CHICAGO — There is so much talk in this hockey town about a championship, it was understandable when a tourist in the United Center press box on Sunday afternoon thought the 22,000 faithful were chanting “We want the Cup.”

CHICAGO — There is so much talk in this hockey town about a championship, it was understandable when a tourist in the United Center press box on Sunday afternoon thought the 22,000 faithful were chanting “We want the Cup.”

CHICAGO — Before he limped out of the United Center on Sunday with a bruised left leg, Todd Bertuzzi did his part to demonstrate how dangerous the Red Wings can be. Bertuzzi contributed two assists to the 5-4 victory over the Blackhawks before getting injured when he was sandwiched on a hit by Jordan Hendry and Ben Eager.

Q & A with Michael HeisleyCHICAGO — Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley sat just a few rows behind his team’s bench last Thursday night in United Center.The Chicago-based billionaire wore a scowl during the first half. By the time the Grizzlies erased a 17-point deficit to complete a 105-96 come-from-behind victory, no one could wipe away a toothy grin from Heisley’s face.The Griz are above .500 …

There’s something about the second period that is bringing out the worst in the Blackhawks. It happened again on Sunday at the United Center when the Hawks took a 2-0 lead into the second period only to suffer yet another middle-of-the-game meltdown.

Pavel Datsyuk’s breakaway tally capped a five- goal eruption in the second period and proved to be the game-winner, as Detroit overcame an Andrew Ladd hat trick and held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-4, at United Center.

The Detroit Red Wings are making a strong push for the playoffs, but the perennial postseason participants still have a long way to go if they want to catch the Chicago Blackhawks, who’ll be hosting their longtime Central Division rival this afternoon at the United Center. Although they’re certainly no guarantee to be making a 19th consecutive playoff trip, the reigning Western Conference …

CHICAGO — The Bulls scored 116 points, including 36 in the fourth quarter.

The Bulls scored 116 points, including 36 in the fourth quarter. Those numbers have virtually assured success this season, but not Saturday night. Simply put, their defense wasn’t up to the task of stopping (or even slowing) the offense of the surging Dallas Mavericks in a 122-116 loss at the United Center

Mavs have all the answers as Bulls take 4th straight defeat With Bears coach Lovie Smith sitting in the front row, the Bulls did their best Cover-2 imitation Saturday night at the United Center.