Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Miami HeatHeat
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 32 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Bulls outlasted the Heat 117-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.