Bulls-Heat Preview

By TAYLOR BECHTOLD
Posted Jan 03 2013 6:48PM

Nothing has come easy lately for the Miami Heat, and matchups with the Chicago Bulls have been very tough regardless of whether Derrick Rose plays.

This one could be particularly difficult if LeBron James isn't at full strength.

A matchup of the last two league MVPs won't happen because Rose remains sidelined, and there's a chance James won't take the court as the Heat and Bulls renew their rivalry Friday night in Miami.

Chicago edged the Heat for the best record in the Eastern Conference last season, but Rose's torn ACL in the playoffs led to the Bulls' first-round departure while James went on to capture his first NBA title.

Now both stars could miss the teams' first meeting of the season, with multiple reports indicating James sat out Thursday's practice with a bruised right knee but hopes to play Friday.

While James has played in every game this season, the Heat are 2-5 without him since the reigning MVP joined the team in 2010-11. Two of those losses came against the Bulls, who have won five of the last seven regular-season meetings. Five of those games were decided by four points or less and another went to overtime.

Despite Rose missing two games due to injuries and finishing with two points on 1-of-13 shooting in another, the Bulls earned a split of the four games against Miami last season.

Chicago (17-13) might be catching the Heat at the right time Friday. Miami (22-8) has struggled a bit since winning six straight games by an average of 15.2 points from Dec. 15-26.

The Heat lost at Detroit and Milwaukee on consecutive nights by a combined 29 points before needing overtime to beat sub-.500 teams Orlando and Dallas this week.

After escaping Orlando with a 112-110 victory Monday, Miami came from six points down in the final 3:02 of regulation to force overtime against Dallas on Wednesday en route to a 119-109 win. James averaged 34.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 10.0 assists in those two games.

The Heat narrowly improved to a conference-best 15-2 at home Wednesday.

"We're not that dominant where we can come in and blow every team out," said Dwyane Wade, who had 27 points and 10 rebounds.

While James averaged 31.8 points versus the Bulls last season, Wade has had a tough time lately when they come to Miami. Since scoring 48 points against Chicago on March 9, 2009, Wade has averaged 18.7 while shooting 37.8 percent from the field - 1 of 9 from 3-point range - in seven home games in the series including playoffs.

The Heat, the East's highest-scoring team at 103.6 per game, are 19-1 with 10 straight victories when scoring more than 100. They're 3-7 when scoring 100 or less.

That could be a key against a Chicago team that has allowed an average of 87.3 points in three games since giving up a season-high 120 in a loss to Houston on Christmas Day.

The Bulls had lost three of four entering their two-game trip to Florida, which began with a 96-94 victory over short-handed Orlando on Wednesday night.

"It was better, but it's not what it needs to be," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "We had good offensive energy, and not the necessary defensive energy."

Carlos Boozer has played better lately, finishing with a season-high 31 points and 11 rebounds against the Magic. While Boozer has averaged 21.7 points and 12.3 boards in his last three games, he's scored more than 10 only once in his last five versus the Heat.

The Bulls are expected to have center Joakim Noah back in the lineup after missing Wednesday's contest because of flu-like symptoms.

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Boozer leads Bulls past Heat 96-89

By STEVEN WINE
Posted Jan 05 2013 12:05AM

MIAMI (AP) Even when seated, the Chicago Bulls outrebounded the Miami Heat.

Following one missed shot, the ball rolled between forward Carlos Boozer's legs as he fell on his backside, yet he still managed to scoop it up and feed a teammate for two more second-chance points for Chicago.

Dominating on the glass and the hardwood, the Bulls became only the third visiting team to win in Miami this season, beating the Heat 96-89 Friday night.

Chicago outrebounded Miami 48-28. The Bulls had 19 offensive rebounds to four for the Heat.

"Everybody in both locker rooms understands what the overwhelming key to the game was," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. "They were throwing it up there and playing volleyball against us."

The Eastern Conference-leading Heat fell to 15-3 at home. Their other home defeats came against the Knicks and Warriors.

"It always feels good to beat the Heat," said center Joakim Noah, who had 12 rebounds. "And we get a night out in the city, so we're hyped right now. We haven't been playing great basketball and this is probably our biggest win of the year against the defending champs. It feels good."

