Derrick Rose scored 36 points as the Chicago Bulls held off the Indiana Pacers 96-90 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series. The Bulls now lead the series 2-0.
Pacers vs. Bulls, Final Score: Rose Scores 36 As Chicago Takes 2-0 Series Lead
Danny Granger brought the Pacers within two points at 85-83 with 74 seconds left before Joakim Noah took two dribbles down the lane and kicked to Korver, who knocked down his only three of the game to put Chicago ahead, 90-85, with 1:04 showing on the clock.
The Pacers went directly at Noah on their next possession, as the center was playing with five personal fouls. However, Roy Hibbert was called for a questionable offensive foul on his hook shot, negating Paul George’s putback. Indiana had one more chance after A.J. Price hit three free throws after being fouled by Derrick Rose, but Chicago knocked down its final six free throws to seal the result.
Game 3 is set for Thursday night at Conseco Fieldhouse with tip-off coming on NBA TV and FSIndiana at 7 p.m. ET.
For more on this series, Chicago fans should check out Blog A Bull and SB Nation Chicago while Indiana fans should visit Indy Cornrows and SB Nation Indiana.
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