Without Rose, Bulls still put up a fight

DEERFIELD | The next time he suits up for a game, there's a good chance Derrick Rose will actually be in a uniform and not in a jacket and slacks.

Heat rally, eliminate Bulls from NBA playoffs

MIAMI | A fast start and faster finish were enough to send the Miami Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals.

Heat rout Bulls 115-78

MIAMI | Joakim Noah was fired up Wednesday night. Maybe too fired up.

Banged-up Bulls, Nets ready for Game 7 in Brooklyn

NEW YORK | Time for the Nets' biggest game in Brooklyn.

Bulls playoff game

The Bulls' Carlos Boozer grabs a rebound over the Nets' Brook Lopez during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the first quarter against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

The Bulls take the court before their game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

The Bulls' Joakim Noah shoots against the Nets' Brook Lopez during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Bulls playoff game

Joakim Noah grabs a loose ball against the Nets' Reggie Evans during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

The Nets' Deron Williams passes against the Bulls' Kirk Hinrich during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Bulls guard Nate Robinson takes a photograph with a fan before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

AL HAMNIK: Sidelined Derrick Rose facing damage control as well

Fans will turn on a professional athlete faster than a rabid dog. It's their nature as paying customers.

Johnson scores 24 as Raptors beat Bulls

TORONTO | The way they're struggling against losing teams right now, the Bulls are probably looking forward to Sunday's matchup with the Miami Heat.

Chicago Bulls' Nate Robinson

The Bulls' Nate Robinson watches his three-pointer go in with less than a second on the shot clock in the the Bulls' 87-86 win over the Magic at the United Center in Chicago.

Chicago Bulls' Nate Robinson

The crowd cheers for the Bulls' Nate Robinson after one of his three-pointers in the the Bulls' 87-86 win over the Magic at the United Center in Chicago.

Chicago Bulls' Luol Dang

The Bulls' Luol Deng shoots against the Magic's Tobias Harris in the the Bulls' 87-86 win over the Magic at the United Center in Chicago on Friday night.