The first meeting between the teams this season was a bruiser, and the Bulls repeatedly outfought and outfoxed Miami on the boards.

The Heat, who are last in the NBA in rebounds, had won four games this season when outrebounded by 15 or more. But this time the disparity beat them.

"It's just the will of going to do it," LeBron James said. "It's a reoccurrence. You give a team like this extra possessions, they're going to capitalize."

James scored 30 points, extending his streaks of scoring at least 20 points to 31 consecutive games this season, and 52 games in a row overall when including last year's playoff run. He has scored at least 25 in eight consecutive games.

But he had just six rebounds, which led the Heat. Boozer had 12 rebounds for Chicago, and Taj Gibson added nine in 17 minutes.

The Bulls' final offensive rebound helped seal the win. Jimmy Butler grabbed it and fed Boozer for a layup with 46 seconds left to put them up 93-86.

Chicago had 20 second-chance points to seven for Miami.

"It's killing us, plain and simple," said Heat center Chris Bosh, who had one offensive rebound in 38 minutes. "Is it scheme? Is it mental? We'd better figure it out."

Boozer scored 27 points after totaling a season-high 31 Wednesday at Orlando. Noah, back after missing one game with flu-like symptoms, had 13 points.

They set the tone with their physical play.

"I don't know if that small ball is going to work against us," Noah said. "Not with guys like Carlos Boozer in the game."

While the Heat were often on their heels, they kept coming back. A jarring foul by Kirk Hinrich near the sideline staggered James and he collapsed on the Bulls bench, then was helped to his feet by coach Tom Thibodeau.

Seconds later, James sank a 3.

Noah drew a flagrant foul when he tackled James around the neck with one arm to stop a drive early in the fourth quarter. The violation led to a four-point possession for the Heat, with James sinking four consecutive free throws.

The next time Miami had the ball, James drove for a dunk that cut Chicago's lead to 75-72. But the Heat got no closer.

"We understand how important rebounding is," Thibodeau said, "and it showed tonight."

Chicago won with more than mere muscle. The Bulls' 5-foot-9 Nate Robinson made a leaping interception of a James pass, then smartly bounced the ball off Miami's Shane Battier to avoid traveling. The ball dribbled out of bounds, allowing Chicago to keep possession.

Robinson's 3-pointer with 6 1/2 minutes left gave the Bulls their biggest lead, 83-73.

The Bulls pounded the boards from the start and scored the final 10 points of the first quarter for a 26-22 lead. Butler's buzzer-beater to end the first half put them up 49-48.

Marco Belinelli sank a 3-pointer to put Chicago up 75-66 after three quarters.

The Heat had won their past two games, both in overtime, but the Bulls wouldn't let them get to OT.

NOTES: Regarding All-Star voting, James said with a chuckle: "It looks like I'm going to be a starter. Surprising." ... The Bulls are 9-8 home and 9-5 on the road. ... Chicago improved to 8-1 on the road against the Eastern Conference.

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Notebook: Bulls 86, Heat 84

Zachary Paul, For NBA.com
Posted Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:07 AM - Updated Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:07 AM

THE FACTS: The Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 96-89 Friday at AmericanAirlines Arena. Carlos Boozer led the Bulls with 27 points and 12 rebounds. The Bulls were able to knock off the defending champions behind a balanced offensive effort, as Joakim Noah and Nate Robinson each scored 13 points while Kirk Hinrich finished with 10.

The Heat led by as many as seven in the first half but were unable to overcome a poor rebounding effort, especially on the offensive glass. They finished with just 28 rebounds, which was less than the total of just Noah, Boozer and Taj Gibson combined (33).

Miami was led by forward LeBron James, who scored 30 points despite playing with a knee contusion. It wasn't announced until 45 minutes before the game that James would play. Guard Dwyane Wade added 22 points and four assists.

QUOTABLE: "You have to make hustle plays against them. ... Overall, I thought everyone played well and we need that. In order to beat a team like this, you need contributions from everybody."

--Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau

THE STAT: The Bulls (18-13) outrebounded the Heat 48-28, including 19 offensive boards.

TURNING POINT: Bulls guard Nate Robinson hit a 3-pointer, giving Chicago a 10-point lead with 6:34 remaining.

