LeBron James scores 35 as Miami Heat take down Chicago Bulls

by David Dwork on Jan 30, 2012 12:15 AM EST

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 29: Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls is guarded by LeBron James of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

In one of the more exciting games of the season, the Miami Heat outlasted the Chicago Bulls 97-93 at the AAA on Sunday. The game was tight throughout and came down to the very end, where free throws (or, missed free throws) decided the winner. First it was Derrick Rose, who came to the foul line with 22.7 seconds left and the Bulls down by one.

He missed both attempts, leaving his team behind and in a position where they had to foul in order to remain in the game. The Heat player who got the ball in his hands was LeBron James, but he would also miss both, leaving the game still hanging in the balance. Rose had a chance to tie the game with 3.7 seconds left, but missed a shot from around the free throw line. That would be the Bulls final chance.

LeBron had the play of the game in the opening minutes, jumping completely over the Bulls 5'11" guard John Lucas, reaching up with one hand and slamming down an ally-oop pass from Dwyane Wade. That was one of a few plays in the 1^st quarter that had the sellout crowd at the AAA buzzing. Following the game, several players used the word ‘playoffs' when describing the game, saying that it had a similar atmosphere as the games played in May and June.

GAME NOTES

Miami out-rebounded the Bulls 48-47. Chicago is the top rebounding team in the league.
Chris Bosh picked up his 5^th double double of the season, finishing with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
LeBron's double double was his 8^th of the year, but his 5^th with points and rebounds, coming away with 35 and 11.
Following the game there were reports that Rose was so upset about failing to convert his final second opportunities, he was brought to tears.
Miami led the game from start to finish.
Just like in last year's playoffs, when the game was on the line in the final seconds, it was LeBron James guarding Derrick Rose.
James had his right shoulder wrapped with ice during a 1^st half stint on the bench, but showed no ill effects during the game and it wasn't brought up afterwards.

The Heat get little time to rest, with a home game coming up on Monday against the New Orleans Hornets.

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Dec 18, 2010 – D.Rose misses free throw against Clippers to send game into OT:

“I hope I get put in that position again. I know I’m not going to miss it.”

Jan 29, 2012 – D.Rose misses free throws to give Bulls the lead with 22 sec left:

“I guarantee the next time those shots are going down.”

Just sayin’

by ap3604 on Jan 30, 2012 1:14 AM EST reply actions

I always like to see Bull fans in pain after a loss and making excuses

“but, But, BUT… Deng wasn’t playing!!! Waaaaaaaaaahhh”

by ap3604 on Jan 30, 2012 1:17 AM EST up reply actions

"I guarantee the next time those shots are going down."

That’s it, keep putting that pressure on yourself and making it public ;)

(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.

--From the movie Ed Wood

GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!

by mjtig on Jan 30, 2012 2:12 AM EST up reply actions

he kept his promise against the clippers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0h0j_hV3Wo

he also suggested that he would be mvp and by seasons end he became one. The kid doesnt just say things, he does them as well.

Waiting for the Prodigal Son to Return KH12 BITCHES!!!!
In the Chemi-meter we trust!

by piccolomair on Jan 30, 2012 3:09 AM EST up reply actions

Rose crying about missing FTs in a regular season game is hard to believe

I know it’s been haunting him since Memphis but if it wasn’t for Rose they would of never even been in the game!!

We Bout To Let These Haters Know..
This Heat Thing, IS MORE THAN HYPE

by 1-THE H3ATLES-6 on Jan 30, 2012 1:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Probably was just the menstrual cycle hormones for Rose =P

They can wreak havoc with the emotions!

by ap3604 on Jan 30, 2012 1:22 AM EST up reply actions

Loved seeing Bron in the post. He bullied his way in there a couple of times...

it was nice. The hc offense turned into Iso offense at the end though, sigh. Why the Heat continue to revert back to this in late game situations baffles me. Down the stretch though Bosh got inside and went to the rim—he is the key to the offense being balanced because he is the best post up/drive and take it to the rim option out of the big men.

(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.

--From the movie Ed Wood

GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!

by mjtig on Jan 30, 2012 2:10 AM EST reply actions

Bosh needs more

We Bout To Let These Haters Know..
This Heat Thing, IS MORE THAN HYPE

by 1-THE H3ATLES-6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:01 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Bosh needs more touches

That selfish BS Bron does won’t get us nowhere. Pass the ball around!!! Please somebody talk to Lebron!!!

We Bout To Let These Haters Know..
This Heat Thing, IS MORE THAN HYPE

by 1-THE H3ATLES-6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:01 AM EST via mobile reply actions

They need better play calls in the final minutes

by sportsking234 on Jan 30, 2012 10:11 AM EST reply actions

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"A man who believes that he can do everything, let him dig a grave and bury himself."

by The One Who Wears The Crown on Jan 30, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

I'm hardly a butthurt Bulls fan...

…but even I have to admit that the scoreline was a bit disturbing. Without Deng and Watkins we should have plowed through them. Instead, we let them hang around for far too long.

Praying to Sun-Ra that Joe Philbin becomes the new Dolphins coach...
...and brings Matt Flynn with him.

(PREVIOUS SIGNATURES)
...and I think Tony Sparano should be fired. [√]
Former Ayatollah of the "Draft Mike Pouncey" bandwagon. [√]
(Currently hoping that Reggie Bush isn't as useless as I think he is) [√]

by ToastErr on Jan 30, 2012 4:45 PM EST reply actions

*Watson

Praying to Sun-Ra that Joe Philbin becomes the new Dolphins coach...
...and brings Matt Flynn with him.

by ToastErr on Jan 30, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah I understand, I even mentioned it in the Game thread. Although Wade wasn’t himself on the offensive end, it shouldn’t serve as only excuse to why we did not steam roll the Bulls. But you still have to give the Bulls (Thib/Rose) credit for staying till the end of the game.

"A man who believes that he can do everything, let him dig a grave and bury himself."

by The One Who Wears The Crown on Jan 30, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, the main thing is getting the w

The Heat kept pulling away but the Bulls are fighting the whole time out there and the Heat have a bad habit of letting up at times (not attacking, easing up on D). Rose offense: set some picks and let him drive to the hoop can get them back in the game quickly with some stops on the other end.

(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.

--From the movie Ed Wood

GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!

by mjtig on Jan 30, 2012 5:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs