Twenty three years to the date when Michael Jordan scored 63 points against the Celtics in a playoff loss, Chicago’s Ben Gordon would turn in a stellar performance in a losing effort. Gordon finished the game with 42 points. His bucket with 12 seconds left was almost enough to lift the Bulls to victory, but Ray Allen’s jumper gave the Celtics the win.
Ray Allen provided the Celtics with a game winning shot with two seconds left to even the series with the Chicago Bulls at one win a piece.
Bulls point guard Derrick Rose did not have quite as strong of a game as he had in Game 1. He was held to just 10 points and seven assists. Rondo on the other hand, abused the Bulls defense and was able to amass a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists.
With the game completed and the Celtics in celebratory mode, injured power forward Kevin Garnett could be seen jawing expletives at the Bulls bench.
The Celtics continue to be hampered by the injury bug. Rajon Rondo missed some significant time in the second quarter due to a rolled ankle on a fast break. Leon Powe missed the second half of the game due to an unknown injury. He made his way to the locker room in the second quarter and never returned to the action. There is no word as to whether or not he will be forced to miss any games.
With the series tied 1-1, the action will continue Thursday night in Chicago. The Bulls are 28-13 at home this season.
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