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Seconds after the halftime buzzer sounded Friday, the lights at the United Center dimmed and yellow ropes came out, separating fans from the court, which was no longer fit for a basketball game.
The stage and chairs set up awaited the Bulls’ inaugural Ring of Honor class, featuring the 1995-96 team, former coach Phil Jackson and a number of front-office executives and coaches.