Gordon could be out for Game 5

The status of Bulls guard Ben Gordon, who was the hero of game 4, will be a game time decision as to whether or not he will play in tonight's crucial game 5 in Boston.

Gordon has a strained left hamstring and told the Chicago tribune it did not feel very good after the team's shoot-around today. If Gordon is out for the game, it will be very hard for the Bulls to pull off a victory. Gordon leads all scorers in the series with 24.8 points per game. Gordon helped the Bulls win game 4 when he hit a three-pointer in the final seconds of the first overtime to force a second. He also had 42 points for the Bulls in their game 2 loss.

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Bulls re-tie series in 2OT instant classic

For those who missed the Bulls' 121-118 victory over the Celtics in game 4 to tie the series 2-2, you missed one of the best basketball games of season. The game was filled with drama, back-and-forth scoring, and insane shots from both teams when it mattered most. Here is a nice little video for those who either missed it, or just want to re-live the action:

Was there ever any doubt? Rose Rookie of the Year.

It was announced Wednesday, Derrick Rose is the 2009 Rookie of the Year. Although he didn't lead all rookies in scoring — O.J. Mayo did with 18.5 points while Rose averaged 16.8 — he had by far the most solid rookie campaign of any player.

Rose won easily, receiving 111 of 120 possible first place votes from sports writers and broadcasters. Mayo finished second in the voting with Brook Lopez coming in third.

To any Bulls fan, this news is no shock. Rose has been the spark plug of a team that has surprised many with making a playoff run, and actually taking game one from the Boston Celtics — a game in which Rose tied the record for points in a playoff debut with 36. The future of the Bulls looks awfully bright with him as the leader.

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