The Miami Heat rebounded back in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 115-78 over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena. The best-of-seven series is now tied at one game apiece as they play game 3 on Friday night in Chicago.
Miami finished the first quarter on a 13-5 spurt and led 25-20 after one quarter. The Heat built up the margin to double digits in the second quarter as they were ahead 55-41 at halftime. LeBron James had 19 points for Miami at the midway point.
The Bulls fell further behind as they were outscored in the third quarter 30-15 and down 85-56 at the end of the period. The Heat extended their lead up to 46 points on a 19-2 run at the beginning of the fourth quarter and were up 104-58.
Ray Allen had a team-high 21 points for the Heat in 19 minutes. James ended up short of a double-double with 19 points, nine assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes. Dwyane Wade added 15 points and Chris Bosh contributed 13 points. Reserve Norris Cole compiled 18 points and six rebounds in 30 minutes.
Chicago was led by Marco Berneilli who had a team-high 13 points and six assists in 39 minutes of play. Joakim Noah knocked down 12 points with six rebounds before he ejected in the second half. Nate Robinson scored 11 points in 33 minutes.
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