MIAMI (AP)-The outlook could not be more different. Luol Deng, or been pushed into the back of Mike Miller in what was one of the last two games moments of decision, or trip over his own feet stumbling block for a rebound.
This point can be supported.
What is indisputable, however, is this: Even a chance at the last second slid off the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls refused last summer in their bid to land Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh, swept the three regular-season games of the team that signed them.
The Big 3? They are No. 3 in the East at this stage, after Derrick Rose scored 27 points, Deng hat an effort of 18 points with two free throws a game debate with 15.9 seconds left, and the Bulls beat Miami 87-86 on Sunday to hand the warmth of their fourth consecutive quarter of losses.
"The Miami Heat is just what everyone wanted, losing games," Wade said. "The world is better now, because the heat they are losing."
Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah scored 12 added 11 for the Bulls, who changed the game in front of Miami will be held the second straight Eastern Conference. Chicago was down 12 at half time and then became the fourth team from 24 February to remove a double-digit deficit against the heat.
"We have guys that can close," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said.
Rare are those who say that Miami-closing games but has been and remains the biggest challenge of the heat.
James had a chance to win will run for 6 seconds left, missing shots contested, and despair Wade launch from the baseline bounced off the right end of the period.
These are 24:13 consecutive shots, the Heat have been with the ability to tie or takes the lead in the last 10 seconds of regulation or overtime. James has lost four of a string of four defeats them.
"I told my team, I'm not going to fail at the end of the game," said James. "I put a lot of the blame on me tonight. I told the guy that just do not delay their games and I'm not going to do."
James scored 26 points, Bosh added 23 and Wade had 20 for the Heat, who attended a rally to take the lead in the last minute.
Heat fell 82-76 with 3:30 left when Rose made a jumper to Miller, before Mario Chalmers has led efforts back. He hit a 3-pointer to tie it with 1:05 left, then blew a final settlement before an easy layup from the left that put the Heat front 86-84 with 25 seconds play.
With two of Chicago, Deng made a free throw by the second. Noah has one hand on the ball, keeping James and Erick Dampier to successfully deliver, and hunting for carambola referee Tony Brothers called a foul on Miller Deng to reverse.
"Considered as he tripped on his own," said Bosh.
Deng returned to his line and made both this time, which is in front of Chicago.
"This is the right decision," said Rose.
The ball went to Santiago, which led to Noah and missed a tray to the left of the pulley. Wade got the rebound and attempted a 15-meter base that bounced, and the expiration time for the Bulls, he jumped into the conclusion and Thibodeau fist in the air.
"We're just trying to play the best we can," Noah said. "I think we still have a long way to go and can improve a lot. This is so exciting about this team. Our defense is actually better. We can still improve offensively as well. We can enjoy this far enough."
Spoelstra said some players moved to tears in the locker room heat. That much is clear: he and the heat is bad.
"One of these days we're having," Spoelstra said.
Down nine at halftime, the Bulls shot 39 percent in the third quarter, still manage to win 23-16 thanks to the Miami Heat five turnovers, a 14-9 advantage in rebounds and Rose, who made a ridiculous shot beginning of the air ridiculously simple.
Up to one-on-2 break against him, Wade and James, not least the way it has gone to Chicago. Rose collided with Wade to create a little 'separated from his run down the court, then jumped in, grabbed the double so James could fly harmlessly to passers-by to the left, then spun off the left-handed design for glass cutting Miami 54-50.
He jumped back upcourt head back with confidence, pumping up teammates. And Rose remained so until the end.
"We're taking it for what it is," said Rose. "We're just trying to win games, play hard and aggressive play on both sides."
This point can be supported.
What is indisputable, however, is this: Even a chance at the last second slid off the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls refused last summer in their bid to land Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh, swept the three regular-season games of the team that signed them.
The Big 3? They are No. 3 in the East at this stage, after Derrick Rose scored 27 points, Deng hat an effort of 18 points with two free throws a game debate with 15.9 seconds left, and the Bulls beat Miami 87-86 on Sunday to hand the warmth of their fourth consecutive quarter of losses.
"The Miami Heat is just what everyone wanted, losing games," Wade said. "The world is better now, because the heat they are losing."
Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah scored 12 added 11 for the Bulls, who changed the game in front of Miami will be held the second straight Eastern Conference. Chicago was down 12 at half time and then became the fourth team from 24 February to remove a double-digit deficit against the heat.
"We have guys that can close," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said.
Rare are those who say that Miami-closing games but has been and remains the biggest challenge of the heat.
James had a chance to win will run for 6 seconds left, missing shots contested, and despair Wade launch from the baseline bounced off the right end of the period.
These are 24:13 consecutive shots, the Heat have been with the ability to tie or takes the lead in the last 10 seconds of regulation or overtime. James has lost four of a string of four defeats them.
"I told my team, I'm not going to fail at the end of the game," said James. "I put a lot of the blame on me tonight. I told the guy that just do not delay their games and I'm not going to do."
James scored 26 points, Bosh added 23 and Wade had 20 for the Heat, who attended a rally to take the lead in the last minute.
Heat fell 82-76 with 3:30 left when Rose made a jumper to Miller, before Mario Chalmers has led efforts back. He hit a 3-pointer to tie it with 1:05 left, then blew a final settlement before an easy layup from the left that put the Heat front 86-84 with 25 seconds play.
With two of Chicago, Deng made a free throw by the second. Noah has one hand on the ball, keeping James and Erick Dampier to successfully deliver, and hunting for carambola referee Tony Brothers called a foul on Miller Deng to reverse.
"Considered as he tripped on his own," said Bosh.
Deng returned to his line and made both this time, which is in front of Chicago.
"This is the right decision," said Rose.
The ball went to Santiago, which led to Noah and missed a tray to the left of the pulley. Wade got the rebound and attempted a 15-meter base that bounced, and the expiration time for the Bulls, he jumped into the conclusion and Thibodeau fist in the air.
"We're just trying to play the best we can," Noah said. "I think we still have a long way to go and can improve a lot. This is so exciting about this team. Our defense is actually better. We can still improve offensively as well. We can enjoy this far enough."
Spoelstra said some players moved to tears in the locker room heat. That much is clear: he and the heat is bad.
"One of these days we're having," Spoelstra said.
Down nine at halftime, the Bulls shot 39 percent in the third quarter, still manage to win 23-16 thanks to the Miami Heat five turnovers, a 14-9 advantage in rebounds and Rose, who made a ridiculous shot beginning of the air ridiculously simple.
Up to one-on-2 break against him, Wade and James, not least the way it has gone to Chicago. Rose collided with Wade to create a little 'separated from his run down the court, then jumped in, grabbed the double so James could fly harmlessly to passers-by to the left, then spun off the left-handed design for glass cutting Miami 54-50.
He jumped back upcourt head back with confidence, pumping up teammates. And Rose remained so until the end.
"We're taking it for what it is," said Rose. "We're just trying to win games, play hard and aggressive play on both sides."