QUOTABLE II: "There's not a whole lot to say. You guys could already write your stories. I could already have my talk. Everybody understands in both locker rooms what the overwhelming key to the game was and we've got to get better. They just pounded us."

--Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

HOT: Boozer started by making his first five shots and never looked back. He finished 12-for-17 from the field, giving the Bulls a huge advantage in the frontcourt over the Heat (22-9).

NOT: Shane Battier shot just 1-for-6 from, including 1-for-5 from 3-point range. Because of his struggles, he passed up a couple open 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter that could have changed the outcome.

GOOD MOVE: Although the Bulls allowed James, Wade and center Chris Bosh to score, they did a solid job on containing the bench. No other Heat player scored in double figures. It made controlling the "Big Three" much easier.

BAD MOVE: The Heat were once again plagued by poor defensive and rebounding habits. The Bulls shot at a high clip (45 percent), but were also the beneficiary of several open looks and second-chance points.

UP NEXT: For the Heat, Sunday vs Wizards, Tuesday @ Pacers, Thursday @ Trail Blazers. For the Bulls, Monday vs. Cavs, Wednesday vs. Bucks, Friday @ Knicks.

• Bulls: Rose
• Heat: Harris, Pittman

• Bulls: --
• Heat: --

• Lead Changes: 5
• Times Tied: 6

• Arena: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL
• Officials: #14 Ed Malloy, #45 Brian Forte, #20 Leroy Richardson
• Attendance: 20138
• Duration: 2:31

