NBA

Nets fall short

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Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer is stopped by Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez during the second half of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series in Chicago, Ill.

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Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau directs his team during the second half.

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Nets' Brook Lopez is fouled by Bulls' Joakim Noah (center) as Bulls' Carlos Boozer looks on during the first half.

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Bulls' Joakim Noah goes to the basket against Nets' MarShon Brooks (left) and Brook Lopez during the second half.

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Nets center Brook Lopez blocks the shot of Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer during the second half.

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Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (left) reacts with Bulls guard Jimmy Butler in the second quarter.

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Bulls' Luol Deng shoots over Nets' Brook Lopez during the second half.

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Deron Williams of the Nets shoots a three-pointer.

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Nets head coach P.J. Carlesimo calls to the bench during the first quarter.