Carlos Boozer had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, and Nate Robinson scored 17.
The Bulls, engaged to the end, were tightly clustered, Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer shouting encouragement at their teammates.
Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Michael Redd and Deron Williams complete the American line-up.
Howard remained in the game but the Bulls briefly pulled ahead, going up 36-34 on a basket by Carlos Boozer.
So, seconds later, James tried to barrel through Carlos Boozer on a screen, and got called for a Flagrant 1 himself.
"They're going to be in their building, so they're going to have juice and energy from the crowd, " forward Carlos Boozer said.
Carlos Boozer had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who had Joakim Noah in the starting lineup despite foot pain.
So, seconds later, James tried to barrel through Carlos Boozer on a screen, only to be called for a flagrant four himself.
WSJ: Miami Heat NBA Win Streak Ends at 27 After Loss to Chicago Bulls
"The crazy thing is they're only getting better, " Chicago's Carlos Boozer said.
They have a very good team after signing Carlos Boozer (making it easier to sell suites and sponsorships) and a smart owner.
From there Robinson pushed the Bulls to a 16-2 run by scoring 10 consecutive points and feeding teammate Carlos Boozer for the equalizing bucket.
Luol Deng scored 28 points, Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 17 rebounds, and the Bulls brought the Heat's stampede to a screeching halt.
WSJ: Miami Heat NBA Win Streak Ends at 27 After Loss to Chicago Bulls
So on the ensuing Chicago possession, James got a bit of costly revenge, ramming into Chicago's Carlos Boozer as he attempted to fight through a pick.
Nate Robinson led the Bulls with 19 points, Joakim Noah had 18 points and 17 rebounds and Carlos Boozer had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago.
Darius Miles and Carlos Boozer each netted 15 points to lead Cleveland, while the Magic's first-round pick, guard Reece Gaines, scored 16 points and also had five assists.
The Bulls pushed their lead from six to 17 over the final six minutes of the second quarter, culminating with a Carlos Boozer dunk just before the halftime buzzer.
He converted a jump hook, then grabbed the rebound and scored with 19 seconds left after Carlos Boozer made a free throw and missed the second, making it 140-134.
He scored on a jump hook, then grabbed the rebound and scored with 19 seconds left after Carlos Boozer made a free throw and missed the second, making it 140-134.
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau attributes the spectacular play of his bench this year to heavy use of those players last season, when injuries sidelined starters Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah, among others.
Carlos Boozer had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Luol Deng bounced back from a poor opener with 15 points and 10 boards for the Bulls, who became the first team to win a road game this postseason.
Luol Deng scored 18 points and Taj Gibson had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Bulls, who played without starters Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer and Kirk Hinrich while losing for just the third time in 11 games.
Carlos Boozer added 17 points as the Bulls shook off injuries to two starters and every run the Nets tried to make in the second half to win a Game 7 on the road for the first time in franchise history.
Carlos Boozer had 13 points and 12 rebounds, Joakim Noah gutted his way through a foot injury to make three fourth-quarter baskets, and the Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 90-82 on Monday night to even their first-round series at one game apiece.
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