LeBron James and the Miami Heat look to close out the series on Wednesday with a win over the Chicago Bulls in Game 5.
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Chicago surprised the world with an upset win over Miami in Game 1. Since that victory, the Bulls' offense has looked anemic. Nate Robinson hasn't been able to duplicate his 27-point performance from Game 1, and other players haven't stepped up to fill the scoring void.
Injuries have further hindered Chicago. Derrick Rose is still out. Guard Kirk Hinrich (calf) and forward Luol Deng (illness) have missed the entire series against Miami, and both are already ruled out for Game 5.
The Miami Heat may be without guard Dwyane Wade, who injured his knee in Game 4. Early reports indicate it will be a game-time decision.
Chicago looked worn-out during Game 4's 88-65 loss. The team, however, is not ready to concede defeat.
"I think we've got enough energy left," Bulls forward Taj Gibson said. "We've got some guys banged up. But we'll keep playing. We'll just keep playing. There's no excuses out there."
"We're still alive," teammate Joakim Noah added. "There's still basketball to be played and we've got to fight."
Wednesday's game to keep alive in the playoffs will be a battle. Miami is 8-2 in games where they can clinch a series, according to the Associated Press.
"You have to have a team that's built strong habits ... not to take games for granted," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after Game 4. "Our guys have built up habits. They also have built up perspective that boy, these close-out games have been the toughest ones."
If Miami can close out the series, they'll be afforded a couple extra days of rest before the next round. Those extra days of rest are crucial to Miami, who hope to extend their playoff run well into June for a shot at a second straight championship.
"Got to take care of business," Heat All-star Chris Bosh said.
Chicago travels to Miami for Game 5. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
