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Bulls visit Pistons on Sunday
Tickets for every Bulls home game are on sale now at the United Center, Ticketmaster, online at Bulls.com or by calling 1.800.4NBA.TIX.
March 7
Bulls @ Boston
7:00 p.m.
WGN, ESPN
ESPN 1000
March 9
Bulls @ Detroit
7:00 p.m.
ESPN, CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
March 11
Bulls vs Utah
7:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago+
ESPN 1000
March 14
Bulls vs Philadelphia
7:30 p.m.
WCIU
ESPN 1000
March 17
Bulls @ New Orleans
7:00 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Bulls to host a food drive on March 22
The Bulls and Midway Moving and Storage will host a food drive on Saturday, March 22 to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Prior to the 7:30 p.m. tip-off of the Bulls' home game against the Indiana Pacers, fans are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at any of the United Center admission gates (gates open at 6 p.m.).
High protein foods in unbreakable containers, as well as baby foods, diapers and hygiene products are highly recommended. Monetary donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository in conjunction with the Bulls' food drive will also be collected at the gates on March 22. Fans not attending that evening's game may still assist in the collection by purchasing food items or making a donation in the virtual food drive at Bulls.com.
Brew Pub Weekends
Bulls fans, remember that after every Friday and Saturday home game, Anheuser-Busch will be sponsoring Weekends in the Budweiser Select Brew Pub! The Budweiser Select Brew Pub will remain open an hour after each Friday and Saturday game at the United Center and will feature a live DJ.
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Game Notes: Bulls at Boston Celtics
Chicago beat visiting Cleveland 107-96 on Thursday
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Although they've already clinched a playoff spot, it's unlikely the Boston Celtics are going to let up with still plenty more at stake.
The Bulls will visit the Celtics on Friday and try to keep them from a seventh straight win following impressive victories by both teams (7:00 p.m. CT | WGN, ESPN | ESPN 1000).
The Celtics (47-12), who missed the playoffs the last two seasons, became the first NBA team to clinch a postseason spot following a 90-78 win over Detroit on Wednesday. In a matchup between the top teams in the Eastern Conference, Boston led the entire way, outscoring the Pistons 23-13 in the opening quarter. Kevin Garnett scored a season-high 31 points and Kendrick Perkins added 10 points and a career-high 20 rebounds.
With the victory, the Celtics increased their lead to four games over the second-place Pistons for the best record in the conference. Boston won two of three meetings between the teams during the regular season, and they could meet again in the playoffs.
As Boston moves toward securing the top seed in the East, it has a very favorable stretch over the next week to help it get closer. Including this contest against Chicago (25-36), the Celtics will play four straight games against teams with losing records.
"All these games count," said Garnett, who is 23 points shy of 20,000 in his career. "We are trying to get home-court advantage. ... All these games are huge for us."
With Wednesday's victory, Boston improved to 27-4 at home this season. The Celtics, winners of nine straight at home, are holding opponents to an average of 87.6 points there - second-fewest behind Detroit.
The Bulls, meanwhile, are trying to win three in a row for the first time this season. Chicago beat visiting Cleveland 107-96 on Thursday as Luol Deng and Ben Gordon each scored 23 points and rookie Joakim Noah had 13 points and a season-high 20 rebounds.
Noah, who registered his fifth double-double, is averaging 8.0 points and 7.9 rebounds in eight games since taking over as the team's starting center.
With Thursday's win and Tuesday's 112-97 victory over Memphis, Chicago won back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season. The Bulls, though, are still in playoff contention in the East. They are tied with Atlanta for ninth place, one game behind New Jersey for the final playoff spot.
"So much has happened during the season, but we've got to stick with it and keep playing," Deng said. "It's all about a rhythm."
Chicago's Tyrus Thomas, who is averaging 6.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, will sit out Friday as he serves the second and final game of a suspension for skipping practice Wednesday. Thomas did not say why he skipped practice but that he and interim coach Jim Boylan had a talk that "broke some barriers."
Boston has won both meetings against the Bulls this season, including a 107-82 home victory on Dec. 21. The Celtics had lost eight straight against the Bulls.
Tune in to watch tonight's game at 7:00 p.m. CT on WGN or ESPN and listen live on ESPN Radio 1000. Visit Bulls.com or click here now for a complete preview.
Probable Bulls Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 12 Kirk Hinrich 6-3 | 190
Guard 32 Larry Hughes 6-5 | 185
Forward 9 Luol Deng 6-9 | 220
Forward 90 Drew Gooden 6-10 | 250
Center 13 Joakim Noah 6-11 | 232
Probable Celtics Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 9 Rajon Rondo 6-1 | 171
Guard 20 Ray Allen 6-5 | 205
Forward 34 Paul Pierce 6-7 | 235
Forward 5 Kevin Garnett 6-11 | 253
Center 43 Kendrick Perkins 6-10 | 264
Injury Report
Thabo Sefolosha (left groin strain) is day-to-day. For a full report and the latest on Bulls' injuries, check out the AthletiCo Injury Report at Bulls.com.
Boston does not have any significant injuries to report.
FestaBulls tickets on sale now!
The Chicago Bulls and Verizon Wireless will host the 19th annual FestaBulls dinner auction to raise funds for CharitaBulls, the Bulls' non-profit organization, on Sunday, April 6 at the United Center. Guests attending FestaBulls will have the opportunity to dine and mingle with Bulls' players, coaches, broadcasters and front office staff on the United Center court while shopping a wide selection of sports memorabilia.
Tickets are $250 each or $2,500 for a table of 10. Make your reservations by calling 312.455.4122 or visiting Bulls.com to print an order form. All proceeds from the event and auction of Bulls memorabilia will benefit CharitaBulls and the youth programs it supports throughout the Chicagoland area.
Get more game notes, statistics and player bios at Bulls.com.
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