Chicago Bulls (18-13)		Miami Heat (22-9)
Start of 1st Quarter
(12:00) Jump Ball Bosh vs Noah (Boozer gains possession)
Noah Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Bosh (1 ST)	11:44
	11:33	Bosh Jump Shot: Missed
Hinrich Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	11:32
Hamilton Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO)	11:23
	11:03	Haslem Jump Shot: Missed Block: Boozer (1 BLK)
	11:02	Team Rebound
	10:56 [MIA 2-0]	Wade Running Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS)
Noah Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Deng (1 AST)	10:38 [CHI 2-2]
	10:18	James Turnover : Lost Ball (1 TO) Steal:Noah (1 ST)
Hamilton Jump Shot: Missed	10:09
	10:08	James Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	10:00	Wade Jump Shot: Missed
Boozer Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	09:59
	09:52	Bosh Violation:Defensive Goaltending
Deng Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (1 AST)	09:52 [CHI 4-2]
	09:38 [MIA 4-4]	James Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Bosh (1 AST)
Boozer Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Noah (1 AST)	09:21 [CHI 6-4]
	09:05	Bosh Turnover : Lost Ball (1 TO) Steal:Hinrich (1 ST)
Hinrich 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS)	08:59 [CHI 9-4]
Boozer Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	08:40
	08:40 [MIA 5-9]	James Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS)
	08:40 [MIA 6-9]	James Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS)
Boozer Driving Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (2 AST)	08:30 [CHI 11-6]
	08:30	James Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (1 FTA)
Boozer Free Throw 1 of 1 Missed	08:30
	08:29	Bosh Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	08:26	Team Timeout : Regular
	08:11	Chalmers Foul: Offensive Charge (1 PF)
	08:11	Chalmers Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
Hamilton Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO)	07:59
	07:50 [MIA 8-11]	James Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS)
Hamilton 3pt Shot: Missed	07:34
Boozer Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	07:32
Boozer Turnover : Poss Lost Ball Turnover (1 TO) Steal:Chalmers (1 ST)	07:30
	07:21	Bosh Foul: Offensive Charge (1 PF)
	07:21	Bosh Turnover : Foul (2 TO)
Deng Jump Shot: Missed	07:08
	07:07	Bosh Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	07:01 [MIA 10-11]	Wade Driving Jump shot: Made (4 PTS)
Hamilton Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (1 FTA)	07:01
	07:01 [MIA 11-11]	Wade Free Throw 1 of 1 (5 PTS)
Noah Layup Shot: Missed	06:46
	06:45	Haslem Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	06:30 [MIA 13-11]	Bosh Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Chalmers (1 AST)
Hamilton Turnover : Lost Ball (3 TO) Steal:Haslem (1 ST)	06:16
	06:11 [MIA 15-11]	Wade Running Dunk Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Chalmers (2 AST)
	05:54	Haslem Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Boozer Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed	05:54
Team Rebound	05:54
Boozer Free Throw 2 of 2 (5 PTS)	05:54 [CHI 12-15]
	05:35 [MIA 18-12]	Chalmers 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Wade (1 AST)
Hamilton Reverse Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Noah (2 AST)	05:22 [CHI 14-18]
	04:58	James 3pt Shot: Missed
Hinrich Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	04:57
Hamilton Turnover : Bad Pass (4 TO)	04:54
	04:39 [MIA 20-14]	Wade Jump Shot: Made (9 PTS)
Boozer Jump Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (3 AST)	04:21 [CHI 16-20]
	04:06	Chalmers 3pt Shot: Missed
Boozer Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	04:05
Hinrich 3pt Shot: Missed	03:50
Noah Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	03:49
Hinrich 3pt Shot: Missed	03:45
	03:44	Chalmers Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	03:34 [MIA 22-16]	James Jump Bank Shot: Made (8 PTS)
Team Timeout : Regular	03:29
Noah Substitution replaced by Belinelli	03:29
Hamilton Substitution replaced by Gibson	03:29
	03:29	Haslem Substitution replaced by Battier
	03:29	Bosh Substitution replaced by Anthony
	03:29	Wade Substitution replaced by Allen
Hinrich 3pt Shot: Missed	03:14
Gibson Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	03:13
Boozer Jump Shot: Made (9 PTS)	02:57 [CHI 18-22]
Deng Foul: Personal (1 PF)	02:35
	02:27	Anthony Jump Shot: Missed
