COMCAST SPORTSNET TO CELEBRATE BULLS DAY presented by AT&T U-verse ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
Network preps for the start of the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls season with a full day of Bulls-themed programming,
including live in-studio appearances from Carlos Boozer, Rip Hamilton, Taj Gibson, Nate Robinson, Jimmy Butler, John Paxson & more!
CSNChicago.com to feature full-blown Bulls content including exclusive, live-streamed features, live interactive Q&A with Bulls center Nazr Mohammed,
plus - BullsTalk content featured throughout the day via Bulls Insider Aggrey Sam
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PlusFans are urged to visit CSNChicago.com or watch Comcast SportsNet starting at 5:30 PM for details on how to win four tickets to the homeseason opener on Oct. 31 courtesy of the Chicago Bulls!
Chicago, IL (October 23, 2012)To celebrate the start of the upcoming 2012-13 Chicago Bulls season, Comcast SportsNet, the television home for the most games and most comprehensive coverage of the two-time defending regular season NBA Eastern Conference champs, is celebrating the start of the new season in a big way with BULLS DAY presented by AT&T U-verse on Wednesday, October 24.
Bulls Day presented by AT&T U-verse on Comcast SportsNet is highlighted by the Chicago Tribune Live & SportsNet Central live, in-studio appearances of Bulls players Carlos Boozer, Rip Hamilton, Taj Gibson, Nate Robinson, Jimmy Butler, along with Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson, plus - the Luvabulls & Benny the Bull! In addition, fans can look forward to a Bulls Classic telecast from last season featuring a standout performance by Derrick Rose and CSNChicago.com will provide numerous digital offerings throughout the day, including live-streamed features, a live interactive Q&A with Bulls center Nazr Mohammed and much more!
PlusFans are urged to visit CSNChicago.com during the day or watch Comcast SportsNet starting at 5:30 PM for details on how they can win four tickets to the homeseason opener on Wed, Oct. 31 vs. Sacramento (courtesy of the Chicago Bulls). Winner will announced during GMC SportsNet Central at 10:00 PM.
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REMINDER: The 2012-13 Chicago Bulls regular season on Comcast SportsNet gets underway on Friday, November 2 as the Bulls visit the Central Division rival Cleveland Cavaliers at 6:30 PM (NOTE: Expanded coverage gets underway on Chicago Tribune Live presented by Captain Morgan at 5:00 PM; McDonalds Bulls Pre-Game Live begins at 6:00 PM). Kia Bulls Post Game Live immediately follows the game featuring Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeaus post-game press conference (to also be streamed on CSNChicago.com), along with live locker room player interviews and complete post-game analysis. ALSOComcast SportsNet will air a special Opening Night edition of Kia Bulls Post Game Live immediately following the Bulls homeseason opener on Wednesday, October 31 vs. Sacramento (approx. 9:30 PM).
Note the following on-aironline highlights from Bulls Day presented by AT&T U-verse on Comcast SportsNet coming up this Wednesday, October 24:
CHICAGO TRIBUNE LIVE presented by Captain Morgan (5:30 PM)
- It will be a star-studded Bulls edition of CTL as host David Kaplan and Tribune writers will be joined by array of Bulls onoff-court representatives including Bulls Executive Vice PresidentBasketball Operations John Paxson, along with team members Carlos Boozer, Taj Gibson, Jimmy Butler and Nate Robinson for a complete 2012-13 NBABulls season preview analysis.
SPORTSNET CENTRAL presented by AT&T U-Verse (6:30 PM)
- Hosts Mark Schanowski & Gail Fischer will be joined on set by Bulls guard Richard Rip Hamilton during the telecast to discuss team expectations for the upcoming season and how his role will change with Kirk Hinrich handling the point guard responsibilities during Derrick Roses absence. NOTE: The 10:00 PM & 10:30 PM editions of GMC SportsNet Central, along with the midnight edition of SportsNet Central presented by CLR, will also feature a heavy Bulls Day focus.
BULLS CLASSIC: BULLS at MILWAUKEE (from March 7, 2012) (7:00 PM)
- In one of his most impressive performances from last season, Derrick Rose poured in 30 huge points, including an incredible, game-winning buzzer-beater that stunned the crowd in Milwaukee. Rose also dished out 11 assists in the win with teammate Joakim Noah contributing with a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds). It was the Bulls eighth-straight win at that point in the season, raising their season record to 33-8.
CHICAGO BULLS SEASON PREVIEW SPECIAL presented by AT&T U-verse (9:30 PM)
- Hosted by Comcast SportsNets Bulls PrePost Game Live tandem of Mark Schanowski & former NBABullsFighting Illini star Kendall Gill, the Chicago Bulls Season Preview Special presented by AT&T U-verse will feature interviews with Bulls playerscoaches, along with a review of all the off-season transactions from the around the league and how these moves impact the Bulls this season.
CSNCHICAGO.COM (ALL DAY)
The Bulls will have a complete take over of CSNChicago.com on Oct. 24, providing a full interactive experience for fans. Note the following highlights:
Live stream showcasing the Bulls visit to the Comcast SportsNet newsroom starting at 4:30 PM
Bulls Day takeover of CSNChicago.com home pageBullsTalk content featured throughout the day via Bulls Insider Aggrey Sam (and via Twitter @CSNBullsInsider & @BullsTalkCSN); fans urged to utilize the BullsTalk hashtag throughout the day
Bulls Talk LiveLive fan Q&A with Bulls center Nazr Mohammed via live stream on CSNChicago.com
Twitter takeoverQ&A with Bulls players via CSNs main Twitter account @CSNChicago
Behind-the-scenes videos of Bulls interviews will be posted on CSNChicago.com during the CSN visit
Photo galleries and much more