First Cup: Thursday

Joseph Goodman of The Miami Herald: "Home-court advantage -- check. A return of confidence -- check. A return of Udonis Haslem -- check. Everything checked out OK for the Heat on Wednesday in its 85-75 victory against the Chicago Bulls in Game?2 of the Eastern Conference finals. The series is tied 1-1 and now returns to AmericanAirlines Arena, where the Heat is 6-0 this postseason. Dwyane Wade blocked a desperation three-point attempt from Derrick Rose with less than two minutes remaining and fans began filing out of United Center early. LeBron James led the Heat with 29 points on 12-of-21 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds and five