Gibson Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	02:26
Belinelli Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS)	02:06 [CHI 20-22]
Gibson Foul: Personal (1 PF)	01:46
	01:46	Chalmers Substitution replaced by Cole
	01:31	Cole Jump Shot: Missed
Boozer Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)	01:30
Hinrich Fadeaway Jump Shot: Missed	01:04
Gibson Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)	01:03
Gibson Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS)	01:02 [CHI 22-22]
	00:40.9	Battier 3pt Shot: Missed
Hinrich Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)	00:39.9
	00:32.2	Cole Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Gibson Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS)	00:32.2 [CHI 23-22]
Gibson Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS)	00:32.2 [CHI 24-22]
	00:15.9	James Jump Shot: Missed
Boozer Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)	00:14.6
Belinelli Driving Jump shot: Missed	00:01.6
Boozer Rebound (Off:2 Def:4)	00:00.6
Boozer Layup Shot: Made (11 PTS)	00:00.1 [CHI 26-22]
End of 1st Quarter
Chicago Bulls (18-13)		Miami Heat (22-9)
Start of 2nd QuarterBack to Top
	11:44 [MIA 24-26]	Allen Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Bosh (2 AST)
Deng Jump Shot: Missed	11:24
	11:23	Cole Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	11:19 [MIA 26-26]	Cole Driving Finger Roll Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS)
Belinelli Driving Layup Shot: Missed	11:01
Noah Rebound (Off:2 Def:0)	11:00
Noah Tip Shot: Made (4 PTS)	10:59 [CHI 28-26]
	10:38 [MIA 28-28]	Cole Driving Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Battier (1 AST)
Robinson 3pt Shot: Missed	10:16
Deng Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	10:14
Deng 3pt Shot: Missed	10:02
	10:00	Cole Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
Noah Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	09:43
	09:43 [MIA 29-28]	Bosh Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS)
Deng Substitution replaced by Butler	09:43
	09:43 [MIA 30-28]	Bosh Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS)
Belinelli 3pt Shot: Missed	09:33
Gibson Rebound (Off:3 Def:1)	09:31
Gibson Tip Shot: Missed	09:30
	09:29	Bosh Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	09:16 [MIA 32-28]	Bosh Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Allen (1 AST)
Belinelli Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO)	09:04
Gibson Substitution replaced by Boozer	09:04
	08:50	Bosh Jump Shot: Missed
Noah Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)	08:49
Boozer Layup Shot: Made (13 PTS) Assist: Butler (1 AST)	08:38 [CHI 30-32]
	08:14 [MIA 34-30]	Cole Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS)
Belinelli Driving Layup Shot: Missed	07:49
	07:48	Allen Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	07:43	Cole Jump Shot: Missed
Butler Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	07:42
Noah Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO)	07:33
	07:33
	07:33	Allen Substitution replaced by Wade
	07:14 [MIA 37-30]	Battier 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Wade (2 AST)
Boozer Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (15 PTS)	06:49 [CHI 32-37]
	06:29 [MIA 39-32]	Bosh Jump Shot: Made (8 PTS)
Boozer Turnaround Jump Shot: Missed	06:07
Noah Rebound (Off:3 Def:1)	06:06
Noah Tip Shot: Made (6 PTS)	06:05 [CHI 34-39]
	05:43 [MIA 41-34]	Bosh Layup Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: Wade (3 AST)
Noah Jump Shot: Missed	05:18
	05:17	Wade Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	05:08	Cole 3pt Shot: Missed
Boozer Rebound (Off:2 Def:5)	05:07
	05:05	Cole Foul: Personal (2 PF)
	05:05	Team Timeout : Regular
Belinelli Substitution replaced by Deng	05:05
	05:05	Bosh Substitution replaced by James
	05:05	Battier Substitution replaced by Chalmers
	05:05	Cole Substitution replaced by Haslem
Noah Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Deng (2 AST)	04:44 [CHI 36-41]
Butler Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	04:22
	04:22 [MIA 42-36]	James Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS)
	04:22 [MIA 43-36]	James Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)
Robinson Driving Jump shot: Made (2 PTS)	04:03 [CHI 38-43]
	03:42 [MIA 45-38]	Wade Jump Shot: Made (11 PTS)
Boozer Pullup Jump shot: Missed	03:23
	03:22	Wade Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	03:15	Wade Turnover : Lost Ball (1 TO) Steal:Robinson (1 ST)
