Images: Rose hits a buzzer-beater, Bulls win game three 99-96 over Cavs
See images from the Bulls' 99-96 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of a second-round NBA Playoff series at the United Center Friday night. Derrick Rose scored the game-winning basket at the final buzzer. The Bulls take a 2-1 series lead into Sunday's contest in Chicago.
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose releases his game-winning shot for a 99-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) celebrates with Joakim Noah, right, and Taj Gibson after scoring the game-winning 3-point basket during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, Friday, May 8, 2015. The Bulls won 99-96.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives to the basket past Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago on Friday, May 8, 2015. The Bulls won 99-96.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah reacts after scoring a basket during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago on Friday, May 8, 2015.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives to the basket past Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago on Friday, May 8, 2015. The Bulls won 99-96.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives to the basket past Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago on Friday, May 8, 2015.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose leaves the floor after his game-winning shot for a 99-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose leaves the floor after his game-winning shot for a 99-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose leaves the floor in the arms of Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah after his game-winning shot for a 99-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3.
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The Bull's John Paxson, vice president of basketball operations, is ready for Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose leaves the court after warming up before Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) leaves the floor after his game-winning shot for a 99-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) jams home two points during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles around Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, right, during the second half .
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) momentarily rests after being fouled by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half.
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Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy grabs a loose ball under Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov (20) in the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) is introduced before Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts to a foul during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Fans express their opinion of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) rests on the bench during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) drives the lane during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives the lane during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) drives the lane during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) works for a reverse layup during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts to a foul during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 8, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, during the first half.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) fights for a loose ball with Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy, right, during the first half.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah yells to the referees during the first half.
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Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dives for a loose ball during the first half.
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