NBA: Miami 96, Chicago 85

MIAMI, May 22 (UPI) -- Chris Bosh pumped in 34 points Sunday and the Miami Heat sped past Chicago 96-85 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Bosh connected on 13 of his last 15 shots from the field and went 8-of-10 from the free-throw line for the Heat, who led 78-74 with 6 1/2 minutes left and then put the contest away with a 9-0 run.

LeBron James added 22 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for the Heat, who improved to 7-0 at home in the post-season, the only team left in the playoffs that has yet to lose on its home court.

Dwyane Wade contributed 17 points and nine boards in Miami's win.

Carlos Boozer scored 26 points and hauled down 17 rebounds for the Bulls, who were held to 41.6 percent shooting from the floor.

Derrick Rose added 20 points for Chicago, which will try to break its two-game losing streak in Tuesday's Game 4 in Miami.