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Robinson sparks some triple-OT excitement

  The Bulls Nate Robinson, left, and Brooklyn’s C.J. Watson mix it up after fighting for the ball in the first half Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson, left, and Brooklyn’s C.J. Watson mix it up after fighting for the ball in the first half Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson is greeted by fans as he comes off of the court Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. Robinson was a big part of the Bulls triple overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson fires up the crowd in the second overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Loul Deng, left, Kirk Hinrich and Joakim Noah fight for the ball with Brooklyn’s Gerald Wallace Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Joakim Noah’s basket fires up the crowd in the first overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson, left, and Taj Gibson celebrate Robinson’s basket in the first overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson, left, and Brooklyn’s C.J. Watson mix it up after fighting for the ball in the first half Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Nate Robinson goes for the basket between Brooklyn’s C.J. Watson, left, and Brook Lopez, right, Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Joakim Noah reacts to being fouled in the second overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142 - 134. Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson is all pumped up after sinking another basket in overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Nate Robinson makes 2 of his 34 points over Brooklyn’s Brook Lopexz in the 4th quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Joakim Noah, left, reacts after a Jimmy Butler, right, basket in the second half Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134. Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Joakim Noah, left, puts pressure on Brooklyn’s Brook Lopez in first quarter action Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nate Robinson, left, and Brooklyn’s C.J. Watson mix it up after fighting for the ball in the first half Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Nate Robinson gets the crowed fired up in the third overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won 142-134. Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Carlos Boozer drives to the basket pressured by Brooklyn’s Brook Lopez in the first half Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142 - 134. Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Carlos Boozer, left, gives Nate Robinson encouragement in the 4th quarter as the Bulls mounted their comeback Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Nate Robinson is all smiles as he heads up court after making a basket in the second overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Nate Robinson drives past Brooklyn’s Reggie Evans, left, and Deron Williams in the 4th quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls bench is fired up late in the third overtime as the Bulls took the lead Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won 142-134. Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
Chicago Bulls’ Carlos Boozer (5) and Joakim Noah (13) celebrate a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Nate Robinson (2) celebrates a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
The Chicago Bulls bench including Nate Robinson (2) and Joakim Noah, center right, celebrates a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the third overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler celebrates a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. Associate Press photo
Brooklyn Nets’ Andray Blatche (0) and Chicago Bulls’ Taj Gibson scramble for a loose ball during the second half in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Brooklyn Nets head coach P.J. Carlesimo, rear left, stands on the court as Nets’ Deron Williams (8) walks past the bench in the closing seconds during the third overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Taj Gibson (22) and Nate Robinson (2) celebrate a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Brooklyn Nets’ Deron Williams shoots a 3-point basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Nazr Mohammed (48) celebrates a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the third overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah, left, tries to block the shot of Brooklyn Nets’ Brook Lopez (11) during the second overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Brooklyn Nets’ Deron Williams (8) and Chicago Bulls’ Kirk Hinrich (12) scramble for the ball during the second half in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Kirk Hinrich, left, and Taj Gibson pressure Brooklyn Nets’ Deron Williams (8) during the second half in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Nazr Mohammed (48) celebrates a late basket with teammates Carlos Boozer (5) and Luol Deng during the third overtime in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Bulls won 142-134 in three overtimes. Associate Press photo
Chicago Bulls’ Kirk Hinrich (12) celebrates a 3-point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half in Game 4 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Chicago. Associate Press photo
  Joakim Noah gets the crowd going during the second quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is not happy early in the 4th quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Luol Deng drives past Brooklyn’s Gerald Wallace int second quarter action Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Taj Gibson goes for the ball against Brooklyn’s Deron Williams, left, Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Carlos Boozer blocks a shot by Brooklyn’s Gerald Wallace in the 4th quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Jimmy Butler, right, pressures Brooklyn’s C.J. Watson in the first quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  Brooklyn’s Deron Williams drives to the basket past the Bulls Kirk Hinrich in the third quarter Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
  The Bulls Nazr Mohammed is all smiles after hitting a basket late the third overtime Saturday during game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The Bulls won in triple overtime 142-134 Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyherald.com
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