Recap from the UC: Video, GIFs and photos from the Bulls' finale

So that's it then. Another Bulls season ends short of a title. But it was a hell of a ride, no?

3rd & 7 37yd

Noah on Game 5: “It’s do or die. We’ve just got to go out there, give all our effort, and get a W.” #WASvsCHI http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmZ_TDTCUAAEBRH.jpg

by Chicago Bulls via twitter 4/29/2014 10:44:30 PM
Not to bring the mood down too much, but RedEye's Ernest Wilkins reminds us that recently banished Clippers owner Donald Sterling is only part of the problem of racism in America.

Keep your eyes on the prize, everyone

by RedEye Chicago 4/29/2014 10:51:08 PM
Just watched Mike Dunleavy warm up at courtside for the past 20 minutes. If you had no idea his left thumb was hurting, you wouldn't suspect a thing. Silky smooth during shootaround.

by sely 4/29/2014 11:05:46 PM
Tonight I will be sharing photos of the Wizards that I find particularly hilarious and/or forced (by Washington's marketing department). The first up is this gem. "Alright, now, can the really tall basketballer put his arms around the two smaller basketballers like you guys are all buddies at a sleepover and someone's mom wanted a photo for her scrapbooking class?"

by sely 4/29/2014 11:13:32 PM
At my place before tonight's game. Ready for Game 5!!! #nbaplayoffs #SeeRed http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmaohW-CMAAfdx0.jpg

by Taj Gibson via twitter 4/29/2014 11:21:12 PM
It's #WINorGoHome for the @ChicagoBulls - #BULLSvWIZARDS Game 5, 8pm/et @NBAonTNT : on.nba.com/BULLSvWIZARDS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bma9FlcCUAAtdOl.jpg

by NBA via twitter 4/29/2014 11:21:33 PM
Starting lineups tonight — Bulls: DUNLEAVY - BOOZER - NOAH - BUTLER - HINRICH // Wizards: ARIZA - NENE - GORTAT - BEAL - WALL

by sely 4/29/2014 11:22:04 PM
Getting ready for the Bulls game tonight at the UC with @bbicks29

by Caskenette via twitter 4/29/2014 11:23:24 PM
"Alright boys, for this next photo, why don't we have John pass gas here in this small studio and then Jordan Crawford from 2011, you'll give a very natural reaction to how that makes you feel. Go!"

by sely 4/29/2014 11:25:13 PM
"OK, now, hmmm...let's get John Wall to turn around and look back at the camera in kind of a 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog' type of way. Aaaand, go!"

by sely 4/29/2014 11:58:37 PM
"Now how about, like, an arms-folded pose as if you mean business, but also smile so everyone sees your fun side, too. Can we try that out?"

by sely 4/30/2014 12:06:41 AM
"For this last one, let's just let you guys get creative. Go bonkers! Let's really do something fun here." ...... "Seriously, that's what you came up with? Don't quit your day jobs."

by sely 4/30/2014 12:16:30 AM
LOL. You guys remember Michael Jordan, right? Well, if not he played in Chicago for a while. And then he played for the Wizards years 'n years later. And before a game, this happened one time.

by sely 4/30/2014 12:20:28 AM
"I pick up basketball. I put basketball in orange ring above head. Then man hand me check for 13 million dollars." - Nene before tonight's game in Chicago

by sely 4/30/2014 12:25:17 AM
John Wall before...

by sely 4/30/2014 12:28:51 AM
...John Wall after money, a steak dinner and a large basketball contract.

by sely 4/30/2014 12:29:46 AM
John Wall: "Coach, don't you think it's just a tad too big?" John Wall's former coach: "That's the style. Pro athletes will always wear 'em baggy."

by sely 4/30/2014 12:35:00 AM
At the end of the first quarter at the United Center, the Bulls trail 23-15. Not playing with very much spunk. The dancers currently on the court are getting more applause than the actual team. And that's not a lie.

by sely 4/30/2014 12:36:36 AM
Nice save by Taj.

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 12:38:56 AM
Whoops. #GoodJobGoodEffort, Snell.

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 12:39:24 AM
"I know, but Garrett, there's one thing you're forgetting: I take all the shots on this team. Simple misunderstanding. Now just keep passing me the rock. Thanks man!"

by sely 4/30/2014 12:44:43 AM
Swiiiiiissssshhhh. Courtesy: Hinrich.

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 12:50:29 AM
The United Center? IT. IS. ALIVE.

by sely 4/30/2014 12:50:32 AM
UC finally coming alive after Joakim Noah drew an offensive foul on Nene and Kirk Hinrich drained a 3. Just a six-point deficit.

by RedEye Chicago 4/30/2014 12:51:13 AM
HUGE ovation for Bryan Bickell, who's at the UC tonight watching the Bulls. At least he hasn't given up.

by RedEye Chicago 4/30/2014 12:53:39 AM
(This was a bogus foul call on Taj, right?)

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 12:54:59 AM
See. Now you made Taj mad.

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 12:55:29 AM
Big 3 by Butler cuts it to 1. You watching yet?

by RedEye Chicago 4/30/2014 12:56:36 AM
Holy sh—nikes, Bulls are winning right now. Taj with a pair of free throws.

by sely 4/30/2014 12:57:35 AM
Bulls go down, then Noah hits a midranger. Back up 1.

by sely 4/30/2014 12:58:23 AM
Don't take your eyes off of Jimmy Butler.

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 12:59:09 AM
"I go poop in the potty!" - Drew Gooden (Quote may or may not have been 100% fabricated by me. But c'mon, he TOTALLY looks like he yells that regularly.)

by sely 4/30/2014 1:01:29 AM
"Sh*t, did I blow that candle out on the coffee table. Think John, think..."

by sely 4/30/2014 1:02:47 AM
Newest member of The Avengers: Joakim Noah

by sely 4/30/2014 1:05:14 AM
"Hey Joakim, I understand that you 'started from the bottom' but where are you currently headed?" - Random media member

by sely 4/30/2014 1:06:50 AM
Who's currently tied with the Wizards at halftime of Game 5? THIS TEAM IS.

by sely 4/30/2014 1:08:33 AM
41-41. We'll see you in roughly 16 minutes for the start of QUARTER 3. Who needs a refill?

by sely 4/30/2014 1:10:09 AM
That didn't go quite as planned.

by jgalliart 4/30/2014 1:11:14 AM
Meanwhile, @JoakimNoah is about halfway to a triple-double: 4 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists.

by RedEye Chicago 4/30/2014 1:18:15 AM
With how insane this playoff stretch has been for Chicago sports fans, you just kinda, gotta be thinking about an OVERTIME tonight, right? HEY DON'T GET ALL MAD AT ME FOR BRINGING IT UP.

by sely 4/30/2014 1:22:15 AM
BULLS FANS —> You're not going to let a guy who dresses like this in his free time BEAT YOU, riiiight? Are we even sure there are lenses in those frames?

by sely 4/30/2014 1:26:15 AM
Oh, there we go. Bradley Beal put a normal shirt on for us. The only problem? He looks like Carlton Banks now. I guess we'll do the Carlton dance then?

by sely 4/30/2014 1:27:16 AM
The facial expression you want Marcin Gortat to make at the end of this game.

by sely 4/30/2014 1:31:11 AM
49-46 with 7:48 to play in the 3rd quarter. Bulls losing and having their momentum slowly taken away. Gotta push through.

by sely 4/30/2014 1:34:24 AM
Three Wizards in double figures now. And who else? Their three best — Wall, Beal and Nene.

by sely 4/30/2014 1:36:14 AM