	03:12	James Violation:Defensive Goaltending
Robinson Driving Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS)	03:12 [CHI 40-45]
	02:47	Chalmers Jump Shot: Missed
Noah Rebound (Off:3 Def:2)	02:46
Noah Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO) Steal:Haslem (2 ST)	02:31
	02:19	Miller 3pt Shot: Missed
Butler Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	02:18
Butler Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Robinson (1 AST)	02:11 [CHI 42-45]
	02:11	Wade Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (1 FTA)
Team Timeout : Regular	02:11
	02:11	Miller Substitution replaced by Bosh
Butler Free Throw 1 of 1 (3 PTS)	02:11 [CHI 43-45]
	01:53	Bosh Jump Shot: Missed
	01:52	Haslem Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
Butler Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	01:48
	01:48	Wade Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	01:48	Team Rebound
	01:48 [MIA 46-43]	Wade Free Throw 2 of 2 (12 PTS)
Butler Jump Shot: Missed	01:35
Boozer Rebound (Off:3 Def:5)	01:34
Robinson Floating Jump shot: Made (6 PTS)	01:28 [CHI 45-46]
	01:02 [MIA 48-45]	James Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (12 PTS)
	00:39.6	Haslem Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Noah Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS)	00:39.6 [CHI 46-48]
	00:39.6	Haslem Substitution replaced by Battier
Noah Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)	00:39.6 [CHI 47-48]
	00:14.9	Battier Running Jump Shot: Missed
Noah Rebound (Off:3 Def:3)	00:13.9
Butler Turnaround Jump Shot: Made (5 PTS) Assist: Boozer (1 AST)	00:00.1 [CHI 49-48]
End of 2nd Quarter
Chicago Bulls (18-13)		Miami Heat (22-9)
Start of 3rd QuarterBack to Top
Hamilton Foul: Personal (2 PF)	11:47
	11:36	Wade Fadeaway Jump Shot: Missed
Noah Rebound (Off:3 Def:4)	11:35
Noah Jump Shot: Missed	11:19
Noah Rebound (Off:4 Def:4)	11:18
Hamilton Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (4 AST)	11:14 [CHI 51-48]
	10:59 [MIA 50-51]	Wade Pullup Jump shot: Made (14 PTS)
Hinrich Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Wade (1 ST)	10:39
	10:35	Wade Running Layup Shot: Missed
Noah Rebound (Off:4 Def:5)	10:34
Boozer Layup Shot: Made (17 PTS) Assist: Noah (3 AST)	10:28 [CHI 53-50]
	10:10	James 3pt Shot: Missed
	10:09	Bosh Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)
	10:02 [MIA 52-53]	Haslem Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Bosh (3 AST)
Boozer Jump Shot: Made (19 PTS)	09:43 [CHI 55-52]
	09:32	Chalmers 3pt Shot: Missed
Hamilton Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	09:31
Hamilton Jump Shot: Missed	09:17
Noah Rebound (Off:5 Def:5)	09:16
	09:16	Haslem Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Noah Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed	09:16
Team Rebound	09:16
Noah Free Throw 2 of 2 (11 PTS)	09:16 [CHI 56-52]
	09:06	Bosh 3pt Shot: Missed
Hamilton Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	09:05
Noah Jump Shot: Missed	08:47
	08:46	Haslem Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)
	08:34	Chalmers Driving Layup Shot: Missed Block: Hinrich (1 BLK)
	08:33	Team Rebound
Noah Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	08:23
	08:23 [MIA 53-56]	Bosh Free Throw 1 of 2 (11 PTS)
	08:23 [MIA 54-56]	Bosh Free Throw 2 of 2 (12 PTS)
Hamilton 3pt Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Deng (3 AST)	08:08 [CHI 59-54]
	07:45 [MIA 56-59]	Chalmers Jump Shot: Made (5 PTS) Assist: James (1 AST)
	07:30	Chalmers Foul: Personal (2 PF)
Hinrich 3pt Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Hamilton (1 AST)	07:20 [CHI 62-56]
Hinrich Foul: Personal (1 PF)	07:11
	07:00 [MIA 59-62]	James 3pt Shot: Made (15 PTS) Assist: Bosh (4 AST)
Hinrich Driving Jump shot: Made (8 PTS)	06:41 [CHI 64-59]
	06:18	Bosh Jump Shot: Missed
Boozer Rebound (Off:3 Def:6)	06:17
	06:13	Bosh Violation:Kicked Ball
Noah Hook Bank Shot: Made (13 PTS) Assist: Deng (4 AST)	06:01 [CHI 66-59]
Hinrich Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	05:40
	05:40	Team Timeout : Regular
	05:40 [MIA 60-66]	Wade Free Throw 1 of 2 (15 PTS)
	05:40 [MIA 61-66]	Wade Free Throw 2 of 2 (16 PTS)
Boozer Jump Shot: Made (21 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (5 AST)	05:18 [CHI 68-61]
	04:53 [MIA 63-68]	Haslem Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Chalmers (3 AST)
	04:30	Wade Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Deng Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS)	04:30 [CHI 69-63]
