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CHICAGO -- LeBron James and the Miami Heat didnt even give the Chicago Bulls room to breathe, practically squeezing the playoff life out of them to take a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal. Another effort like this will seal it. James scored 27 points and the Heat nearly matched a franchise record for fewest points allowed in a playoff game, pounding the listless and short-handed Bulls 88-65 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the series. "We worked for it," said Heat forward Chris Bosh. "I never like to say that things are easy." The Heat sure made it look that way, though. The 65 points allowed were only two more than the all-time post-season low for a Miami opponent, and it was easily the worst offensive performance by a Chicago team in the playoffs. Never before had the Bulls scored fewer than 69 in a playoff game nor 10 or less in a quarter during the post-season, but both those marks fell on a night when they were dominated on both ends of the floor. Miami led by 11 at the half and put this one away in the third quarter, outscoring Chicago 17-9 in the period. Now the Heat will try to wrap up the series at home Wednesday night, taking what they hope will be the next step toward a second straight championship. Its hard to believe the Bulls won the series opener the way the past three games have gone. Miami pounded Chicago in Game 2, coming away with its most lopsided playoff victory while handing the Bulls their worst ever post-season loss -- and the Heat continued to roll from there. James had his usual complete game with eight assists and seven rebounds Monday. Bosh finished with 14 points after scoring 20 and grabbing 19 rebounds in Game 3, and the Heat won again despite another quiet night from Dwyane Wade (six points), whose right knee was bothering him again. He appeared to aggravate it on a fallaway jumper during the game but was able to return after getting re-taped. "Its frustrating at times, but you just try to do what you can," Wade said. Norris Cole also struggled with seven points after back-to-back 18-point performances, but the Heat had more than enough in this one. They shot about 49 per cent while the Bulls set a franchise playoff low at 25.7 per cent. Chicago was particularly bad from the outside, going 2 for 17 from 3-point range. The Bulls again were missing ailing Luol Deng and injured Kirk Hinrich (calf), and a team that kept finding ways to win despite being short-handed all season simply appeared to run out of steam, even though coach Tom Thibodeau rejected that idea. "No," he said. "I think the thing is theyre (Heat) a great team. We have to come out with great intensity -- but we also have to make shots." Theres no denying the Bulls have been in a tough spot all year with Derrick Rose recovering from knee surgery and just about every other major player sidelined at some point. Theyve been hit particularly hard in the post-season, too. "Theyre in a tough situation," James said. "Theyve had some injuries and illnesses and whatevers going on. They dont have their full roster, but thats not for us to worry about. They beat a very good Brooklyn team (in the first round) without their full roster." Carlos Boozer had 14 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double in the post-season but was just 3 of 14 from the field. Jimmy Butler scored 12 and Joakim Noah grabbed nine rebounds, but it was a miserable night for Chicago -- particularly Nate Robinson. With Cole and Mario Chalmers harassing him and the big men helping out, he missed all 12 of his shots and did not score. He said he fell hard on his left shoulder on a pick-and-roll at one point, although he couldnt remember exactly when, and had it wrapped in ice afterward. Then he took off the wrapping and threw it hard to the floor. "Go back to the drawing board and figure it out," he said. Richard Hamilton scored 11 points in a rare post-season appearance, and the former All-Star guard made it clear afterward hes not thrilled with his reduced role. "Lot of stuff in life you dont understand," he said. "This (playoffs) is what I was brought here for. To not be able play and help my teammates, its hard, its rough. But I try to stay positive. I dont try to rock the boat." Hamilton said he and Thibodeau have talked. Then, he reiterated, "Its hard to understand." James scored 15 points and Bosh added 12 in the first half to help the Heat take a 44-33 lead at the break, but that doesnt even come close to telling the complete story. Consider this. Miami shot just under 53 per cent, with the Bulls at about 27 per cent. Chicago was also 1 of 11 on 3-pointers, and the only conversion from long range came from Hamilton. "Were kind of putting screws and bandages everywhere. Its frustrating," said Bulls forward Taj Gibson. "Every night and every day." 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The Reds have won 14 of their past 17 games overall, leaving them with the second-best record in the majors at 33-19. They trail NL Central-leading St. Louis. "As a team, were feeling great," Paul said. "Were pitching real well and hitting real well, and weve finally started to win some games on the road, which is great." Cleveland has dropped five straight -- matching its season high -- and seven of eight. Mat Latos (5-0) handled a slumping lineup, allowing one run in 6 1-3 innings. The Indians have been outscored 33-14 during their losing streak. "The last two starts, everything has felt good," Latos said. "My mechanics have been in sync with my arm feeling great. I had some good stuff against a good-hitting lineup." The Reds had 18 hits, one shy of their season high, but stranded 12 runners. Cincinnati repeatedly wasted chances before pulling away in the seventh. "We had a lot of opportunities," manager Dusty Baker said. "I didnt like the way the game was going. We were leaving them out there." Pauls two-run single put the Reds ahead 3-0 in the first against Zach McAllister (4-4). The Reds added four in the seventh against Clevelands struggling bullpen, with Derrick Robinson and Zack Cozart contributing RBI singles. Clevelands slump is in some ways reminiscent of last season. The Indians were playing well at midseason then, but won only five games in August to fall flat. Is this starting to feel familiar? "No, not at all," said McAllister, who gave up three runs in 5 1-3 innings. "Its a completely different team than last year, a completely different attitude. Its an exciting team." TThere was one lingering issue from Cincinnatis 4-2 win in the series opener: Would the Indians retaliate for Aroldis Chapmans inside pitches? 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Pauls single made it 3-0, matching the most earned runs that McAllister has allowed in a game this season. Stubbs singled with one out in the fifth -- only Clevelands second hit -- and stole second. Michael Bourn singled off Vottos glove at first base, cutting the lead to 3-1. The Reds failed to score despite getting at least two runners aboard in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings before breaking it open by sending nine batters to the plate in the seventh. NOTES: Indians closer Chris Perez, who went on the 15-day DL before the start of the series, had an MRI that found mild tendinitis. He wont throw for at least five days. ... SS Asdrubal Cabrera had his seven-game hitting streak snapped. ... McAllister has gone at least five innings and given up no more than three earned runs in his past 12 starts. ... Choo has been hit by a pitch 14 times this season, most in the majors. ... RH Justin Masterson, who has won three of his past four starts, goes for Cleveland on Wednesday against RH Bronson Arroyo, who is 3-0 in his past three starts with a 1.33 ERA. ' ' '