Unlucky Three: Sixers Even Series

By Chuck Sudo in News on May 2, 2012 1:30PM

For much of the first half it looked as though the Bulls would be able to head to Philly with a 2-0 series advantage. Then they played the third quarter.

Cheezis!

The Sixers routed the Bulls in the third 36-14 and cruised to a win, stealing home court advantage from the Bulls in the process. Here's more tale of the tape:

The 76ers shot 64 percent in the second half, out-rebounded the Bulls 38-32 and were outscored in the paint 52-32. Luol Deng was held to eight points—two in the second half. Carlos Boozer, who talks a good game, scored only nine points. Anytime he wants to show up for a game that matters, he should.

Joakim Noah led the Bulls with 21 points and provided some early energy, but they stopped going to him as John Lucas became the Rec League Chucker with 15 points. The Sixers were led by Jrue Holiday's 26 points, Louis Williams' 20 and Evan Turner's 19.

The series moves to Philadelphia Friday for Game three.