	04:30	Haslem Substitution replaced by Battier
Deng Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS)	04:30 [CHI 70-63]
	04:17	Bosh Foul: Offensive (2 PF)
	04:17	Bosh Turnover : Foul (3 TO)
Boozer Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Wade (2 ST)	03:59
	03:43	Battier 3pt Shot: Missed
Team Rebound	03:42
	03:42	Bosh Substitution replaced by Anthony
Hinrich Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Battier (1 ST)	03:34
	03:29 [MIA 65-70]	James Alley Oop Dunk Shot: Made (17 PTS) Assist: Wade (4 AST)
Team Timeout : Regular	03:20
Noah Substitution replaced by Belinelli	03:20
Hamilton Substitution replaced by Gibson	03:20
	03:20	Wade Substitution replaced by Allen
Boozer Jump Shot: Missed	03:01
	03:00	James Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	02:51	James Jump Shot: Missed
Deng Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	02:50
Deng Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (6 AST)	02:28 [CHI 72-65]
Hinrich Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)	02:14
	02:14	James Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	02:14	Team Rebound
	02:14	Chalmers Substitution replaced by Cole
	02:14 [MIA 66-72]	James Free Throw 2 of 2 (18 PTS)
Belinelli 3pt Shot: Made (5 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (7 AST)	01:59 [CHI 75-66]
	01:37	Cole Jump Shot: Missed
Hinrich Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)	01:36
Gibson Jump Shot: Missed	01:15
	01:14	James Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	00:50.9	Battier 3pt Shot: Missed
Gibson Rebound (Off:3 Def:2)	00:49.9
Hinrich Jump Shot: Missed	00:29.9
Boozer Rebound (Off:4 Def:6)	00:28.8
Boozer Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO)	00:25.0
	00:25.0	Cole Substitution replaced by Miller
Boozer Substitution replaced by Noah	00:25.0
	00:01.8	James 3pt Shot: Missed
Gibson Rebound (Off:3 Def:3)	00:00.8
End of 3rd Quarter
Chicago Bulls (18-13)		Miami Heat (22-9)
Start of 4th QuarterBack to Top
Robinson Floating Jump shot: Missed	11:36
	11:35	Cole Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
Belinelli Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	11:33
	11:33	Cole Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	11:33	Team Rebound
	11:33	Cole Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed
Gibson Rebound (Off:3 Def:4)	11:32
Deng Jump Shot: Missed	11:11
Noah Rebound (Off:6 Def:5)	11:10
Noah Tip Shot: Missed	11:09
	11:08	Cole Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)
	10:53	Cole Driving Layup Shot: Missed
Noah Rebound (Off:6 Def:6)	10:52
Belinelli 3pt Shot: Missed	10:40
	10:39	James Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)
Noah Foul: Flagrant Type 1 (3 PF) (2 FTA)	10:22
	10:22 [MIA 67-75]	James Free Throw Flagrant 1 of 2 (19 PTS)
	10:22 [MIA 68-75]	James Free Throw Flagrant 2 of 2 (20 PTS)
Deng Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	10:16
	10:16 [MIA 69-75]	James Free Throw 1 of 2 (21 PTS)
Noah Substitution replaced by Boozer	10:16
	10:16 [MIA 70-75]	James Free Throw 2 of 2 (22 PTS)
Boozer Jump Shot: Missed	09:56
Team Rebound	09:56
	09:56	Allen Foul: Loose Ball (1 PF)
Gibson Jump Shot: Missed Block: Bosh (1 BLK)	09:43
Gibson Rebound (Off:4 Def:4)	09:42
Gibson Turnover : Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (1 TO)	09:41
	09:26 [MIA 72-75]	James Running Slam Dunk Shot: Made (24 PTS)
Team Timeout : Regular	09:26
Belinelli Substitution replaced by Butler	09:26
Robinson Jump Shot: Made (8 PTS)	09:05 [CHI 77-72]
	08:43	Bosh 3pt Shot: Missed
	08:42	Allen Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
	08:31	James Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Robinson (2 ST)
	08:08	Battier Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Robinson Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS)	08:08 [CHI 78-72]
	08:08	Battier Substitution replaced by Wade
Robinson Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)	08:08 [CHI 79-72]
Robinson Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	07:51
	07:51	Wade Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	07:51	Team Rebound
	07:51 [MIA 73-79]	Wade Free Throw 2 of 2 (17 PTS)
	07:35	James Foul: Personal (2 PF)
Deng 3pt Shot: Missed	07:22
Team Rebound	07:21
Deng Driving Layup Shot: Missed	07:14
Boozer Rebound (Off:5 Def:6)	07:12
	07:10	Bosh Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Gibson Free Throw 1 of 2 (5 PTS)	07:10 [CHI 80-73]
