Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chicago BullsBulls
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls pulled away from the Heat 129-119. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.