Bulls Clinch the #1 Seed in the East

The Chicago Bulls clinched home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 93-82 win over Cleveland last night. Carlos Boozer led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Bulls had 6 players in double figures en route to their 59 win of the season. Derrick Rose had just 11 points and 8 assists, but it was more than enough for the Bulls who led by as many as 17.

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Miami and Boston will now battle it out for 2nd as they both won their 55th game last night. Boston beat the Wizards 104-88 behind 20 points 14 assists and 6 steals by Rajon Rondo and 22 points and 12 rebounds from Paul Pierce. Miami meanwhile knocked off the Bobcats 112-103 as Dwyane Wade returned to action. Chris Bosh had 27 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron had 23 points 7 rebounds and 9 assists, and Wade had 27 points while hitting 15 of 16 free throws. The two teams face off Sunday with the winner virtually guaranteed to be the #2 seed.