Bosh excels as Heat go 2-1 up

MIAMI - Chris Bosh discarded his 'Third Man' label to shoot 34 points and lead Miami to a 96-85 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, giving the Heat a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference championship series.

The Bulls paid too much attention to the Heat's usual threats - Dwyane Wade and LeBron James - and that allowed more opportunities for Bosh.

The pick-and-roll between Bosh and Wade was particularly effective for Miami but the difference between previous wins in the playoffs and this victory was the amount of times Bosh was given looks.