The Celtics and Bulls played in the fourth overtime game of their first-round series on Thursday night, with Chicago pulling out a win in three overtimes to force a seventh game in Boston.

- Chicago 128, Boston 127 (3OT)

Team FIC Differential: Bulls -4.5, Celtics +4.5

The Bulls (3-3) outlasted the Celtics (3-3) in a triple-overtime thriller on Thursday night to send their first round series to a deciding seventh game. John Salmons led with 35 points and 6 rebounds, Brad Miller posted 23 points and 10 boards, and Derrick Rose added 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the win. Chicago shot 50% from the field, while limiting Boston to 43% shooting at the United Center. The Bulls turned the ball over 15 times, against just 11 for the Celtics, but the defending-champions were hit harder in the overtime periods. Paul Pierce, Glen Davis and Kendrick Perkins fouled, while the Bulls lost just Ben Gordon. Ray Allen scored 51 points on 18-for-32, including a playoff-record nine three-pointers, Kendrick Perkins tallied 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 9 boards and 19 assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Ray Allen, Boston ? 31.1

John Salmons, Chicago ? 22.5

Kendrick Perkins, Boston ? 19.0

Joakim Noah, Chicago ? 16.6

- Orlando 114, Philadelphia 89

Team FIC Differential: Magic +51.7, 76ers -51.7

Even without Dwight Howard, the Magic (4-2) disposed of the 76ers (2-4) at the Wachovia Center to advance into the second round. Rashard Lewis led with 29 points and 7 rebounds, Rafer Alston tallied 21 points and 10 assists, and Marcin Gortat turned in 11 points and 15 boards in Howard?s absence. Orlando shot 53% from the field, while holding Philadelphia to just 40% in their own building. The Magic seized control of the game early, taking a 30-19 lead at the end of the first quarter. They went on to outscore the 76ers in each of the game?s periods. Andre Miller had 24 points and 7 rebounds, Samuel Dalembert posted 8 points and 13 boards, and Andre Iguodala chipped in 20 points and 6 assists in the season-ending defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Rafer Alston, Orlando ? 20.3

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 20.1

Andre Miller, Philadelphia ? 16.3

Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 14.3

- Houston 92, Portland 76

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +22.8, Blazers -22.8

The Rockets (4-2) advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 1997 with a dominant win over the Trail Blazers (2-4) on Thursday night. Ron Artest starred with 27 points on 11-for-21 shooting, Yao Ming posted 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Aaron Brooks put up 13 points and 5 boards. Houston held Portland to 42% shooting, while turning the ball over just eight times. Neither team attempted many foul shots. The Rockets used a 31-18 edge in the second quarter to grab control of the game, which was held at the Toyota Center. LaMarcus Aldridge had 26 points and 5 rebounds, Brandon Roy scored 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting, and Joel Przybilla contributed 8 boards and 5 blocks for the Blazers in 27 minutes of action.

Game FIC Scores

Yao Ming, Houston ? 15.0

Shane Battier, Houston ? 13.0

LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 12.2

Brandon Roy, Portland ? 11.8

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