CHICAGO(AP) Tyrus Thomas’ statement was as big as one of his dunks. The most dangerous team in the East? In his mind, there’s no doubt the Chicago Bulls are it. Cleveland, Boston and Orlando might argue, but that debate will be settled soon enough. There’s no denying the Bulls have come a long way in recent weeks, though. Thomas and Ben Gordon each scored 24 points, and Chicago closed in on its fourth playoff appearance in five years with a 113-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on …