MIAMI — The Miami Heat could have to wait until Monday before learning their opponent in the Eastern Conference finals. That doesn’t mean they are unable to begin the preparation. While they await the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks, the focus Friday was making sure they avoid a repeat of what happened the last [...]
Spoelstra expects raging Bulls for Game 5
MIAMI — Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knows that a wounded, desperate Bull can be a formidable foe. So the pragmatic coach won’t allow his players to be complacent or cocky — even after three consecutive double-digit victories to go up 3-1 over the reeling Bulls. The best-of-7 Eastern Conference semifinal series could end Wednesday night [...]
Bulls to be without Deng, Hinrich for Game 3 against heat
Chicago Bulls’ Luol Deng Thursday discusses the effects of the spinal tap and his road to recovery. By Shandel Richardson South Florida Sun Sentinel 12:03 p.m. EDT, May 10, 2013 CHICAGO— For a third straight time in the series, the Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich. Coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters [...]
Hyde5: Will Derrick Rose play in Game 3 in Chicago?
Dave Hyde 8:15 a.m. EDT, May 9, 2013 1. Will Derrick Rose play? That’s the biggest question around Chicago for the last month. TNT’s Craig Sager continued the discussion by reporting there’s a chance Rose could play for Friday’s Game 3. My continued thought is it’s his body, his decision. The other question: How well [...]
