but inside of us we’re all heroes so stand up with us stand up to fight stand up to cancer visit standup to cancer.org to learn [Applause] [Music] more has it Backes 854 left in the third kind of a slow starting third period the Bulls lead at 5851 the net shooting terribly John one for eight from the field but they’ve got six rebounds four of them offensive that to keep keep it alive anyway whoa Gatling gives it back to carry K KD off the screen from Jason K picks up his dribble finds dougas lock trying to get it out to Michael Ball loose and MJ comes up with it Michael pushes it up the floor around the screen stop fires it and it’s [Applause] intercepted post him drive the ball post him drive the ball he doesn’t leave any question does he and what he wants a defensively play him tight but don’t foul right kles as the shot clock went off Jason Williams with a rebound bounces it inside Gatling and those two with a high low game like that are really tough to defend 11 rebounds and he just in there working hard this has not got a rebound here now in this half gatling’s got all their points by the way in this quarter so Dennis with the down low 10 in the shot clock MJ finds he’ll take the three from the right side and hit second free he’s going to send another 50 to [Applause] charitables G fakes the shot looked like he slipped looked like his feet went out from under him but Denis gets the foul and discredit Dennis doesn’t say anything all better [Music] not goes in he leans against his body it just look like those shoes it’s the shoes Williams top of the circle finds Douglas now Gatling is trying to post up Dennis doing a nice job of denying him the basketball g k comes inside the left hand put it up and Scotty comes out of there with it’s a 4 out two PS Breon just hit a three from there a second to go no Scotty tapped it still going going after it’s loose and Jason Williams comes up with it Williams finds Kendall Gill who puts it in Scotty Pippin just getting up now and here come the Bulls on the other end MJ from 15 with a jumper that’s go gets it right back he’s got 22 he’s got all the points except that three now and the quarter here 6355 bulls with the lead 620 left in the [Applause] third comes around the scen gives it backas runs [Applause] over Bulls were looking for an offensive foul there I don’t know if Dennis was inside that dotted line or not hars trying to lo oh Scotty got it he looked away and then looked back and still caught the basketball and put it in that’s good catching collecting instead of trying to make a move before you get it he made sure he got the ball and that was just a little and John that’s a hard pass to catch Sherman Douglas from 16 short and Ron Harper with a rebound Tony running hard M down the left side harp with a runner short and offensive foul yeah harp had nowhere to go harp harp had absolutely nowhere to go picks up the foul and here’s the the play we talked uh ComEd power cam over the top and then Pip with a little underhand roll now harp should have just stopped that time and he said my fault [Music] Douglas oh Scot he saw that the whole way can he win the race you bet they went underneath him on the play and he still made the basket comes back 19 for pip that’s about what he a against this club with a 10-point lead Now suck up that defense a little bit [Music] [Applause] here Kendall Gil has it the right way Scotty on H stop with the jumper out Den high for the rebound gets it out to Scotty’s quickly down the floor Tony goes inside for pip Scotty double team go the no what oh no play they call a foul on Gatling and it’s going to be out out of bounds on his side and we got a Timeout on the floor 438 left in the third the fans still love it the Bulls lead the Nets 6757 20 20 second timeout here let’s see what they decide to call it a full one or not no he just everybody out talking to their players so all right here’s the here’s the play underneath pitman’s got the ball he’s going to flip it over to top right here and they said he got fouled before he even got the shot up so let’s take a look at pip over the top here okay F must have occurred let’s see if you see it here JN yeah they said no basket Dennis is dancing away he wanted it so so will inbounds it the bulls with a 10-point lead looking to expand that in the period New Jersey four of 14 Bulls six of eight yeah but the Bulls now are five of their last five in the field Scotty splits The Defenders right side Tony inside Michael with the that’s that’s the most wide open he’s been in a post situation long yeah Michel with 24 and he givs the balls that 12 point lead Douglas on the dribble top of the circle Lucius Harris oh Michael tapped it right back to him inside Jason Williams and a foul on Tony Tony gets his fourth foul Ronnie cley comes in at the lineup Gatling leaves Gatling had uh five points for them in that quarter cyle comes back he had four points and three rebounds in the first half Bulls six of six in the last three minutes let’s see what they they’re going to bring Bill Winnington in here to go against cyy I would uh leave it open a little bit first Tony with the Cy Le looks for the open man ball tapped and Sherman Douglas has it shot clock at seven back to Cy from 12 a terrible fadeaway shot that’s a rusty shot Scotty pushes it up the floor Tony underneath yeah Tony hard into the stands comes right up gets a little hand then they’ll take that foul that was Lucius Harris with his fourth foul here’s pip looking what’s he got no look to the right Tony goes up and gets hit well this is the team that likes to run gets a transition and right now the Bulls are the ones that are opening up here a little bit with some good running of their own Tony miss the first Michael goes back to talk to Phil Jackson Randy Brown is coming for harp I believe Bill look at this bill Winnington with his jacket his son has got his jacket here at half court half he can’t get it he’s he wants to take it back to the bench and Bill was holding who that Robbie oh Joe’s son I’m sorry Jo Joe son Joe Klein son he was going to take the jacket back and build his hell on it nobody told me you know what do you do if they refuse to give you a jacket just called him take smack them carry KD for three and