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Bulls visit Bucks on Monday
April 13
Bulls vs Orlando
6:00 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
April 14
Bulls @ Milwaukee
7:00 p.m.
WGN
ESPN 1000
April 16
Bulls vs Toronto
7:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago Plus
ESPN 1000
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Training Academy
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The Bulls Basketball Schools, presented by Gatorade, have instructed thousands of young players. The goal of the camps is to teach young players the fundamentals of the game in a fun and positive environment. Learn about upcoming activities and programs by clicking here now or calling 630.PLAYBALL (630.752.9225).
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Gift Cards can be redeemed for tickets to any home game in person at the United Center box office or online at Bulls.com. Gift Cards can also be used toward merchandise online at Bulls.com through the NBA Store, or in person at Fandemonium.
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Game Notes: Bulls vs. Magic | Sunday at 6 p.m.
Hello ***,
The last time the Orlando Magic swept a season series from Chicago, the Bulls were on their way to finishing 40 games under .500.
While Chicago's record may not be that bad this season, it's still winding a disappointing campaign.
The Bulls look to keep Orlando from a season sweep when teams meet on Sunday at the United Center (6:00 p.m. CT | CSN | ESPN 1000).
The Magic (49-30) have outscored Chicago (31-48) by 16.0 points in winning all three matchups this season, and are trying to go unbeaten against the Bulls in a single season for the first time since going 3-0 in 2001-02.
Chicago went 21-61 that season, one of six straight without a playoff appearance after winning three consecutive NBA titles. The Bulls returned to the postseason in 2004.05 and made it three years in a row before stumbling this season.
Orlando, meanwhile, is in the playoffs for the second straight season after wrapping up the Southeast Division - the franchise's first division title since the 1995.96 season - and the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Magic, though, are struggling as the postseason approaches. They've gone 5-6 since clinching a playoff spot, including a 102-101 home loss to lowly Minnesota on Friday.
"There's some troubling things that I don't like at all," coach Stan Van Gundy said. "But I would say that myself and my assistant coaches are the only ones concerned. I don't think our players are real concerned about it."
Dwight Howard had 20 points and 14 rebounds for his 68th double-double of the season, tying Shaquille O'Neal's franchise record set in 1992-93. Howard is averaging 20.7 points and 15.7 boards against Chicago this season.
He had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the Magic beat the Bulls 115-83 on Wednesday, one night after Chicago was eliminated from postseason contention with a seven-point loss at NBA-worst Miami.
The Bulls rebounded from those defeats on Friday, ending a three-game skid with a 100-95 victory over Cleveland. Chicago managed to win despite Cavaliers star LeBron James tying his team record by scoring 24 of his 34 points in the first quarter.
Tyrus Thomas had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and rookie Joakim Noah chipped in 17 and 11 for Chicago.
"I think we played well tonight," Noah said. "At the same time, I feel that we both have a long way to go. Potential doesn't win games and that's what matters."
The Bulls will have a tough time trying to keep Howard off the glass Sunday as they'll be without leading rebounder Drew Gooden for the rest of the season.
Gooden, averaging 9.3 boards per contest, has missed seven straight games because of a lower abdominal strain. Chicago has been outrebounded 310-267 over that span.
Tune in to watch Sunday's game at 6:00 p.m. CT on Comcast SportsNet Chicago 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 24 Tyrus Thomas 6-8 | 215
Center 13 Joakim Noah 6-11 | 232
Probable Magic Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 14 Jameer Nelson 6-0 | 190
Guard 1 Maurice Evans 6-5 | 220
Forward 15 Hedo Turkoglu 6-10 | 220
Forward 9 Rashard Lewis 6-10 | 230
Center 12 Dwight Howard 6-11 | 265
Injury Report
Drew Gooden (lower abdominal strain) is out. For a full report and the latest on Bulls' injuries, check out the AthletiCo Injury Report at Bulls.com.
Tony Battie (torn rotator cuff, left shoulder) and Brian Cook (fractured third metacarpal, right hand) are out for Orlando.
Get more game notes, statistics and player bios at Bulls.com.
Sharp offers Bulls fans a 20% discount
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Catch the game on an AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Television and you'll feel like you're at the arena, especially on our high definition models, with several delivering Full HD 1080p resolution. With wide viewing angles and screen sizes classes up to 65" (all sizes diagonally measured), you'll feel like you have season tickets in the best seat in the house. Take advantage of this very special offer from Sharp - a leading innovator of LCD-TV. Shop Sharp Direct now!
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