Bulls NBA Playoffs action returns to CSN (Game 1 coverage begins Saturday at 11:30 a.m.)

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CHICAGO BULLS NBA PLAYOFFS ACTION RETURNS TO COMCAST SPORTSNET
First Round Coverage Begins this Saturday, April 28 at 11:30 AM
Network to carry exclusive local TV coverage of Bulls vs. Sixers Game 1-3 (5-7 if nec.)

CSNChicago.com to provide LIVE video stream of EVERY Bulls post-game press conference, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes video and post-game reports from Bulls Insider Aggrey Sam

Chicago, IL (April 27, 2012)Comcast SportsNet, the television home for the most games and most comprehensive coverage of the NBA Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls (who, for the second-straight season, finished the regular season with the NBAs best overall record; tied with San Antonio at 50-16), is ready to deliver electrifying 2012 NBA Playoffs action as the Bulls look to continue their amazing season run in first round action against the Philadelphia 76ers. Comcast SportsNet will be the exclusive local television home in the Chicago market to see live coverage of Games 1-3, along with Games 5-7 (if necessary), plusevery Comcast SportsNet Bulls playoff game telecast will also be presented in a high-definition (HD) format.

Comcast SportsNets Chicago BullsNBA Playoffs coverage gets underway this Saturday, April 28 beginning at 11:30 AM with exclusive local home team call coverage of Game 1 between the Bulls and Sixers live from the United Center. The always-entertaining Comcast SportsNet Bulls announcing tandem of Neil Funk and Stacey King will have the call for every first round telecast, plusComcast SportsNets Gail Fischer will provide in-stadium reports throughout the first round. Coverage for Game 1 gets underway with McDonalds Bulls Pre-Game Live at 11:30 AM live from the United Center featuring Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill; opening tip-off is set for 12 NOON. Plus, immediately following all playoff gamesKia Bulls Post Game Live will feature live locker room interviews, detailed analysis, along with head coach Tom Thibodeaus post-game press conferences and numerous player interviews. (Comcast SportsNets complete Bulls first round coverage schedule is included in this release.)

Throughout the playoffs, viewers can also look forward to SportsNet Central: Playoff Central (scheduled nightly at 10:30 PM, times may vary due to airing of live events) for the most in-depth BullsNBA Playoffs coverage, including game recaps, previews, up-to-the-minute teamplayer updates, interviews and numerous playoff highlights from around the league.

Also, throughout the playoffs, Comcast SportsNets comprehensive website, CSNChicago.com, will provide fans with even more exclusive BullsNBA Playoffs content including the following:
CSNChicago.com will stream EVERY Bulls postgame press conference LIVE providing insider access to coach Tom Thibodeau addressing the media as it happens.
CSNChicago.com Bulls Insider Aggrey Sam will be on-site -- for EVERY Bulls playoff game -- filing stories and video for each game and team practices, plus Sam will provide up-to-the-second Tweets via @CSNBullsInsider throughout the series.
New-look Bulls team page offers latest news, player interviews, highlights, video and more 247
Game highlights available on CSNChicago.com following every game along with Game Story, a web-exclusive recap of each game.
Bulls Talk (@BullsTalkCSN) offers news, views and analysis from Sam, blogger Tony Andracki, Bulls PrePostgame hosts Mark Schanowski (@MarkSchanowski) and Kendall Gill as well as other CSNChicago.com contributors.
Additional NBA Playoffs coverage content sharingcross-promotion via NBCSports.com & ProBasketballTalk.com.
CSNChicago.coms Bulls news is presented by Suzuki; Bulls Talk sponsored by Illinois Back Institute

Note the following first round schedule of games and additional coverage information on Comcast SportsNet:

CHICAGO BULLS vs. PHILADELPHIA 76ers on COMCAST SPORTSNET

Game 1: Sat, April 28, NOONBulls vs. Sixers (United Center) in HD

(NOTES: Bulls Pre-Game Live at 11:30 amBulls Post Game Live after the game, plus SportsNet Central at 9:30 pm, 10:00 pm, 10:30 pm and midnight to provide even more comprehensive BullsNBA Playoffs coverage; game replay at 11:00 pm)

Game 2: Tue, May 1, 7:00 pmBulls vs. Sixers (United Center) in HD
(NOTES: Bulls Pre-Game Live at 6:30 pmBulls Post Game Live after the game; GMC SportsNet Central to follow; game replay at 11:00 pm)

-- IMPORTANT CUBS NOTE: The Cubs at Cincinnati game (originally scheduled on Comcast SportsNet at 6:00 pm) will now move to CSN (or CLTV in the Chicago market).

Game 3: Fri, May 4, 7:00 pmBulls at Sixers (Wells Fargo Center) in HD

(NOTES: Bulls Pre-Game Live at 6:30 pmBulls Post Game Live after the game; GMC SportsNet Central airs at 10:00 pm; game replay at 11:00 pm)

-- IMPORTANT WHITE SOX NOTE: The White Sox at Detroit game (originally scheduled on Comcast SportsNet at 6:00 pm) will now move to CSN (or CLTV in the Chicago market).

Game 4: Sun, May 6 at approx. 3:30 pmKia Bulls Post Game Live on Comcast SportsNet

Game 5: Tue, May 8 (Time TBD)Bulls vs. Sixers (United Center) (if necessary) in HD

Game 6: Thu, May 10 (Time TBD)Bulls at Sixers (Wells Fargo Center) (if necessary) in HD

Game 7: Sat, May 12 (Time TBD)Bulls vs. Sixers (United Center) (if necessary) in HD

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