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.