Bulls-Celtics: Game Six, Where John Salmons Finally Happens

John Salmons had become nothing more than an afterthought for the first five games on the Bulls-Celtics series. It was disheartening for Bulls fans. Since the trade for Salmons and Brad Miller, the Bulls had found new life. They not only fought they way into the playoffs, but were contending for the sixth seed in the playoffs. Salmons was not only a big reason for the resurgence, he was playing at a superstar level. In March, he averaged a .500 field-goal percentage, .435 three-point percentafe, and an .880 free-throw percentage. Yeah, it was downright amazing. Now the Bulls not only had Gordon as a scorer, but with Rose developing as a slasher, Salmons provided a third option. It was something Bulls fans had seen with Luol Deng several years ago in the playoff series against the Heat. It was something they sorely needed. Then, just as suddenly as he appeared, Salmons had a disappearing act in the Celtics series. The Bulls had to rely on the rookie Rose, less of a scorer and more of ... (link)