and out Tony with a rebound pushes it up the floor Ry com you know he pulled a string on it loose ball behind the back fin can’t quite get it he pulled a string on that pass and he got a crowd gives him a standing evation Tony throws it back Dennis flat out with a dive if that had not had a little English on it that would have could have gone right to him but had that little turn on it little curveball boy they cely has seen more people around him when he got the ball the last two times and how believe he has in his career makes theide good fou and we got a timeout 247 left in the third the BS L it over New Jersey 69 to 57 hi it’s Jan from Toyota as part of your community we’re here to help you during these challenging times keeping your Toyota safe and reliable is important especially right now many of our service centers are open schedule service online and drop off and pick up your vehicle with no contact need to replace your old vehicle most Toyota dealers offer online shopping and will defer your first payment for 90 days we’re here for you contact your local Toyota dealer to see how they can help Toyota choosing an energy company raises many questions who can make my electricity and natural gas work smarter where can I find a company 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nobody on him he’s got 24 in game so two free throws Now by Gary KD coming up Michael Jordan was the guy that put him there his first foul of the game M seven out of 10 from the field here they’re four out of 18 Eric Eric what do you got anything yeah guys just a moment ago a very animated John Calipari in the Huddle implored his guys to go straight to the basket he said the way we beat this team is by charging right to the basket it’s very important not to settle for jump shots take it to the hole guys back to you I can’t disagree with what he’s saying that’s what they been successful especially here in the third quarter they haven’t fallen behind Now by 10 points Kendall Gill fights with Dennis for the rebound it’s still Dennis comes up over looking for Randy Brown out to [Applause] [Music] Michael bill wington is in the ball game Tony C coach checks out [Music] Dennis Threw It on KN he waited for Michael and he’s very good at letting the cutter go by him and a lot of times the guy guarding that cutter relaxes just for a step and Dennis will find him at that time they throw it away and it’s still a 10-point lead here both teams in foul trouble Scotty comes over to help out on defense he’s right there with Carri KD KD with the fake comes underneath puts it up no rebound Michael two minutes left in the third B’s led by 10 pip gets it back to MJ Andy Brown looks for the open man Bulls in a little bit of standing right now offensively there time is running down five on a clock four Michael up that’s did tennis with a rebound lost it Sherman Douglas right there 10-point BS lead a minute and a half left in the third Cy Le down low now battling with Bill Winnington he lost it no did they get it back yet did little jump shot no Randy Brown goes high for that wide open by kend Gill you can put that in the bank normally close this time little latees looking try to get down on Carri K ping but there’s the L and there’s the land just what they want they took their time Tommy they wanted to get it down lad to pip they did Pip with 21 points and it hadn’t been pretty but the Bulls are opening up the lead here 7159 the defense their defense has been terrific and that’s all they hope to do is turn up the defense and so many things come on now Randy Brown fouls Sherman Douglas on a play in an upcoming Bulls home playoff game the first 10,000 fans in the United Center will receive a Chicago Bulls hat courtesy of Ure [Music] one Sherman with a little practice you can always use a little practice right John yes see Randy in the background talking off to the left Bill Jackson wants Steve cerr into the ball game see if Randy comes out bulls have held them to what 11 points in this quarter I’ll tell you Joe Klein son made the playoffs didn’t he Joe didn’t make the roster but his son is all over the place good work Little Joe that’s not his [Music] [Applause] name there’s pop what a great guy yeah absolutely thing not to be oh yeah and you know what when they asked Bill Winnington how he felt about making it he he said I can’t be elated because we’re 13 guys on this club and he said I feel bad for Joe ball Stripped Away yeah and that’s they were both talking about it a lot they knew the the eventuality that one of them probably wasn’t going to make it and of course Dicky uh Simpkins making it after not making it for years so and he was not he he couldn’t come out and and say how e static he was to be there so that was kind of nice Michael shoot two free throws misses the first and see if they want to come down and go two for one or if they want to just make sure they get a shot they talked a lot in the New York papers this week about how they want to attack the Bulls and it’s been just what they’ve wanted to do they’ve just wanted to go right to the basket and they wanted this guy Sherman Douglas to do as much of it as he could bill winning for nice job bichael gets it they’ll take one good job for Bill he couldn’t reach out and grab the ball but he could smack at to Mike shot clock at 12 1110 so about 2 and 1/2 seconds different shot clock in game clock watch you Bill hold your ground MJ’s pass was deflected off somebody’s head who is it Jason way well anyway the Bulls will have there’s four nine on the clock three seconds that the Bulls will have it for Michael’s going to try to take KD underneath and see if Pippen can find him oh he threw it my and he didn’t wasn’t there 4 seconds 3 seconds two KD runs over Steve cerr oh a fall on Steve yeah K going out of line Steve moves his body just a little bit it looks like he moved it just a half a guy over now let’s see what happen Steve waiting for him well I don’t know maybe he was there and they have just shown the same replay of the crowd they don’t agree s on the clock kides with the point Dennis generally takes this out and can throw a length to the floor he’s looking for Scotty hangs it up finds Bill Winnington and Jason Williams tapped it out it’ll be the end