bulls vs. miami: round 3

The Bulls continued on to Round 3 in the NBA playoffs and I shot Game 1. I love shooting basketball! I love shooting the Bulls. I also spotted the former Mayor Richard Daley with wife Maggie watching the game in his final few hours as mayor of Chicago.

Chicago's Taj Gibson reacts in the final minutes of the game against Miami in the NBA playoff Round 3 game May 15 at the United Center. The Bulls defeated the Heat 103-82.

Miami's Mike Bibby tries to drive past Chicago's Derrick Rose.

 Chicago's Taj Gibson looks to pass against Miami's Joel Anthony.

Chicago's Derrick Rose is fouled by Miami's Joel Anthony in the second half of the NBA playoff Round 3 game on Sunday at the United Center. Rose had a total of 28 points.

Chicago's Ronnie Brewer shoots a free throw after a clear path foul is called against Miami in the second half of the game.

Chicago's Kyle Korver fights for the ball against Miami's Dwyane Wade in the second half of the NBA playoff Round 3 game.

 Miami's LeBron James puts up a shot.

The Miami Heat watch the final few minutes of the game.

And the final product the next day:

bulls vs. hawks: round 2

Bulls play the Atlanta Hawks in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs.
Benny the Bull waves a flag before the start of the game Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, right, holds the Red Auerbach Trophy after being named NBA basketball Coach of the Year before the start of the Bulls game Monday night.

Chicago's Carlos Boozer and Atlanta's Jeff Teague fight for the ball in the first half of the game Monday at the United Center. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 103-95.

Atlanta's Jeff Teague tries to pass through Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose in the first half of the game Monday at the United Center.

Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane take part in time out festivities.

Chicago's Joakim Noah fights for the ball against Atlanta's Jeff Teague.

Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is called for a technical foul in the first half.

Atlanta's Jeff Teague puts up a layup against Chicago's Derrick Rose.

Chicago's Carlos Boozer puts up a one-handed dunk in the second half.

the many faces of noah

Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah is a very expressive player and fun to shoot. Here are some of his many faces at the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 26.

bulls vs. pacers: round 1

The Bulls are rockin' it and I was at the game April 26 against the Indiana Pacers. Here are some of my picks from the night.

The Bulls' Joakim Noah waits for his name to be called before the start of the game.

Chicago's Taj Gibson attempts to get past Indiana's Roy Hibbert.

Chicago's Derrick Rose flys past Indiana's defense in the first half of the game Tuesday at the United Center.

Chicago's Omer Asik fights for the ball in the second half Tuesday at the United Center. The Bulls defeated the Pacers 116-89.

Chicago's Joakim Noah, left, and Taj Gibson celebrate after Indiana's Josh McRoberts is ejected from the game in the third quarter.

Chicago Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel cheers on the Chicago Bulls from courtside seats.

Chicago's Joakim Noah puts up a layup against Indiana's Paul George, left, and Roy Hibbert.

Chicago's Joakim Noah pumps up the crowd in the second half.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is spotted in the crowd.

This is my vantage point. Hello Taj Gibson!

bulls 97, suns 94

Exciting times for the No. 1 seed Chicago Bulls heading into the playoffs! I photographed their 3 point win over the Suns last week. I can only hope I get to cover a playoff game, what with homecourt advantage and all... definitely a career highlight for this basketball fan.

Chicago's Taj Gibson puts up a shot against Phoenix's Hakim Warrick in the second half of the game on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago.

Phoenix's Steve Nash splits the defense in the first half.

Chicago's Derrick Rose eyes up the competition.

Chicago's Luol Deng goes up for a shot as Phoenix's Josh Childress attempts a block in the second half of the game on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls defeated the Suns 97-94.

Chicago's Carlos Boozer looks to pass.

Young fans cheer on their team.

Halftime entertainment!

Another shot for those Pippen fans out there.

The Bulls re-group.

 

scottie pippen!

I shot the Chicago Bulls game Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. I was just leaving the floor at halftime to edit and I turn around and there is Scottie Pippen! More photos to follow here soon, but in the meantime check out more photos here: http://ssm.nwherald.com/photos/3641/bulls-97-suns-94/