The Chicago Bulls have reached an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a deal that would send forward Luol Deng to the Cavs, in exchange for center Andrew Bynum, as well as three future draft choices.
The New Orleans Hornets put together a 13-0 run late in the 4th quarter to take the lead, but Derrick Rose hit a key shot and two free throws to lift the Chicago Bulls past the Hornets 99-95.
The Chicago Bulls took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals Sunday night, defeating the Miami Heat 103-82. League MVP Derrick Rose led the Bulls with 28 points. Heat forward Chris Bosh had 30 points and 9 rebounds in a losing effort. Game 2 in the Windy City is scheduled for Wednesday, with a 7:30 tip-off.