In another thriller, the Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to tie the series at three games apiece. This has been the fourth game this series that has gone into overtime. Ray Allen led the Celtics with 51 points, the second most points scored in a playoff game in a losing effort. John Salmons led the Bulls with 35 points. Allen hit nine three-pointers, including the three pointer to send the game into triple overtime. The Celtics looked like they had things wrapped up with a 99-91 lead with under four minutes to play, but the Bulls were able to come back and force overtime and then go on to beat the Celtics in triple overtime.
In Philadelphia, the Orlando Magic were able to advance to the second round by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-89 without Dwight Howard, who was suspended. Rashard Lewis led the Magic with 29 points and also had seven rebounds. Andre Miller led the 76ers with 24 points. Marcin Gortat, who is the backup center for the Magic, pulled down 15 rebounds in the win. The Magic will play the winner of the series between the Celtics and Bulls.
In Houston, the Houston Rockets closed out their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers by beating them 92-76. This is the first time the Rockets are advancing past the first round since 1997, when they lost to the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference Finals. Ron Artest scored 27 points for the Rockets, and Yao Ming pulled down 10 rebounds with his 17 points. LaMarcus Aldridge led the Trail Blazers with 26 points. The Rockets play the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.
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