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MIAMI, FL - MAY 22: Chris Andersen #11 and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat celebrate while playing against the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Birdman Flying High For The Heat

While the majority of the focus of the thrilling Heat victory in Game 1 will be on LeBron James’ incredible play at the end of the game, there’s another player who was just as key to the Heat getting the win to open the series: Chris Andersen.

CBS Miami–2013/05/23

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2013 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Ready For Another Physical Game With Bulls

The suggestion that he’s a flopper drew a grin as wide as his wingspan from LeBron James. Miami’s superstar shot down the accusations from the Chicago Bulls, saying they reminded him of the days when some claimed he was overrated

2013/05/13

MIAMI, FL - MAY 8: Shane Battier #31 of the Miami Heat reacts during the match up against the Chicago Bulls in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Miami Heat Avenge Loss, Dominate Bulls In Game Two, 115-78

Ray Allen scored 21 points, LeBron James had 19 and the Miami Heatembarrassed the Chicago Bulls with a 115-78 victory in Game 2 of the teams’ Eastern Confer ence semifinal series on Wednesday night.

CBS4–2013/05/08

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 23: Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat waits to check in against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Head To Milwaukee With 2-0 Lead

After letting the Milwaukee Bucks hang around for a few quarters in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Miami Heat finally hit the gas and took a 2-0 lead in the series with a 98-86 win.

CBS Miami–2013/04/24

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Chris Andersen #11 of the Miami Heat gets excited during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2013 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Birdman Spreading His Wings For The Heat

Everyone knows LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen, and most of the other Heat stars. But there’s a fan favorite who debuted with the team in late January who could be playing the biggest role of all for Miami, center Chris “Birdman” Andersen.

CBS Miami–2013/04/22

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat shoots a free throw against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

High-Flying Heat Off To Fast Playoff Start

“We know we can play a better game.” Those words from Miami Heat superstar LeBron James should strike fear in every playoff opponent the Heat has this year.

CBS Miami–2013/04/22

(Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Take Down Bulls, Set Franchise Record

LeBron James scored 24 points, Dwyane Wade added 22 and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for home wins in a season, topping the Chicago Bulls 105-93 on Sunday.

2013/04/14

Orlando Magic v Miami Heat

Heat Turn Attention To Playoffs

When the final horn sounded Wednesday night, the Miami Heat not only knocked off the Washington Wizards; the team also set a franchise-record for wins in a season, clinched the top spot in the NBA playoffs and secured home-court through the NBA Finals.

CBS Miami–2013/04/11

(Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat Sweeps 76ers, 106-87

LeBron James went through a series of tests before the game, all under the watchful eye of the Miami Heat training staff and some coaches.

2013/04/07

Miami Heat v San Antonio Spurs

LeBron, Wade, Chalmers Out Again Tuesday

For the second straight game, Miami Heat superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, along with point guard Mario Chalmers will not play. The announcement from the Heat came ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks.

CBS Miami–2013/04/02

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