of the third period here at the United Center in Chicago our first round playoff game has the Chicago bows leading New Jersey 72-62 hi I’m Jeff koes and I’m Chris koes inviting you to visit the newly renovated Lexus of Orland take advantage of grand reopening savings on our amazing lineup of Lexus models and arrive at the stadium in style in the luxury leading 2020 Lexus RX SUV or pick our most versatile player the 2020 Lexus NX crossover construction is complete on the allnew Lexus of Orland or as I like to call it Lexus of Orland 2.0 a proud member of the koala family of dealerships calling all doers the on who roll up their sleeves and get things done where others see obstacles you draw inspiration when others settle for the status quo you advocate for change Hello friends it’s Colleen and welcome to St Xavier if purpose and passion drive you join us together we’ll Forge the path to a brighter tomorrow [Music] here’s a Walgreens game summary field goal percentage Bulls at 50 Nets at 41 assist assist 21-13 bulls and three-pointers that’s are 0 for five Bulls three for six let’s go by quarter this is kind of interesting Bulls 31 212 so they’ve gone down but look at New Jersey 27 in the first and 21 and just 20 points in the third quarter and their bench has scored 17 points the Bulls bench with only five and all five of those are by Dicky simpon Bulls inbound the ball with a 10-point lead Tom Michael brings it across the timeline as the crowd continues to make a little noise MJ with it on the right side fourth quarter game one of the NBA playoffs for the Bulls Michael comes down had it knocked away a foul call so that’ be number 10 on Sam cell and or could be on number 10 that’s his fifth Perry goes thing right to Luci [Applause] [Applause] Harris the Miller Genuine Draft shoot the B three on three classic scheduled for August 1st and 2 at Grand Park check the Chicago Tribune for an entry form or pick up one of partip ipating sport Mar stores call 312 455 4000 for more information shoot the Bull sponsored in part by Columbia Healthcare sport Martin AT&T 7362 bulls with the lead 30 seconds gone here in the third in the fourth period as Douglas puts it up high off the glass and that one Falls in Douglas in double figures for them 10 [Music] 7364 bulls with the [Music] lead Scott gell in the ball game for the open man it’s Steve cerr CER penetrates inside fat from 50 the glass and good his first basket of the night he hasn’t had a look at the ball they wouldn’t let him get a sniff of it he knocks that one in off the glass tough shot you know Steve works it’s hard to for you to lead but he works on shots like that that’s right running shots Gatling dribbl it off his own foot now he’s going to try and save it and does five on the shot clock K takes the off balance jumper and Bill Winnington with the rebound gets it out to barell uhoh can he get there and absolutely fast break and draws the foul all the way [Music] down well it it it was just could could barell find him now can you find him make a good two-handed pass on a run yes he gives it Michael Michael goes up and they try to grab him kles tries to grab him but the ball goes through and kles picks the foul up their back court has got some trouble now one more time on a tough pass to catch I mean a tough pass to throw come Ed camera catches this one now he goes up and kles grabs him but it’s too late fre of heights don’t watch that 25 Steve Kerr called for the foul Jason Williams will come back in Ronnie cyy who basically did nothing this time he caught the ball twice and there was nine guys around him I mean it’s a total of two times K comes around the scen Sherman Douglas right to the basket lays it in veteran move I’ll tell you what he was out there in front looking to make a Play Everybody disappeared in a switch and he just took it right on in well bill just going at it with with ging now a little bit they call it Bill Winnington picks up retaliate yeah they bill was cute enough that time I thought he might be we got a timeout time 950 left here at the United Center and the Bulls lead the New Jersey 78 to 66 we live the greatest athletes history in Beijing from shining on the world’s brightest stage winning by daylight Olympic Games Week all week on NBCSN this is our home we’ve never seen it look quite like this but there’s no mistaking it and it’s our job to protect it because the best people to fight for our communities are those within them so if you’ve just bought a Volkswagen or we’re thinking of buying sometime soon we’re here to help with the community-driven promise celebrating 73 years of business steel and lber is Chicago’s oldest and most trusted garage Builder they offer exclusive features and pass savings Along by owning their own lumber yard visit garagebuilding one.com for your new garage the Mega Millions jackpot is huge normally we say that money should go to someone in Illinois not our neighboring states but right now we need to come 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pass is is it deflected deflected by the Bulls says belong to New [Music] Jersey Douglas [Music] Jason Williams post up down low with Simpkins on him picks up his dribble Scott barell T Lo ball in the back 6 seconds on the shot K accelerates right up the floor can you believe that I bet they how can you let the guy Go full you got to make him throw the ball with six on the shot clock you got to get in front of them right absolutely back to 10 the Bulls there sloughing around here a little bit [Music] find Steve cman with the down low goes on top for Morell five on the shot clock barell tough long jumper no kept it alive Dennis keeps it alive Jason Williams tried to save it did to Dennis and Sherman Douglas must have got poked in the eye got him that’s a third foul and here comes K all the way down and they don’t nobody makes him throw the ball off he comes all the way in throws it and then there’s a little tap on the play so I don’t know if KD should get that one but oh yeah 7868 bulls with the lead New Jersey trying to get it under double figures Douglas has to pick up his dribble as Dennis is right there with the help defense played that screen roll very well got foul third foul on the Bulls they’ve got nothing going