| |
|
NBA -- Mirotic, Gasol star as Bulls nail playoffs berth
By Homer D. Sayson
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
CHICAGO -- Nikola Mirotic and Pau Gasol provided the 1-2 punch that guaranteed the Chicago Bulls a playoffs spot.
Mirotic made 10 of 19 field goals for 28 points while Gasol sizzled with 27 and 12 boards to lead the Bulls to a 98-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at the United Center.
After missing 11 games with a sprained elbow, Jimmy Butler returned to the starting lineup and helped Chicago's cause with 19 points and 9 rebounds in 40 minutes. Aaron Brooks added 13 and 10 assists for the Bulls, who shot 45.1 percent from the field.
"It was great to have him back," Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau was quoted by the Associated Press.
And while star point guard Derrick Rose remains sidelined following knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus, Thibodeau told reporters that Rose is "making good, steady progress."
The loss was a big blow for the Hornets, who dropped out of the playoffs picture at 30-39, a half-game behind the No.8-ranked 31-39 Boston Celtics.
Charlotte took a 49-48 halftime lead before surrendering the lead in the third quarter, where they got outscored 26-20. The Bulls then put the finishing touches in the final 12 minutes and held the Hornets to 17 fourth-quarter points.
Photo: The 1-2 punch of Nikola Mirotic (L) and Pau Gasol was too much to handle for the for the Charlotte Hornets, who lost the Chicago Bulls, 98-86, at the United Center.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
The Past Week in Action 31 March 2025: Norman Stops Cuevas in 3; Mayer Outpoints Ryan; Zepeda Edges Farmer; Collazo Stops Cano; Yabuki KOs Ayala
By Eric Armit, , Wed, 02 Apr 2025Wild and Wooly Wind-up Seen in West Top 3-6
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 02 Apr 2025Rise of the Samurai: Inoue vs Nakatani in 2026
By Carlos Costa, , Wed, 02 Apr 2025Undefeated super middleweight prospect Tommy Hyde a true Irish Road Warrior In Australia for April 11th fight
, Wed, 02 Apr 2025Melvin the Avenger
By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 02 Apr 2025WORLD-RANKED LIGHTWEIGHT ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI TO FACE ALBERTO GUEVARA IN MAIN EVENT OF FISTS OF FURY 6
, Wed, 02 Apr 2025Carlos Flowers Shines on Day One for Team USA in World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025
, Wed, 02 Apr 2025Tellez Sisters Reina and Gabriela Sign with Boxlab Promotions
, Wed, 02 Apr 2025Arena Grand Master Mohamad Sacar sweeps 1st Vientiane Open FIDE Rated Standard Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 02 Apr 2025Unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Anthony “ATV” Velazquez Ready to bust out of New England
, Tue, 01 Apr 2025BOOTS VS. STANIONIS – ‘MAKE THE DAYS COUNT’ PREMIERES NOW
, Tue, 01 Apr 2025“THE FILIPINO FLASH” NONITO DONAIRE TO MAKE FIRST VISIT TO CANASTOTA FOR 2025 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
, Tue, 01 Apr 2025Tokyo Olympian Rashida Ellis signs long term management contract with Trifon Petrov
, Tue, 01 Apr 2025Fightbook Adds Brendan Gibbons to Lead Athlete & Fan Activation Strategy
, Tue, 01 Apr 2025BOXLAB PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO ORLANDO FOR ACTION-PACKED FIGHT NIGHT ON APRIL 18
, Tue, 01 Apr 2025Takeaways From Last Weekend's Fights in Japan
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 31 Mar 2025Lope Tenorio: El Bulakeño Matón (The Bulacan Brawler)
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 31 Mar 2025Luka Doncic's Shock Factor for LAL Dissipating? Dallas Mavs Getting Playoff Bid Boost From AD
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 31 Mar 2025Jerusalem Easily Repeats Over Shigeoka, Spoils A Huge Boxing Weekend for Japan
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 31 Mar 2025THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME REMEMBERS LIVINGSTONE BRAMBLE
, Mon, 31 Mar 2025IIEE GenX 3-peat, SAEP Millennial Champ in PTC WED Basketball
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 31 Mar 2025Jerusalem dominates Shigeoka in rematch, retains WBC World title
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 30 Mar 2025AND STILL! WILLIAM "EL CAMARÓN" ZEPEDA RETAINS WBC INTERIM LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH MAJORITY DECISION VICTORY AGAINST TEVIN "2X" FARMER
, Sun, 30 Mar 2025A Second Coat of Paint: Mikaela Mayer Defeats Sandy Ryan in Action-Packed Rematch
, Sun, 30 Mar 2025Cartel, 5 others share lead after Day 1 of 6th AQ Prime Standard Open Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 30 Mar 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
