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Bulls re-sign veteran F Scalabrine (AP)
The Chicago Bulls have re-signed veteran forward Brian Scalabrine. The 6-foot-9 Scalabrine played in 18 games for Chicago last season and averaged 1.1 points. He is a 10-year NBA veteran and has averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 492 regular-season games. He's also participated in 39 playoff games.

Scalabrine takes Asik's spot for Bulls in Game 5
Brian Scalabrine will take Omer Asik's place on the Chicago Bulls' roster for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat on Thursday.

Deng, Rose lead Bulls over Raptors (AP)

Luol Deng scored 22 points, Derrick Rose had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 110-103 in exhibition play Wednesday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. Rose also had nine assists and eight rebounds. Brian Scalabrine had 14 points and James Johnson scored 13 of his 14 in the fourth quarter as the Bulls improved to 3-5 in the preseason.

Toronto Raptors' Joey Dorsey suspended for swinging arm at Chicago Bulls' Brian Scalabrine
The NBA has suspended Toronto's Joey Dorsey for one game for swinging his arm at Bulls forward Brian Scalabrine.

NBA suspends Raptors' Dorsey 1 game (AP)
The NBA has suspended Toronto's Joey Dorsey for one game for swinging his arm at Chicago Bulls forward Brian Scalabrine. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the ban on Thursday. Dorsey will serve the suspension in the first regular-season game that he is healthy for and eligible to play in.

Report: Ex-Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine headed to Chicago Bulls
Free-agent forward Brian Scalabrine has agreed to a non-guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls, according to a Yahoo Sports report citing a league source.

Celtics F Scalabrine cleared to return (AP)
Boston Celtics backup forward Brian Scalabrine has been cleared to play after missing two games with a separated right shoulder. Coach Doc Rivers said Scalabrine showed no sign of injury during practice Tuesday. The Celtics leave Wednesday for games in Orlando on Thursday and Atlanta on Friday. In 33 games, three as a starter, Scalabrine is averaging 1.8 points and 10.3 minutes.

Pierce's 24 help Celtics rout Nets (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 24 points in 28 minutes and the Boston Celtics quickly turned a mismatch on paper into just that on the court, beating the New Jersey Nets 111-87 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen added 15 points and Rajon Rondo had 11 points and 14 assists for the Celtics, who are playing without All-Star Kevin Garnett (right knee) and reserve Rasheed Wallace (sore left foot), but would've had...

Celtics F Wallace out with sore foot (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace will miss Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sore left forefoot. Wallace was replaced in the starting lineup by Brian Scalabrine. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said a few minutes before the game that Wallace had trouble pushing off when he jumped so coach Doc Rivers decided to give him the night off.

Wallace scores 20 as Celtics beat Nets (AP)

Rajon Rondo played the game like it meant something. Rasheed Wallace scored 20 points and Rondo added 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 91-88 preseason victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night in the first NBA game in the Prudential Center. While several of his more heralded teammates took the night off or saw limited action, Rondo went full tilt, playing over 40...

Celts overcome KG suspension, top Knicks (AP)

Brian Scalabrine, in the starting lineup while Kevin Garnett served a one-game suspension, hit a 3-pointer with 1:14 left to help Boston recover after its 15-point, fourth-quarter lead was trimmed to four and the Celtics beat New York 110-101 on Tuesday night. Paul Pierce scored 22, Kendrick Perkins had 16 points and eight rebounds and Rajon Rondo had 15 points, eight boards and seven assists for...

Celtics G Tony Allen out for Game 5 (AP)
Guard Tony Allen was inactive Wednesday night for the Celtics' playoff game against the Pistons after hurting his Achilles' tendon during practice. Forward Brian Scalabrine, who did not play in any of Boston's previous 18 playoff games, was activated in his place for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.

James helps Cavs hold off Celts 114-113 (AP)

LeBron James scored 33 points and barely missed a triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston for the second time this season, downing the Celtics 114-113 on Tuesday night. James added 12 assists, nine rebounds and five steals to pace the Cavaliers, who improved to 15-4 since Dec. 25 and handed the NBA's best road team just its fifth loss away from home.

Garnett sets pace for unbeaten Celtics (AP)
Kevin Garnett shouted across the locker room in mock anger at teammate Brian Scalabrine, who was peering into the spaghetti platter at the buffet table after the Celtics' latest win. "I just wanted to see what was in it," Scalabrine pleaded. Then he joked in a low voice, "I let him down." From morning practices to post-victory pasta, Garnett quickly has established himself as the leader of the...

Brian Scalabrine, F - BOS
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