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2009 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 7
In one of the greatest playoff series in NBA history, the Bulls and rookie Derrick Rose force a Game 7 with the...
The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls were set to face off in a highly anticipated Game 7 of the 2009 NBA Eastern Conference First Round. The Lakers were led by the legendary Kobe Bryant, while the Bulls were led by a rising star in Derrick Rose.
Bryant had been on a tear in the playoffs, leading the league in scoring with 32.4 points per game. He was also averaging 5.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game.
Rose, on the other hand, was having a breakout season. He was averaging 23.7 points per game and had led the Bulls to a surprising first-round upset of the defending champion Boston Celtics.
The game was close throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant lead. In the end, it was Bryant who led the Lakers to a 96-92 victory.
Bryant finished the game with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Rose also had a strong performance, scoring 24 points and dishing out 8 assists.
The Lakers would go on to win the NBA championship that season, but the Bulls' performance in the playoffs was a sign of things to come. Rose would go on to become one of the best players in the league, and the Bulls would return to the playoffs the following year.
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