Bulls’ Rondo is likely out vs. C’s

If the Bulls are to extend their postseason, they almost certainly will have to do it without Rajon Rondo.

Rondo has a fractured right thumb, and Coach Fred Hoiberg says the backcourt catalyst is a “long shot” to play Game 6 against the Celtics tonight. Nor does the coach expect Rondo to be available if a Game 7 is necessary. Hoiberg said guard Isaiah Canaan will start in Rondo’s place for a second straight game.

RAPTORS HANG ON » DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and the Raptors squandered a 25-point lead late in the third quarter before holding on for a 92-89 victory over the Bucks to take their firstround playoff series in six games. Cory Joseph had five points in a 9-0 run in the final 2 minutes, including a 3-pointer with 1:27 left, to help stave off the pesky Bucks.

SPURS KNOCK OUT GRIZZLIES » Kawhi Leonard had 29 points, including 12-for-13 free-throw shooting, and nine rebounds and Tony Parker contributed 27 points on 11-for-14 shooting from the floor as the Spurs clinched their firstround series with the Grizzlies in six games, 103-96.