offensively absolutely nothing and defensively now the what New Jersey wanted to do attack the hoop and they’ve done it and they’ve got the great free throw shooters uh and KD has made his last four but let’s see what Lucius Harris is able to come up with here he he split to the first half bounces the first one and he’ll get one more [Applause] 78- 70 bulls with the [Applause] lead barell goes on top for Scotty pip trying to go by Harris spins fakes puts his shot off the glass short look very short and they are really playing some good defense score here and keep be back yeah running back out here in a second Douglas wants he wanted a score roll they got [Applause] it it is a six-point ball game with 735 [Applause] left goes down low Scotty trying to post up Gatling over to double team inside Dicky Simpkins Lefty hook wasn’t even close and here they come with another rebound that’s 15 in the game for Williams we got a six-point game coming up on seven minutes [Music] left douas picks up his dribble finds K with Scott barell right there and a hand check foul will be called on barell fourth fourth foul on the Bulls Kendall Gill comes in for Harris he gave him a nice lift first half Kendall Gill with 14 in the second just two MJ with 14 in the first 15 in the second we got a timeout Bulls 703 left and the Bulls lead the net 78- [Music] 72 I’m attorney Howard Anin with Lorie marinan do you or someone you know have legal questions call Howard is someone close to you has been hurt at work in an auto accident or died because of someone else’s negligence I’m I’m here to help call 3126 million injury law made personal that’s ankin law your old heating and cooling system is costing you money our preseason air conditioner sale is going on now 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when Michael Jordan was out of the game they missed somebody the monster slam they missed somebody being able to score and they just sort of came down and felt their Oaks as they came at the Bulls that bull still in a six-point lead and Sherman Douglas listens to calip par crowd hollering defense here at the United Center Gatling turn around jumper and he has got a move for every instance 80 to 76 now plls with the lead just under halfway through this fourth period [Applause] [Music] Scotty comes off the screen top of the circle jumper way off Jason W another rebound absolutely he’s got 17 rebounds to go with eight points J this is a guy that had played how long amazing thing was in the first score Dennis had four rebounds right off the bat before Jason Williams got in Dennis has got seven total in the game and uh this guy’s got 18 17 and eight points Sherman Douglas long range Deuce is good it is a two-point ball game with 5 minutes and 16 seconds left we thought the Bulls would show some Rust but again we thought they would bump some of that rust off in the second half it hasn’t gone away Tony finds Michael and carry KD will be called to the reach in foul that’s K’s fifth foul so there’s five on him five on Sam casso see if they come with Harris again real quick here’s the foul trouble you’re talking about Cassell and KDS Lucius Harris with four Kendall gills got three and here comes Harris back in Carri KD will Le goes down low for Michael back to scy MJ trying to post up with Harris on him Doug lost it tried to get it back it’s out of bounds off loose foot Bulls Ball g carry wanted to say something he just walked away and tried real hard not to say a word see if you see it here John watch it get hung up on his back there it [Music] is back to live action as Dicky Simpkins fills the postling on sh clock was going down MJ with up shot look like he may have got hit on the arm but the shot clock goes off well we have a chance for a tie ball game here at the United Center with 438 left the net Trail by a [Applause] pair I think New Jersey has executed that game plan extremely [Applause] well Douglas goes down low Gatling makes the move in the L the hook is good and we are tied in Chicago 17 points for Gatling and they are just attacking it going right after the Bulls and Bulls struggling here looking for something looking for a good shot Scotty with a fake goes inside and got fouled going to the basket Gatling holds up his hand Dennis Rodman coming back in the game that’s their fourth Scotty will shoot two free throws and there’s going to be a timeout New Jersey wants to talk it over 4 minutes and 10 seconds left the Bulls have 80 the Nets have 80 Bulls are trying to get a win all rise the Premier League mornings on [Applause] NBCSN join us all weekend for a look back at the Premier League’s greatest moments gamechanging goal absolutely sensal treasure filled rivalries this is incredible Unforgettable plays and title clinching performances just stering Premier League mornings all weekend on ndcs [Music] greatest city in the world Chicago Illinois John caliper trying to come in here and get what would be a shocking win one happened last night Houston got a win last night over Utah in the Delta Center here’s one of the big reasons John why they are tied right now with the bulls you’re right Jason Williams gets a screen roll now that Sherman Douglas just ups with the with the jump shot from outside then they go oneon-one here comes Chris Gatling up and over the top they’ve out scored the Bulls 14-2 here and last night as you mentioned it was an eighth seed that beat the favors and this period you can see why New Jersey is right there the Bulls shooting miserably from the field pip splits a free throw PS leaded by one coming up on four minutes [Applause] left Douglas looking for Gatling he throw it away you know I was just going to say maybe they’ll come out and switch and take Tony off a Gatling and put Dennis down that’s what they did Dennis forced the issue that time and he uh comes up with the the uh the good defensive positioning Michael with on the wing looks for the open man here comes Jason Williams a dou team P spread out the floor Tony goes on top the right back to Tony back to Ron har in the shot Clon Cony kach from the right side sends another $50 to charitables from CarX Muffler and break but more importantly gives the Bulls a four-point advantage that’s his big that’s his third three