>>Bulls Down Sixers To Extend Series
(Chicago, IL) -- Luol Deng had 24 points as the Bulls avoided elimination with a 77-69 win over the 76ers in Game Five of their quarterfinal series. Carlos Boozer collected 19 points, 13 rebounds and six assists for Chicago, which still trails 3-2 in the seven-game series. The top-seeded Bulls held the Sixers to just 32.1-percent shooting. Joakim Noah did not play for Chicago. Jrue Holiday ended with 16 points for Philadelphia, which will host Game Six Thursday night.
>>Three Teams Avoid Elimination In NBA Playoffs
(Undated) -- Three teams avoided elimination with Game Five wins in the NBA playoffs Tuesday night. In Atlanta, the Hawks kept hope alive with an 87-86 win over the Boston Celtics. The top-seeded Bulls dropped the Philadelphia 76ers, 77-69, in Chicago. While in Los Angeles, the Denver Nuggets escaped with a 102-99 victory over the Lakers. All three teams on the brink are now down 3-2 in their respective seven-game quarterfinal series, all three of which will resume on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic were not so fortunate. The Indiana Pacers ousted the Magic with a 105-87 win in Game Five of their East series.
