Game 7: Celtics 109, Bulls 99

Celtics win series 4-3

Celtics Close Out Series to Remember

Celtics Close Out Series to Remember

All good things come to an end. While arguably one of the best series in NBA history drew to a close, the Celtics will march on after outlasting the Bulls 109-99 to wrap up their first-round series.  Watch Now

Postgame: Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce talks about the battle with the Bulls and how experience was key.

Play 1:19

Postgame: Doc Rivers

Was this the best series ever? Coach Doc Rivers offers his insight.

Play 1:33

Rose Says No

Derrick Rose flies in to deny Brian Scalabrine an open-court slam.

Play :25

House Steps Up

Backup guard Eddie House torched the Bulls in Game 7.

Play :38

Rose Blooms: Rookie Makes History in Win

Bulls 105, Celtics 103 (OT)

Derrick Rose scored 36 points, matching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's rookie record, to lead the Bulls to the overtime victory over the Celtics.

QUICK STATS
Bulls
Celtics
     

    • 42.7%

    • 39.4%

    • 17.6%

    • 25.0%

    • 90.9%

    • 77.8%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  CHI BOS
Turnovers: 17 13
Fast Break Pts: 24 13
Biggest Lead: 11 5
Unanswered Pts: 2 0
Points in the Paint: 42 54
 

Bulls Take Game 1

Derrick Rose's 36-point, 11-assist night leads Chicago past Boston.

Play 3:45

Scoring Duel Goes To Allen, Celtics

Celtics 118, Bulls 115

Ray Allen ended a memorable Game 2 duel with Ben Gordon when he sank the game-winning 3-pointer.

QUICK STATS
Bulls
Celtics
     

    • 50.0%

    • 49.0%

    • 45.0%

    • 43.8%

    • 89.7%

    • 68.0%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  CHI BOS
Turnovers: 13 12
Fast Break Pts: 21 10
Biggest Lead: 7 12
Unanswered Pts: 0 3
Points in the Paint: 36 50
 

One Clutch Celtic

Ray Allen's 3-pointer with two seconds left clinched Game 2.

Play 3:38

Pierce, Rondo Put Boston Back in Charge

Celtics 107, Bulls 86

Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo combined to carry the defending champs to a big win in Chicago. The Bulls' Derrick Rose was held to nine points.

QUICK STATS
Celtics
Bulls
     

    • 48.1%

    • 37.5%

    • 57.1%

    • 40.9%

    • 79.2%

    • 63.0%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  BOS CHI
Turnovers: 14 22
Fast Break Pts: 12 7
Biggest Lead: 34 0
Unanswered Pts: 0 3
Points in the Paint: 34 28
 

Game 3 highlights

Paul Pierce scored 24 points as the Celts took one at Chicago's place.

Play 2:20

Gordon's Heroics Pull Bulls Even in Series

Bulls 121, Celtics 118 (2OT)

It took a clutch 3-pointer from Ben Gordon to send the game into a second overtime, and the Bulls pulled away to even the series at two games each.

QUICK STATS
Celtics
Bulls
     

    • 42.1%

    • 48.4%

    • 43.5%

    • 41.7%

    • 87.5%

    • 74.3%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  BOS CHI
Turnovers: 21 16
Fast Break Pts: 16 15
Biggest Lead: 7 7
Unanswered Pts: 0 2
Points in the Paint: 40 54
 

Game 4 highlights

Ben Gordon nailed a 3-pointer in the second overtime to even the series.

Play 3:25

Celtics Survive to Take 3-2 Lead

Celtics 106, Bulls 104 (OT)

Paul Pierce came up big when the Celtics needed him. hitting his final three shots, including the eventual game-winner, as the Celtics beat the Bulls.

QUICK STATS
Bulls
Celtics
     

    • 40.0%

    • 48.8%

    • 39.1%

    • 37.5%

    • 84.4%

    • 66.7%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  CHI BOS
Turnovers: 13 10
Fast Break Pts: 14 14
Biggest Lead: 11 6
Unanswered Pts: 0 0
Points in the Paint: 32 54
 

Game 5 highlights

Boston's Paul Pierce hit the game-winner in overtime to knock off Chicago.

Play 2:59

Bulls Send Series to Decisive Game 7

Bulls 128, Celtics 127 (3OT)

Derrick Rose sealed the deal on another epic game with a last-second block as the Bulls forced a Game 7 in Boston.

QUICK STATS
Celtics
Bulls
     

    • 43.4%

    • 49.5%

    • 35.5%

    • 52.9%

    • 80.0%

    • 75.0%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  BOS CHI
Turnovers: 13 17
Fast Break Pts: 3 18
Biggest Lead: 8 13
Unanswered Pts: 2 0
Points in the Paint: 40 56
 

Game 6 highlights

The Bulls prevailed in a triple-overtime thriller to tie the series at 3-3.

Play 4:22

Celtics' Bench Captures Win, Catapults Boston to Semis

Celtics 109, Bulls 99

Boston's reserves and big play from the Celtics' stars led to a 109-99 win over Chicago and a fitting end to an epic first-round series.

QUICK STATS
Bulls
Celtics
     

    • 39.0%

    • 44.9%

    • 29.2%

    • 52.9%

    • 88.9%

    • 76.9%

  • FG %
  • 3FG%
  • FT %
  CHI BOS
Turnovers: 15 12
Fast Break Pts: 5 14
Biggest Lead: 10 16
Unanswered Pts: 0 4
Points in the Paint: 18 44
 

Game 7 highlights

Ray Allen and Co. finally dispatch the Bulls and move on.

Play 2:33

BULLS STATS
  SEASON PLAYOFFS
     
FG% 0.000 0.441
FT% 0.000 0.809
Points 0.0 108.3
Rebounds 0.0 45.6
Assists 0.0 19.9
Steals 0.0 6.7
Blocks 0.0 8.1
3-Point % 0.000 0.378
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CELTICS STATS
  SEASON PLAYOFFS
     
FG% 0.000 0.445
FT% 0.000 0.791
Points 0.0 102.1
Rebounds 0.0 43.2
Assists 0.0 22.9
Steals 0.0 7.8
Blocks 0.0 4.9
3-Point % 0.000 0.360
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BOS win series 4-3
1 - CHI 105 | BOS 103 Highlights Info
2 - CHI 115 | BOS 118 Highlights Info
3 - BOS 107 | CHI 86 Highlights Info
4 - BOS 118 | CHI 121 Highlights Info
5 - CHI 104 | BOS 106 Highlights Info
6 - BOS 127 | CHI 128 Highlights Info
7 - CHI 99 | BOS 109 Highlights Info
 

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