Sherman Douglas tries to finds Gatling Bine jump will not go away 19 points for him nobody on it that’s amazing thing you know he’s the leader for them just a soft touch three-point shooting goes four of seven oh for five Tony try to make one more way too strong Dennis tried to get it it’s capped out will belong to New Jersey diagonal diagonal 8482 pulls with the lead 240 left Dennis coming across the lane trying to keep Gatling from getting there Dennis’s fourth foul so Gatling goes to the line now with a chance to tie the game and KD comes back in for Harris yeah I think that’s a good way to put it PS got their in foul trouble early in this thing and now it’s tough to defend free throws just about the same bulls have made two more whoa we talked about his great touch from the side but from 15 ft out that’s so now the crowd will really jump all over Chris Gat oh yeah they’ll give him some trouble now when he gets the ball he’s a one out of three from the free throw line that one was dead center so he splits the free throws 84 83 bulls with the lead coming up on two and A2 remaining hip looks inside for Michael Steve gets it in there there’s the double team f fires and hits Michael on the basine they want to go to this side they need a timeout yep they want a timeout timeout New Jersey and John Calipari is just screaming at Carri KD he is all over KD 8683 bulls with the lead what’s up everybody Don Mitchell here this is vict dep of the Indiana Pacers Jason Tatum from the Boston Celtics what’s up 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to bring him to the middle crowd makes some noise here they know this a big defensive stand for the bull Kendall Gill makes the move lost it got it back and a foul called against the bull p is fifth kend his second oh yeah I got Tony cook coach with the B right so Kendall Gill 80% shooter from there Steve cerr gets the rosin on the hands [Music] 206 KY Sherman Douglas said I can’t be the guy that comes over to help on Michael as the free throw is up and finally in Calipari says hey you’re not the guy at the [Applause] man 8685 go J with it right side for 17 off and Douglas with a rebound New Jersey with a chance to take the lead with under two minutes remaining scen Gatling wants it on the post up down low Dennis trying to keep the ball away from him finally they do go down l g with seven of the shot clock try to back his way [Music] and New Jersey has the lead 8786 with a M and a half left 11 points in his quarter by Gatling and the crowd is stunned [Music] Scot Steve CER right side for Tony MJ trying to post up has it down low with six in the shot clock Michael got mug and he’ll go to the line [Applause] kend [Applause] Gill kles and here they come at him now you’d think that in the Bulls spacing situation if they want Michael down low that they would start with him down low and not Dennis low Michael with 30 two points Steve cerr is let’s see Harper’s in here who’s in Steve comes out talks to Phil Jackson free throw [Applause] percentage Michael is just about where he is in the playoffs and the net one a timeout Sherman Douglas and John caliper call a timeout 1 minute 12 seconds left at the United Center and a lead New Jersey by one when we first opened our door it didn’t take us long to realize we weren’t in the car business at Lexus we were in the people business we needed to be helpful respectful and compassionate to treat people like guests it’s what we all signed up for and now when people need this most we will do what we’ve always done take care of people 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Gatling trying to get position down low that’s where they want to go he’s got it Gatling inside foul before he could take the shot and he’ll go to the line for a pair Dennis Rodman called for the personal foul his [Applause] fifth Steve cerr will get up off the Bulls bench Gatling to the line Gatling with 22 points Bulls came in this quarter 72 62 everything looked roses Michael sat down and uh it fell right apart 23 points in a game for Gatling Steve comes back in Ron Harper will sit 8888 55.9 left New Jersey has the lead fell down all right Scotty gets to MJ on the way on top Steve Cur Scotty post it up wanted it didn’t get it 10 of the shot clock Michael gets the lane comes inside H and he will go to the line for a pair New Jersey thought it was a jump [Applause] ball Jason Williams on this play on this foul was not going to be easy going to the h but he gets by K he goes up in the air comes back down with it and gets hammered by [Applause] 55 Harper comes back in as Steve curly 89 all 39.3 seconds left you and I would be much surprised if they don’t come down and try to get the ball in G oh yeah Dennis goes down along with Williams Michael misses the free throw we got a tie game 30 seconds left Sherman Douglas with it on the right wing catling close up in his favorite spot the right block harp over to help out inside kendle Gill puts it up lost it on it goes off Harper as he’s lying out of bounds it hits Ron Harper four on the shot clock in New Jersey wants a timeout the Nets will take time 18.8 left four on the shot clock and we’re tied at 89 we’ll take the break with [Music] him these are challenging times we are all spending more time in our homes the last thing you need now is water in your basement the good news is US waterproofing is open for business and we’ve worked hard to earn an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau the health of your home is more important than ever our family is here for your family schedule your free consultation today at us 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bounds or what what are they going to do Steve C’s coming in the game I know that there’s no timeouts now caler says for their [Applause] team B need somebody to take it out it’ll be Scotty okay here we go this for the win picks up his dribble finds Tona one-onone with G terrible f shot and we are going to overtime would not have counted Michael fell down Michael slept on the play he and Dennis talking about what happened the Bulls Mis break the play and they’ve got an overtime game coming up of five more minutes Tom we are going to overtime here at the United Center in Chicago the Chicago Bulls