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Evans Will Hire Agent, Stay In Draft

Tyreke Evans said on Thursday evening that he will remain in the NBA Draft and hire an agent. Evans has not officially hired an agent, but he indicated that he will do so shortly.

"I’m helping Josh (Pastner, new UM coach) recruit, trying to keep the thing going down here," Evans said. "A lot of people are doubting us next year, saying we won’t be as good, so I’m down here helping out."

Via Commercial Appeal


Bulls Force Game 7 In Triple-Overtime Epic

Derrick Rose rejected Rajon Rondo's potential game-winner with less than ten seconds left to help the Bulls beat the Celtics 128-127 in three overtimes to force Game 7.

John Salmons led Chicago with 35 points and 6 rebounds, Brad Miller posted 23 points and 10 boards, and Rose added 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the win.

After rejecting Rondo's shot, Rose streaked down the court and was fouled by Brian Scalabrine. He missed both free throws, and Rondo took the rebound to half court before launching a prayer off the left side of the backboard.

The Bulls shot 50% from the field, while holding the defending-champions to 43% at the United Center.

Ray Allen exploded for the Celtics, scoring 51 points on 18-for-32 shooting, including a playoff-record nine three-pointers.

Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and 12 rebounds, Paul Pierce tallied 22 points and 9 boards, and Rondo stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 19 assists.

As would be expected in a triple-overtime game, a number of players fouled out.

The Bulls lost Ben Gordon, while the Celtics lost Pierce, Perkins and Glen Davis to fouls.

Miller made a driving layup for Chicago with thirty seconds left, after drilling a wide-open three-pointer on the previous possession, to force the first extra period.

Davis and Salmons then traded jump shots to extend the game to the second overtime.

Allen drilled yet another clutch three to send the game into a third overtime, where Chicago pulled out the win.

Via Andrew Perna/RealGM


Von Wafer Plays In Game 6 After All

Von Wafer ended up being available for Houston's Game 6 against the Blazers after he was ruled out due to back spasms.

"I felt good in the workout," Wafer said before Rockets team physician Tom Clanton cleared him to play. "It’s not really tough. I just want to be out there with my teammates. I was home today. I thought I wouldn’t be able to play. I just thought about my teammates. I wanted to be there. I just want to play."

Via Houston Chronicle


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