PLAYOFFS 2022
Kyrie Irving scored 41 points and Derrek Favors had a double-double, 12 points and 13 rebounds, to lead the Bulls to a game one victory over the Miam Heat. The Bulls dominated from the opening tip and all five of Chicago's starters scored in double figures. The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler's 23 points, but shot a woeful 39%(36-92) from the field and 23%(11-47) from three. In comparison, the Bulls shot 50%(43-86) from the field and 42% (14-33)from three.
In other Eastern Conference action, the Atlanta Falcons outscored the Toronto Raptors 66-46 in the second half to capture a relatively easy 126-109 victory. In the Western Conference, Steph Curry scored 31 points, as the Golden State Warriors dismantled the Utah Jazz 109-77 and Portland surprised the Mavricks, taking game one 118-104 on the back of Damien Lillard's 41 points.
CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS / GAME 1 (American Airlines Arena)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT F
CHI | 37 | 30 | 23 | 23 | -- | 113
MIA | 27 | 22 | 25 | 18 | -- | 92
PLAYOFF RESULTS
EASTERN | WESTERN
(1) ATL 126 (1) | (1) GSW 109 (1)
(5) TOR 109 (0) | (4) UTA 77 (0)
(2) MIA 92 (0) | (3) DAL 104 (0)
(3) CHI 113 (1) | (7) POR 118 (1)
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