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 Rose finished with 30 points and seven assists to pace the Bulls,
who seized a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Guard Jimmy
Butler contributed 20 points and eight assists.
The score was tied up with three seconds remaining when the Bulls
lined up for an inbounds pass. Forward Mike Dunleavy found Rose, who
dribbled to his right and drilled a deep 3-pointer off the glass.
LeBron James compiled 27 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds for
Cleveland. Guard J.R. Smith returned from a two-game suspension and
added 14 points off the bench, and forward Tristan Thompson had 10
points and 13 rebounds.
Bulls forward Taj Gibson had given the Bulls a 96-93 lead by making
two free throws with 23.5 seconds remaining but Smith evened the
score with 10.8 seconds remaining on his fourth 3-pointer of the
game.
Chicago had gone into the fourth quarter with a 74-73 lead. Rose
scored six of the Bulls' first eight points to open the third
quarter. Guard Jimmy Butler added back-to-back shots to spark a 7-0
run midway through the quarter.
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The Bulls took the opening game of the series in Cleveland before
the Cavs rallied with a big win to even the matchup. Game Four is on
Sunday in Chicago.
(Editing by Jahmal Corner and Nick Mulvenney)
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