The Bulls can clinch the series in Game 4 on Thursday night at the United Center.

THE police in Chicago are preparing for the riot that may come tonight if the Bulls can finally clinch their championship.

On April 14, 2010, the Bulls clinched the playoffs with the number 8 seed.

The Bulls, meanwhile, clinched their third straight postseason berth Thursday.

After Ginebra led 2-1 in the series, the Bulls clinched the series by defeating the Kings by more than 25 points in the last two games.

The Bulls went to Madison Square Garden and won Game 5 97-94 and clinched the series at home in Game 6 with a 96-88 victory.

Before the Bulls clinched the 1993 championship in Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns, Jordan set the tone when he boarded the plane.

But Scottie Pippen responded with a 3-pointer and the Bulls clinched the victory with six free throws.

Unless the Knicks can return the insult at Chicago Stadium tomorrow night, the Bulls will clinch the series and set their sights on a third straight championship.

The Bulls now clinch their sixth consecutive semifinals appearance.