Bulls Postseason Chances Slip Further Away, NBA Scores

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Published on April 6 2016 6:18 am
Last Updated on April 6 2016 6:18 am

The Memphis Grizzlies solidified their grip on a Western Conference playoff spot, while the Chicago Bulls saw their postseason chances slip further away.

Despite missing several key players, the Grizzlies forced the Bulls out of their offense, stymied Chicago's leading scorer and captured a 108-92 victory on Tuesday night.

Memphis snapped a six-game losing streak and remained in the Western Conference's fifth playoff spot.

"It was a great win," said Zach Randolph, who led the Grizzlies with 27 points and 10 rebounds. "We've been searching, and we've been desperate for a win."

Vince Carter added 17 points as Memphis displayed a strong defense missing in recent games. The Bulls, who had won three of four, never got the deficit under double digits in the fourth quarter of a loss that damaged their playoff hopes.

Chicago remained two games behind the Detroit Pistons for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons lost 107-89 at Miami.

"It was very disappointing to throw away an opportunity like this, especially with Detroit losing," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said.

Nikola Mirotic led Chicago with 20 points, going 6 of 9 from 3-point range. Pau Gasol had 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Derrick Rose had 12 points and eight assists, while Bobby Portis also finished with 12 points.

 

Tuesday, April 5 Scoreboard
     
Philadelphia 107, New Orleans 93
    
Toronto 96, Charlotte 90
    
Miami 107, Detroit 89
    
Atlanta 103, Phoenix 90
    
Memphis 108, Chicago 92

Cleveland 109, Milwaukee 80

 Oklahoma City 124, Denver 102

San Antonio 88, Utah 86

Portland 115, Sacramento 107

Minnesota 124, Golden State 117 (OT)
    
Los Angeles Clippers 103, Los Angeles Lakers 81


Wednesday, April 6 Schedule (All Times Central)

Cleveland at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Washington, 5 p.m.

New Orleans at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Charlotte at New York, 5:30 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Portland, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.