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May 16, 2013
Wade doesn't have to prove himself, but still did
If this is the D-Wade the Heat will get for the rest of the playoffs, then the teams remaining in the postseason are in serious trouble.
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May 15, 2013
James, Wade lift Heat to series win at home
Someone once said closeout games were easy. That wasn't the case on Wednesday night.
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May 15, 2013
Bulls fight back in Game 5 despite early deficit
Maybe it's that Midwestern work ethic and toughness that allowed the Bulls to make this a game after being down big. Whatever it is, Chicago needs to bottle it up for the second half.
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May 15, 2013
Dwyane Wade will 'give it a go' in Game 5
Despite coming into Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bulls as day-to-day, the Miami Heat guard will 'give it a go.'
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May 15, 2013
Heat aim to close out Bulls
The Heat will look to close out the Bulls at home and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night.
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May 15, 2013
It's a trap
The Heat are beating the Bulls at their own game: aggressively attacking the ball handler in the pick-and-roll to force turnovers and kick-start the fast break.
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May 15, 2013
Wade to be game-time decision for Game 5
Heat guard Dwyane Wade may sit out Wednesday's Game 5 to get some additional recovery time for his injured knee.
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May 13, 2013
Heat trounce listless Bulls in ugly blowout
The Chicago Bulls were ice cold in Game 4 against the Heat, as Miami seized a 3-1 advantage with an 86-65 win, trouncing a team that seems to have run out of luck.
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May 13, 2013
Heat up 44-33 as Bulls come out cold
An undermanned Chicago team is struggling to find ways to score, while LeBron James and the Miami Heat got out to a double-digit lead early.
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May 13, 2013
Wade bangs up already-hurt knee
Dwyane Wade might have aggravated a nagging knee injury early in Game 4 against the Chicago Bulls.
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May 13, 2013
LeBron's art of flopping
LeBron James is inhumanly gifted with basketball talents. This doesn't mean that he won't take a flop or nine.
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May 13, 2013
These guys don't like each other
Officiating has been a point of contention during the Bulls-Heat series, but it masks a greater reality about the two teams.
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May 13, 2013
Bulls hope Boozer gets going, Cole goes cold
The Chicago Bulls are down 2-1, but they might be in better shape of the conference semifinals series against the Miami Heat than many might suggest, especially if a couple of things go their way.
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May 13, 2013
Rose considered return vs. Heat, but won't play
Bulls star Derrick Rose thought about coming back from an ACL injury against the Heat, but he has decided to remain out.
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May 13, 2013
Deng still struggling with physical activity
Bulls forward Luol Deng is trying to get back on the floor following complications from a spinal tap, but his body is not reacting well to physical activity.
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May 12, 2013
NBA fines Bulls' Thibodeau for criticizing refs
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau got hit with a suspension following another physical game with the Miami Heat.
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May 10, 2013
Heat take care of Bulls, lead series 2-1
The Bulls held off LeBron as long as they could, but it wasn't enough to pull off the upset. The Heat now lead the series 2-1.
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May 10, 2013
Heat vs. Bulls Game 3 preview: Taking control
The series is tied at 1-1 and the action will shift to Chicago on Friday. After nine technical fouls in Game 2, will the refs tighten down on the Bulls and Heat for Game 3? Will Derrick Rose's injury continue to dominate the headlines?
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May 10, 2013
Bulls' Taj Gibson fined for 'verbal abuse' of ref
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson has been fined by the NBA for verbal abuse of an official during the team's Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat. He will not miss any time on the floor, however.
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May 10, 2013
Rose ruled out for Game 3
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau provided a sobering Game 3 injury update at shootaround on Friday. The Derrick Rose rumors have fallen through again, and it looks like the Bulls will have to play short-handed.
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May 10, 2013
Thibodeau knows Bulls are 'not going to get calls'
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau says he knows his team isn't going to get the benefit of the doubt on foul calls against LeBron James and the Miami Heat, even as the action shifts to the United Center on Friday night.
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May 10, 2013
Noah did not have fun being given the finger
Joakim Noah gave his thoughts on the rude gesture a Miami Heat season-ticket holder gave him after he was ejected during Game 2.
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May 9, 2013
Deng lost 15 pounds in 9 days, was 'really scared'
Luol Deng tried to shoot after being released from the hospital following complications from a spinal tap, but felt too physically weak, having lost 15 pounds in under two weeks.