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Heading into the fourth quarter of Game 1, the Bulls led the Heat by nine points. Instead of trying to take over the game and lead his team to victory, LeBron James became relatively non-existent, and the Heat lost by 21 points.
The Chicago Blackhawks' Jim Cornelison will be on loan to the Chicago Bulls to sing the National Anthem for the remainder of the Bulls home playoffs games, the Bulls announced on Tuesday.
The Chicago Bulls routed the Miami Heat for a 103-82 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. In the wake of the 21-point loss, much of the discussion revolved around what the Heat weren't abel to do.
Derrick Rose said the Bulls had both a "great" and "professional" practice on Tuesday. That bodes well because for the most part, becuase when the Bulls practice well they usually follow it up well in their next game.
The Chicago Bulls took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals with a 103-82 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. When the two teams square off again on Wednesday night, it could be a must-win game for Miami.
At halftime of the Sunday night's game, the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat were tied with 48 points apiece. But when time expired at the end of the fourth quarter, the Heat were looking at an ugly 21-point loss.
College basketball is a coaches' league. The NBA is a players' one. But, in pro hoops – no matter how talented your roster might be – coaching does still matter.
Rebounding and defense led the Bulls to a 21-point rout of the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. But just like it during the regular season, it wasn't just the starters who contributed for the Bulls.
The Bulls went from a 41-41 record to 62 wins and the overall No. 1 seed in the playoffs. But despite the Bulls' success this season, Tom Thibodeau has always seen room for improvement, and his players believe him.
On Monday, Chicago will have its first new mayor in 22 years. The highlight of the day will likely be Rahm Emanuel's speech that he will give shortly after being sworn in. I doubt he will make this address, but it would be fun if he did.