and the New Jersey Nets are tied at 89 go with the O team Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Honda dealers want you to be safe and right now you need a car you can count on and dealers who will go the extra mile and while everything is changing around us one thing hasn’t changed our commitment to you that’s why we’re working to follow all government guidelines and doing everything we can to help 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New Jersey the Nets scored 27 in at quarter Bulls only 17 they’ll throw it to [Applause] you Gatling saves it and Douglas byot is third Eric Collins what’s up uh not much was said by Phil Jackson in the last huddle he said you guys know what to do just remember protect Dennis Robin he has five fouls that’s it thank you guys here they come right away now Pippen switches and takes Gatling so exactly what Eric was just talking about Scotty with the switch Bob pass inside for block by MJ what a block by Michael here come the finds Michel MJ back on top Scotty right down the lane missed it but a foul call uhoh uhoh uhoh Dennis now Michael just pulled Dennis out of there he and Sherman Douglas get into a little bit of a from the ComEd power cam it watches Pippen come on oh this is the block by Michael Jordan on one end here it is it goes Gatling goes up and Michaels swats it away Pippen misses the free throw carry KD back Lucius Harris will leave [Applause] [Music] Michael on the runway on Dennis second foul pip misses two free throws to start the overtime he picks up a foul now Dennis is gone he’s gone Dicky Simpkins is left Michael was on a Runway uh a free throw and I tell what Jason Whi does a great job of blocking out and getting the ball not just going right after it and John it’s pretty simple he does those two things as well as anybody now Dennis leaves with no points eight rebounds and five assists air ball and Dix simps right there we’re tied at 89 415 left in overtime here at the United C finds on top Tony takes the three Drives By Gatling back to Har of the corner inside har with the Run nope Scotty with a tip Scotty with a beautiful time tip he’s got 24 gives the Bulls a two-point lead that’s the first scoring in this quarter and Phil Jackson wanted a foul called on Sherman Douglas calling him for a trip Scotti Pippen in on the Gatling a Gatling pushing him that time under the basket out inside Douglas it back to KD puts it up and in a tough shot by car absolutely CU Scotty was way way up there 91 all with three and A2 [Music] [Applause] left Simpkins gives it right back to Rod Harper’s off the screen right side Michel Baseline jumper on the way nope and Kels with a rebound and New Jersey can take the lead There He Go attacks and now he’ll take a look back now he takes a look toning went it go one out one K in the lane gives it back kle Gill fade away from 15 and the rebound loose Jason by Williams 18th rebound Dives on the [Music] floor he looks dead tired and he’s still playing hard again they go down looking for Gatling who has it Scotty wanted a foul Gatling Baseline jumper off followed by Jason Williams but he comes right after it he was on the weak side he came way up [Music] high here Gatling going with Pip Steve cerr comes in four Harper okay Dicky grabs a rebound on the play okay we’ve got a 91 tie with 235 in overtime hip gets it to Michael top of the circle tries to back his way in hit it knocked loose K comes up with it it’s loose in the floor K brings it across the teline throws it to Jason Williams good play by K to keep it up in this end of the quarter and a timeout timeout New Jersey will take it with him fans 2 minutes 16 seconds left the blls and Nets in overtime are [Music] tied these are uncertain times but we at First Midwest Bank remain strong remain committed to our clients to our communities and we want those who are uncertain in these uncertain times to know that even though we currently all need to stay apart we are all in this together First Midwest Bank it’s never been easier to get auto insurance on the spot call to stretch your dollars with insurance on the spot get your free auto insurance quote in Just 2 minutes and say insure everyone lowest rate period payments as lowest $49 a month 7732025060 that’s insure on the spot 7732025060 or click on insureonthespot.com [Music] well a tie score 9191 17 seconds on the clock here Michael Jordan comes down tries to make a move they can’t get the ball KDs and pip and dive for it kles keeps it in play and Jason Williams comes to rescue them so they’re 17 seconds on the clock no score and uh look at here’s your leading scores Gatling with 24 Gil and Douglas with 14 for Chicago Jordan 34 pip 24 coach and Harper 13 uh harp with all of those in the first quarter and look at this amazing statistic the Bulls have been out re B him by 14 49 to 35 they have 14 offensive rebounds does New Jersey kendle Gill brings it to the right side with Tonyo on him Sherman Douglas looking for KD who pops out behind the screen missed that one rebound loose and R hper gets It Gos with a chance to take the lead two minutes left in overtime [Applause] [Music] [Applause] it right back to Rod hars comes way out Tony with Gatling inside looking for Scotty top pass and New Jersey knocks it away Douglas gives it right back to KD hangs puts it up NOP rebound inside what a 18 rebounds Gatling Fade Away jumper partially blocked I think over to top and Scotty did he get a timeout yeah he did he wanted a foul call and Scotty want bulls will take a full timeout 121 left this is getting emotional now the Bulls in the N still tied in 91 [Music] [Applause] with fast reliable internet and the most TV shows movies and streaming apps all in one place Xfinity has you covered with simple digital tools you can get the help you need just say help into your voice remote or download the Xfinity My Account app though human Ingenuity will continue to make various inventions with the help of new machines built to do the same of this I am certain no invention will ever be devised that is more beautiful more simple and more purposeful than those that nature designs proud server of the most advanced machine on Earth our producer director on Fox Sports Chicago is James a angio associate producer