Bulls eliminate Hawks & ready for Heat in East finals

**Admin** Fri May 13, 2011 3:55 am

Carlos Boozer scored 23 points and Derrick Rose produced 12 assists in more of a supporting role as the Chicago Bulls cruised past the Atlanta Hawks, 93-73, wrapping up the East semifinals in six games.

Chicago haven’t been this far since 1998, when Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen were on their way to a second three-peat. Pippen sat near the Bulls' bench, relishing a new generation that’s carried his old team into contention for another championship.

The Bulls now focuses their attention on the Miami Heat as the two teams get set for the Eastern Conference Finals, which is set to begin this Sunday in Chicago.