The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, the top two (and most consistent) teams in the Eastern Conference, faced off Monday night. It wasn’t much of a battle.
The Heat jumped out to a 24-11 advantage in the first quarter and never relinquished the lead. Miami led by as many as 24 points and held on for a 112-99 decision; the final score appeared closer that it was because of a late Bulls run in garbage time. Miami now sits at 41-21 and a full two games ahead of Chicago for the top seed in the East.