Jose Coro and our assistant director Ronnie stoo [Music] take a look at uh try to get the ball a pipp and he slips down here and they get a steal take it down and then they go from the side a shot by Gatling is missed the ball’s going to come over here and pippens got it he call finally calls a timeout might be very close to that out of bounds [Applause] line Scotty with it on top starts the drive finds Michael Baseline jumper MJ in and out Douglas with the rebound coming up on a minute left and again New Jersey with a chance to take the lead p and K the only guys that have scored Gatling has it down low wants to back in against Scot he can’t do [Music] [Applause] it the foul and he’s hammered by Kendall Gil what a play by Michael Jordan on this end to steal the ball take a look at this Tommy K drives Michael flips it out catches it Kendall Gill in a foot race with him Michael goes up Powers hammers it down and gets fouled 43.5 on the clock Michael with 36 points the tongue is out full extension 94 91 and they were a 22 timeout big defensive play and the Bulls have have had to come up with those over the years the tongue is out he knows it’s a foot race up he goes and hammers it down breaks the Fall by running into the backboard standard but watch this up he goes up up up and down Kendall Gill did everything he could do to try to prevent that couldn’t catch him to fing before Michael loved play and so did we absolutely so they went to a full timeout I guess they signal for a 20 and uh decided to go full time 43.5 on a clock and it was a struggle because [Music] neither neither team could score they’ve only scored one basket that’s by Carri kill Johnny this is a tight ball game as everybody knows it’s over time last night a number one seed was beaten in the first game at home Utah lost to Houston in the first round at the Delta Center but you look back in the NBA since they’ve gone to the seeding process the number one seed has won 83 first round series Lost 17 number two seeds all the way down to number eight as you can see and 83 wins and 17 losses for the top seed would say that it’s favorable as a finish higher in the standings during the regular season I think I’d go along with that red Cur Michael Jordan New Jersey with a timeout left the bulls with two and a 20 with 43.5 seconds left well you know it comes down to the end of the ball game a big play you need a steal you need a stop who do you think’s going to make it R Superman right out in front too right out in front he strips K now it’s a foot race can he beat Kendall Gill he natally beats him deposits the ball but draws the foul and loves the play all right here they come the Nets have four fouls the next one is a shooting foul the Bulls have two on them that’s right so the Bulls have one to give get it in Bound to Kendall G he makes the move right to the block by Scotty what a great block and the Bulls want to time out no no get now they take a kend Scot ran over to L and said time out I don’t think they wanted Dicky to shoot the free throw but talk about defense two defensive plays in a row Here Comes kendle Gill he’s going to stuff it left-handed Pips just not on my Stree he wipes that ball out then it comes over to Dicky watch this play up he goes Kendall could Sky Pip with a beautiful clear block two great defensive plays by the by the two guys that you want to have make them yeah Michael didn’t think he made that free throw he faded back but that went in he’s got 38 Four Points in the overtime Pips got the other basket 9591 Bulls 34.3 left second one and out in Jason Williams with a rebound and they’ll take a timeout oh boy fourpoint lead for the Bulls Michael had a chance coming stretch in a regular he missed a free throw he he he had uh two four 6 eight 10 points in at last quarter let’s take another look at it at this defensive play from the ComEd Power camp Kendall’s going to smoke that ball down in but look at a big left hand of Scotty Pippen go up in the air you can see the Grimace on his face how he was collecting himself and Michael loved to play and he says pip beautiful play now the ball went to Dicky you’re right they were going to call a timeout but when they got it Michael hands they just decided to bring the ball on up right they didn’t need the timeout they just didn’t want to make Dicky go to the line free throws New Jersey 21 of 29 Bulls just 23 of 37 62% for the Bulls well these two guys have been on the all defensive team for I don’t know how many years and uh it certainly proved that the last two plays in uh where they have to step up they have not been usually sharp here tonight U their defense has been good on occasion but they had a 10-point lead at the end of three they blew that lead and actually gave New Jersey the lead each team has had the lead New Jersey led by nine early and then the Bulls had a 14-point lead but uh just tremendous defense by the Bulls the Nets are one of eight 20 rebounds for Jason Williams U he loved it I like that that’s good sign well that’s a good sign you got to you know what I always said when I sit down at the card table I love to win the firstand because if you don’t win the first one you can’t win them all the Bulls would like to get this one and then regroup and and take this club a little more serious maybe you and I said the Bulls could very easily come out Rusty in this long game flat they didn’t move the ball very well early and that’s what happen calip Perry says if nothing happens uh we got to take a foul they need a basket they don’t need a three HOH what’s this oh game yeah they wanted to see what would happen and uh they saw kles [Music] and they need to get it in bounds we got it Mike don’t worry about it it’s in good hands ice this one up you got it Bernie FR having fun what what else can you do on a Saturday night Saturday it’s Friday you were close John it’s like johnan animal you were close Harris is fou that’s one shot fou though before he got it up so 30 seconds on the clock Tony CUO just what have I got five for Tony I think he lost control of it just a little bit here as he reached in almost stole that ball Douglas needs a quick shot here they got to get a basket comes under knee throws it up and in Bulls wanted a travel call 9593 it’s a two-point game the Bulls don’t have to shoot now the shot they got it f k fouls him he’s out of the game they want Sherman Douglas to come over now foul him and he does with 13.4 left Sherman Douglas comes over to foul him and KD couldn’t do it he was standing next to him K I didn’t know what you wanted I thought you wanted to throw the ball up high a tough shot Sherman Douglas watching fake Harper up in the air and then go up with a begging shot and harp was looking for a travel on the play and you can see why he took a little hop and then yeah so Jordon with uh what 38 points in the game 95 93 Bulls one makes it a three-point game all right now that’s what happened it is now a three-point ball game but that’s still one possession and these guys can shoot three-pointers now they haven’t had one in the game so far Miami with a big win tonight Jason Williams has it they need a three to tie Douglas comes off the screen let’s fly the three that’s short got with a rebound all right that will do it that’ll do it and the Bulls win this one but they come the hard way to win it 9693 to what a finish here at the United Center that was a war and this could be one John that you can see may be a better series than people would have guessed at the start for a one scene and eight SE you’re right four points is all they scored in the overtime baset by K won by Sherman Douglas as they threw it up the Bulls were the only points scored were by Jordan and one basket by Pippen in the overtime as the Bulls go on to win this thing Dennis fouled out did not have a spectacular game Michael’s shooting was not the best he was 17 out of 23 from the foul line for his 39 points Harper was brilliant in the first quarter when he brought him 13 points but I thought their bench was terrific Jason Williams 21 rebounds in a game eight points and Sherman Douglas got him self 18 points off the 16 points Off the Bench all right let’s go to Eric Collins with our British Airways insight to the game go ahead Eric yeah thanks a lot Mike I know you’re tired you want to go in the locker room but please talk to us about that overtime period seemed like you basically said I’m not going to let us lose especially with that steel well I think it’s that defense our defense held strong I mean offensively we would out the Rhythm the whole second half and you know our defense had to stand strong and you know I made a good steal and Scotty comes right back and makes a good block and you know I think that was that was a ball game right there Michael I really appreciate you stopping by and let you go that’s Michael Jordan 39 points in a Victorious cause for the Chicago blls the blls win by a score of 96- 93
**Best Moments & Highlights: Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets, 1998 Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1 (April 24, 1998)**
The Chicago Bulls edged the New Jersey Nets 96-93 in a thrilling overtime showdown to kick off their final championship run. Here’s a consolidated breakdown of the game’s defining moments, incorporating every key name and detail:
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### **1. Michael Jordan’s Playoff Masterclass**
– **39-Point Heroics**: Jordan dominated with **39 points**, including 17/23 free throws, showcasing his clutch gene. He exploited mismatches, notably bullying **Sherman Douglas** in the post.
– **Fourth Quarter & OT Clutch Plays**: Despite a late-season shooting slump, Jordan scored 11 points in the final quarter and delivered critical plays in overtime to seal the win.
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### **2. Overtime Drama**
– **Nets’ Gritty Comeback**: Trailing late, the Nets forced OT with a **27-17 fourth-quarter surge**, led by **Chris Gatling’s 13-point explosion** in the period.
– **Bulls’ Championship Resolve**: In OT, Chicago’s experience prevailed. Key defensive stops and poised execution (outscoring the Nets 7-4) secured the win.
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### **3. Supporting Casts Shine**
– **Scottie Pippen’s All-Around Impact**: Pippen stuffed the stat sheet with **10 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists**, and stifling defense on rookie **Keith Van Horn** (21 points). His transition play fueled Chicago’s rhythm.
– **Dennis Rodman’s Rebounding Frenzy**: Rodman grabbed **18 rebounds (8 offensive)**, overpowering the Nets’ interior. His defensive hustle included a pivotal block on **Sam Cassell**.
– **Toni Kukoč’s Bench Spark**: Despite a rough shooting night (2-10 FG), Kukoč added **16 points**, highlighting the Bulls’ depth.
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### **4. Nets’ Valiant Effort**
– **Chris Gatling’s Offensive Firepower**: Gatling led the Nets with **24 points**, including a fourth-quarter barrage that nearly upset the Bulls.
– **Jayson Williams’ Rebounding Dominance**: Williams hauled in **21 rebounds**, outworking Rodman (8 rebounds) and keeping New Jersey competitive.
– **Sam Cassell’s Leadership**: Cassell tallied **15 points and 6 assists**, orchestrating the Nets’ offense alongside **Kendall Gill** (16 points)
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### **5. Defensive Grind & Tactical Battles**
– **Shooting Struggles**: Both teams shot poorly (Bulls: 31%, Nets: 27%), but Chicago’s **48-64 rebounding edge** (including 7 offensive boards in the first quarter) proved decisive
– **Phil Jackson’s Adjustments**: Jackson benched cold shooters and leveraged Jordan’s isolation play and Rodman’s rebounding to control tempo.
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### **6. Series Context**
– **Bulls’ Championship Pedigree**: This OT grind set the tone for a **3-0 series sweep**, propelling Chicago toward its sixth title.
– **Nets’ Underdog Spirit**: As the 8th seed, New Jersey’s tenacity (led by **Van Horn**, **Cassell**, and **Gatling**) earned respect, foreshadowing their rise in later years.
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**Final Score**: Bulls 96, Nets 93 (OT)
**Legacy**: A microcosm of the Bulls’ dynasty—Jordan’s brilliance, role-player grit, and Phil Jackson’s mastery—overcoming a spirited Nets squad in a playoff classic.
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