The Bulls’ margin for error is now very small, as the top seed in the entire NBA playoffs face a 3-1 deficit if they can’t find a way to pull out a tough win against the Heat in Miami tonight.  Though the Bulls looked very strong in a Game 1 win, the Heat have made some big adjustments and received major contributions from both Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem down low, helping give Miami a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4.  One positive sign is that Carlos Boozer sprang to life in Game 3, though the rest of the Bulls offense really struggled to find good looks and ultimately was shut down by the Miami defense.

While the Bulls get ready for their crucial Game 4 tonight, the Western Conference could be all but decided after Dallas stole Game 4 away from the Thunder last night.  Though the Thunder got out to a huge fourth quarter lead and it looked like they had the game in the bag, Dirk Nowitzki got red-hot and the Mavs forced overtime.  In OT, the Mavs continued their surge and ultimately held off the Thunder to avoid a 2-2 tie and escape with a 3-1 series lead as the series heads back to Dallas.  The game should serve as a warning for the Bulls in case they get out to a lead as anything can happen in the playoffs, even when the game seems all but over.

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