Chicago is not dead.

Led by Derrick Rose (31 pts) and Kirk Hinrich (27 pts), Chicago beat Cleveland (108-106), in Game 3 of the series. Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City is also firmly against the LA Lakers (101-96). Phoenix took over the home field advantage in Portland (89-108).

 . EASTERN CONFERENCE:
CHICAGO - CLEVELAND: 108-106:
Cleveland leads the series 2-1
Chicago has not abdicated. Led by two nil Cleveland before Game 3, scheduled in Illinois on the night of Thursday to Friday, the Bulls have reduced the score by winning two small points. Derrick Rose (31 pts) who received "MVP" MVP "from the public of the United Center, Kirk Hinrich (27 pts) were the leading offensive team Vinny Del Negro. Joakim Noah has also contributed its bit towards ending the game with another double double (10 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists). Despite 39 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals, LeBron James has not been able to thwart their hosts. Before almost every game, Chicago scored an advance of 21 points (68-47) in the third quarter. But saw the Cavaliers back in any endgame (107-106), after a 3-point basket by Mo Williams. After a foul shot by Luol Deng, the Cavs were shooting for victory, but the attempt of winning Anthony Parker did not find the target. The match will take place Sunday N.4 Chicago.

. WESTERN CONFERENCE:
OKLAHOMA CITY - LA LAKERS: 101-96:
Los Angeles leads series 2-1
For the first home game in the playoffs of his (recent) history, Oklahoma City has operated perfectly for victory against the defending champions. Dominated in the first two games in California, the Thunder responded well and won five points in his room. Kevin Durant, who deserved the title of "Most Improved Player (finally awarded to Aaron Brooks of Houston), has signed a monster performance with 29 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Everything had started badly for the top scorer in the regular season since his first seven attempts had failed. At his side, the leader Russell Westbrook, 21 he also showed some beautiful things (27 pts, 8 rebounds, 4 assists). Author of 24 points, Kobe Bryant became the "Laker" the most prolific in the history of the play-offs, wiping shelves Jerry West. Not sure that statistics comforts the four NBA championship. The match takes place Saturday N.4 in Oklahoma City.

PORTLAND - PHOENIX: 89-108:
Phoenix leads series 2-1
Nicolas Batum season takes a turn very unpleasant. Unable to finish the match 2 two days ago, the French had re-injured his right shoulder. In the Blazers' starting five, the former Manceau spent only 9 minutes on the floor of the Rose Garden, for 3 points and 2 rebounds. Phoenix, surprised at the first home game of the series, took over the home field advantage by winning 19 points. Jason Richardson broke his career high with 42 units in the playoffs for the Suns, who had up to 31 point lead after four 3-point attempts successful result by Spaniard Rudy Fernandez. The match takes place Saturday N.4 Portland.