Bradley’s 24 Points Helps Celtics to 108-97 Game 5 Win Over Bulls
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Avery Bradley leads the Celtics with 24 points PHOTO: Avery Bradley/flickr
Bradley’s points came on 11 of 19 shooting from the field, while he also grabbed six rebounds.
Boston can close out the series on Friday night in Game 6.
Celtics Pull Away Late
The Chicago Bulls held an 85-84 lead with 10:08 to play in the game following two free throws by Dwyane Wade.
From that point, the Celtics would go on a 7-0 run capped off by a jumper from Al Hereford to give Boston a 91-85 lead with 7:52 to play.
Chicago got back to within two, 91-89, with 6:26 to play before the Celtics would seal the game.
From that point, Boston went on a 13-0 run capped off by two Horford free throws to give the Celtics a 10-4-89 lead.
The Bulls would not get closer than 9 points in the final two minutes.
Game 6
The Celtics can end the series in game 6 on Friday night in Chicago.
Game time is set for 8 p.m.
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