Gibson Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed	07:10
	07:09	James Rebound (Off:0 Def:5)
	06:55	Allen 3pt Shot: Missed
	06:54	Allen Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)
	06:47	Allen Foul: Offensive Charge (2 PF)
	06:47	Allen Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
Robinson 3pt Shot: Made (13 PTS) Assist: Deng (5 AST)	06:34 [CHI 83-73]
	06:34	Team Timeout : Regular
	06:34	Cole Substitution replaced by Battier
	06:20 [MIA 75-83]	James Jump Shot: Made (26 PTS)
Robinson Jump Shot: Missed	06:05
Gibson Rebound (Off:5 Def:4)	06:04
Gibson Tip Shot: Missed	06:03
Boozer Rebound (Off:6 Def:6)	06:03
Deng Jump Shot: Missed	05:59
Team Rebound	05:58
	05:57	Battier Foul: Loose Ball (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Boozer Free Throw 1 of 2 (22 PTS)	05:57 [CHI 84-75]
Boozer Free Throw 2 of 2 (23 PTS)	05:57 [CHI 85-75]
	05:40	Wade Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Robinson (3 ST)
Robinson Driving Layup Shot: Missed	05:36
	05:34	Allen Rebound (Off:2 Def:2)
Gibson Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	05:30
	05:30 [MIA 76-85]	James Free Throw 1 of 2 (27 PTS)
	05:30 [MIA 77-85]	James Free Throw 2 of 2 (28 PTS)
Gibson Jump Shot: Missed Block: Bosh (2 BLK)	05:15
	05:14	Battier Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
Robinson Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	05:11
	05:11 [MIA 78-85]	Wade Free Throw 1 of 2 (18 PTS)
Gibson Substitution replaced by Noah	05:11
Robinson Substitution replaced by Hinrich	05:11
	05:11 [MIA 79-85]	Wade Free Throw 2 of 2 (19 PTS)
	04:54	Allen Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Butler Free Throw 1 of 2 (6 PTS)	04:54 [CHI 86-79]
Butler Free Throw 2 of 2 (7 PTS)	04:54 [CHI 87-79]
Noah Violation:Defensive Goaltending	04:35
	04:35 [MIA 81-87]	Bosh Driving Dunk Shot: Made (14 PTS) Assist: James (2 AST)
Boozer Driving Layup Shot: Missed	04:23
	04:21	Wade Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	04:10	Bosh Jump Shot: Missed
Butler Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)	04:09
Butler Fadeaway Jump Shot: Missed	03:56
	03:55	James Rebound (Off:0 Def:6)
	03:48	Wade Driving Layup Shot: Missed
Butler Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)	03:45
Noah Hook Shot: Missed	03:32
	03:30	Team Rebound
	03:21	Wade Foul: Offensive Charge (3 PF)
	03:21	Wade Turnover : Foul (3 TO)
	03:21	Team Violation : Delay Of Game
Team Timeout : Regular	03:21
Butler Layup Shot: Missed	03:08
	03:07	Allen Rebound (Off:2 Def:3)
Butler Foul: Personal (3 PF) (2 FTA)	03:00
	03:00	James Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	03:00	Team Rebound
Butler Substitution replaced by Belinelli	03:00
	03:00 [MIA 82-87]	James Free Throw 2 of 2 (29 PTS)
Boozer Jump Shot: Made (25 PTS) Assist: Noah (4 AST)	02:39 [CHI 89-82]
	02:22	Battier 3pt Shot: Missed
Deng Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	02:21
Belinelli Jump Bank Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Hinrich (8 AST)	01:58 [CHI 91-82]
	01:44 [MIA 85-91]	Allen 3pt Shot: Made (5 PTS) Assist: Bosh (5 AST)
Hinrich Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO) Steal:James (1 ST)	01:33
Hinrich Foul: Clear Path (4 PF) (2 FTA)	01:30
	01:30 [MIA 86-91]	James Free Throw Clear Path 1 of 2 (30 PTS)
	01:30	James Free Throw Clear Path 2 of 2 Missed
	01:30	Team Rebound
Belinelli Substitution replaced by Butler	01:30
	01:13	Bosh Turnover : Lost Ball (4 TO) Steal:Deng (1 ST)
Butler Jump Shot: Missed	00:48.8
Butler Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)	00:47.9
Boozer Layup Shot: Made (27 PTS) Assist: Butler (2 AST)	00:46.3 [CHI 93-86]
	00:46.3	Team Timeout : Regular
Boozer Substitution replaced by Gibson	00:46.3
	00:42.9	James 3pt Shot: Missed
Deng Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)	00:41.9
	00:30.7	Bosh Foul: Personal (4 PF) (2 FTA)
Hinrich Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS)	00:30.7 [CHI 94-86]
Hinrich Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)	00:30.7 [CHI 95-86]
	00:30.7	Team Timeout : Short
	00:22.2 [MIA 89-95]	Wade 3pt Shot: Made (22 PTS) Assist: Allen (2 AST)
	00:19.9	Allen Foul: Personal (4 PF) (2 FTA)
Butler Free Throw 1 of 2 (8 PTS)	00:19.9 [CHI 96-89]
Butler Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed	00:19.9
	00:19.5	Bosh Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)
	00:19.5	Team Timeout : Short
	00:10.8	Allen Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Deng (2 ST)
End of 4th Quarter