The Chicago Bulls put up an incredible effort in Game 1 to steal a victory in Miami, but haven't been able to duplicate the performance since and appear to be heading for a predictable exit. Though their defense remains strong, they are simply out of options offensively. Nate Robinson was woeful, and Joakim Noah hasn't been able score. They were blown out in Game 4 and will have to win two games in Miami to win the series. That doesn't appear likely to happen All that really remains to be seen is how much time the Heat will have to rest until the conclusion of the Pacers Knicks series.
Bulls shot 25.7 percent from the field.They had never before even shot below 30 percent from the field in a playoff game.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 14, 2013
Grizzlies scoreless through three-plus minutes and lead the Bulls by six
— Ben Golliver (@blazersedge) May 14, 2013
TNT's studio show right now is much more entertaining (and competitive) than tonight's Heat-Bulls game was.
— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) May 14, 2013
Heat finished with 18 field goal inside the paint (18-25)…the Bulls finished with 19 total baskets
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 14, 2013
So much for the Bulls giving the Heat a challenge in the second round. A waltz to the ECFs.
— Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) May 14, 2013
The Bulls have only been held below 70 points in a playoff game once– by Pistons in 2007 @espnstatsinfo
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 14, 2013
FINAL: Heat 88, Bulls 65. Second fewest points allowed by Heat in a playoff game.
— Joseph Goodman (@JoeGoodmanJr) May 14, 2013
Heat blow out the Bulls 88-65 and take a 3-1 series lead. LeBron led Miami in pts, ast & Reb on.si.com/16vPdmi | twitter.com/SInow/status/3…
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 14, 2013
Bulls score 65 points and shoot 25.7 percent. So they'd win the Knicks/Pacers series.
— Russ Bengtson (@russbengtson) May 14, 2013
The Miami Heat takes the 3-1 lead against the Chicago Bulls! bit.ly/13g2okx twitter.com/NBAMemes/statu…
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) May 14, 2013
The Heat shut down the Bulls 88-65 for a 3-1 series lead. Photos: usat.ly/17IKkEc / twitter.com/USATODAYsports…
— USA TODAY Sports (@USATODAYsports) May 14, 2013
LeBron's 27 Pts lead Heat to 88-65 victory. Nate Robinson (0-12 FG) struggles mightily as Bulls fall behind Miami, 3-1 in series.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 14, 2013
Joakim Noah and Boozer are a combined 4-20 from the field. They've both had better games than Nate.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) May 14, 2013