The Celtics prevailed in Game 7 at TD Banknorth Garden on Saturday night, eliminating the upstart Bulls in the process.

- Boston 109, Chicago 99

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +23.1, Bulls -23.1

The Celtics (4-3) used a 29-11 edge in the second quarter to take control of Game 7 against the Bulls (3-4) on Saturday night. Ray Allen had 23 points and 7 rebounds, Kendrick Perkins posted 14 points and 13 boards, and Paul Pierce added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Boston shot 44% from the field, while holding Chicago to 38% shooting at TD Banknorth Garden. The Celtics also won the rebounding battle by five, and forced nine turnovers in the second quarter alone. Ben Gordon starred with 33 points on 7-for-23 shooting, Joakim Noah tallied 7 points and 15 rebounds, and Kirk Hinrich scored 16 points off the bench in the loss. The point guard battle, which had been featured prominently the entire series, was lackluster in the deciding game. Boston?s Rajon Rondo had 7 points and 11 assists, while rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points and 3 assists for Chicago.

Game FIC Scores

Ray Allen, Boston ? 19.1

Kendrick Perkins, Boston ? 15.9

Joakim Noah, Chicago ? 14.4

Ben Gordon, Chicago ? 13.1

? RealGM calculates the Floor Impact Counter using the following formula: (Points + .75 Defensive Rebounds + Offensive Rebounds + Steals + Assists + Blocks - .75 Field Goal Attempts - .375 Free Throw Attempts - Turnovers - .5 Personal Fouls)

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