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LeBron continues to blur comparisons to greatness May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
LeBron James isn't as successful or as popular as Michael Jordan was. However, King James has avoided controversy and scandal better than His Airness did.
Memphis takes 3-1 series lead over Oklahoma City May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Heat roll over lifeless Bulls May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls were as lifeless as their arena at the start of this one. They hit just 1 of their first 12 shots from the field, fell behind 11-2 at the start and never recovered in Monday night's Game 4 . Miami won 88-65 to take a 3-1 lead in this second-round series. The Heat can finish it off Wednesday in Florida.
The Bulls have simply run out of gas May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Miami Heat took apart an undermanned Bulls team from start to finish in Game 4 at the UC Monday and should put them out of their misery Wednesday night in Miami.
Robinson remains positive despite 3-1 deficit, Game 4 blowout loss May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Even after going 0-for-12 in shot attempts in Game 4 against Miami, Bulls guard Nate Robinson came up with a positive spin. "We've got a lot left in the tank," Robinson said in the locker room. "One thing about it, you never know when that beautiful story is going to happen. Down 3-1, you never know?
Images: Bulls vs. Heat, Game Four May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bulls fell 88-65 to the Miami Heat in Chicago on Monday in game four of their playoff series. Chicago faces elimination Wednesday in Miami.
Miami puts Bulls on the ropes May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Forgotten Hamilton makes rare court appearance May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Richard Hamilton was as surprised as anyone when Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau looked down the bench and sent him into the game early in the second quarter. "Wow, I'm going in the game," Hamilton said later when asked to describe his thoughts. "It's a crazy game. Sometimes you've just got to be ready." After missing a long stretch late in the season with a back injury, Hamilton made just two brief appearances in the first round against Brooklyn and hadn't played at all in the Miami series.
Bulls say physical play will continue May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Game 2 between the Bulls and Miami featured 9 technical fouls, one flagrant and two ejections. Game 3 included 3 technicals and one ejection. The Bulls dropped those two contests, but won Game 1 when there were no serious infractions of any sort. So how physical should they play in Monday's Game 4?
Deng slowly improving; doubtful for Game 4 May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Luol Deng sat and watched while his teammates shot around after Sunday's practice. As much as he'd like to contribute to the Bulls' playoff effort, Deng is having trouble sustaining any sort of pysical activity. “I’m just trying to get back to how I do things normally,” he said. “It hasn’t been that easy. It’s easier not eating solid food.”
Warriors beat Spurs in OT, even series at 2 May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Assessing Bulls-Heat as things cool for a day May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
With a break in the Bulls-Heat action, it's time to answer some questions. What will happen to Mohammed? What is Thibodeau complaining about? Where is Rip? Will Nate be back? And is Miami's p.a. announcer really the league's worst?
Spurs top Warriors 102-92 for 2-1 series lead May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in a sizzling first half, Tim Duncan added 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs quieted the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors in a 102-92 victory Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Bulls in a foul moodMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls did plenty of things well in Friday’s Game 3 against the Miami Heat. But beating the Heat without Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich requires close to a perfect performance and the Bulls couldn’t deliver. They dropped a 104-94 decision at the United Center and now trail this second-round series 2-1 with Game 4 on Monday. "When you play this team, you have to have a lot of mental, physical and emotional toughness,” coach Tom Thibodeau said.
Bulls’ Gibson fined $25,000, apologizes for actionsMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Heat too much for Bulls, up 2-1 in seriesMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
LeBron James came on strong down the stretch to finish with 25 points, Chris Bosh added 20 points and 19 rebounds, and the Miami Heat followed up the most lopsided playoff win in franchise history with a 104-94 victory over the Bulls on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Images: Bulls vs. Heat, Game Three May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bulls lost 104-94 to the Miami Heat in Chicago on Friday in a very physical third game of their playoff series. Among notable items, Nazr Mohammed was ejected for pushing LeBron James, and Joaquin Noah was called for a technical foul.
Fighting Bulls: Mohammed tossed for shoving James May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed was ejected from Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Friday night after shoving LeBron James to the court. Earlier, Joakim Noah got a technical foul for pushing Heat power forward Chris Andersen off teammate Nate Robinson.
NBA slaps Bulls’ Gibson with $25,000 fine May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Bulls forward Taj Gibson was fined $25,000 for his verbal abuse of an official in Wednesday's Game 2 at Miami. Gibson sent out an apology via Twitter on Friday afternoon. It read as follows: "I want 2 apologize Bulls and NBA fans 4 my actions. Got 2 keep my passion focused on my team. Get hyped for tonight Chicago!" Not surprisingly, the league has sent noted hard-line official Joe Crawford to work tonight's game, along with David Guthrie and Derrick Stafford.
Noah just can't afford to lose his focus for BullsMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Joakim Noah let his emotions get the better of him against Miami. After his performance in Game 2 and his postgame message to the fans and media to zip it, he needs to just focus on his game and understand why the fans and media are speculating, says Mike North, who also hopes some calmness returns in Game 3. I need to explain something to Noah: there is speculation about Rose and his health because someone in the Bulls organization leaked the news that Rose was cleared by doctors in February to play — nothing happened.