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Bulls Beat Celtics, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, Rajon Rondo finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and the Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their series against the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Butler added eight rebounds and eight assists. Rondo's night ended with 11 points and 14 assists on a night when all five Bulls starters reached double figures.
 
Dwyane Wade had 22 points, including 16 in the second half, and Robin Lopez added 18 points and eight points.
 
The Bulls host Game 3 on Friday.
 
After a better start by the Celtics, a familiar theme started to take hold as the Bulls took control by again dominating on the offensive glass. Chicago held a 43-38 rebounding edge for the game.
 
Isaiah Thomas scored 20 points for Boston.

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