Chicago, Illinois, USA (NEWSTABULOUS) – The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls winning Game 1, 103-95, in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joe Johnson finished with 34 points for the Hawks hitting 12 of 18 shots and all five 3-point attempts. Jamal Crawford had 22 points and Jeff Teague managed 10.
The Hawks went on a 15-2 run that linked the third and fourth quarters to turn a 69-65 deficit into an 80-71 lead with 10:27 remaining.
Luol Deng had 21 points for Chicago while Carlos Boozer added 14 points and eight rebounds despite a toe injury on his right foot. But it was a rough night overall for the Bulls.
Johnson started the momentum making two free throws with just under a minute left in the third, and Zaza Pachulia hit two more with less than a second left in the quarter and gave the Hawks the lead for good, 72-71.
Rose came up limping in the final seconds of the game. Their MVP candidate stepped on Jamal Crawford’s foot as he dribbled out the final seconds and was helped off by teammates and a trainer.
Game 2 is Wednesday night at the United Center.
Watch the post game highlights here.
photo:hoopsworld.com
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