Die Rivalität zwischen dem sechsmaligen NBA-Meister Chicago Bulls und dem zweimaligen Meister Miami Heat , die beide auf der Eastern Conference spielen, begann erstmals in den 1990er Jahren, verschärfte sich jedoch nach 2005. Die beiden Teams standen sich in den NBA-Playoffs sechsmal gegenüber. Die Bullen gewannen 1992, 1996, 1997 und 2007 und die Hitze besiegte die Bullen 2006 und 2011. Die beiden Teams haben bisher 118 Spiele bestritten, wobei die Bullen 68 davon gewannen. In den Playoffs liegt der Rekord bei 17-9 zugunsten der Bullen.
Since their founding in 1966, the Chicago Bulls have won six NBA Championships, and they are the only team in NBA history to win 70 or more games in a single season. They play in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the NBA. Miami Heat , a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference, have won two NBA championship since their founding in 1988, but are currently among the strongest teams in the NBA.
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| Chicago Bulls | Miami Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern Conference | Eastern Conference |
| Division | Central Division | Southeast Division |
| Founded | 1966 | 1988 |
| Arena | United Center | American Airlines Arena |
| City | Chicago, Illinois | Miami, Florida |
| Team colors | Red, Black, White | Black, Deep Red, White, Orange |
| History | Chicago Bulls (1966–present) | Miami Heat (1988–present) |
| Head coach | Tom Thibodeau | Erik Spoelstra |
| Championships | 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) | 3 (2006, 2012, 2013) |
| General manager | Gar Forman | Pat Riley |
| Conference titles | 6 Eastern (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) | 4 (2006, 2011, 2012, 2013) |
| Owner | Jerry Reinsdorf | Micky Arison |
| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association. They play their home games at the United Center. | The Miami Heat are a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). |
| Division titles | 9: 1 Midwest (1975); 8 Central (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012) | 10 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013) |
| Retired numbers | 4 (4, 10, 23, 33) | 3 (10, 23, 33) |
| Website | bulls.com | heat.com |
| D-League affiliates | Iowa Energy | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| Leagues they were members of | NBA (1966-present) | NBA (1988-present) |
Early History
The Bulls were the first NBA franchise in Chicago, after the Packers-Zephyrs and the Stags. The team started playing in the 1966-67 season and had the best record by an expansion team in NBA history.
Before 1987, Florida did not have an NBA Francise. Several groups vied for the chance to establish a franchise, and The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority eventually received financial backing from Carnival Cruise Lines founder Ted Arison to found Miami Heat. The Heat joined the NBA in the 1988-9 season, and had an unproductive first year, losing its first 17 games. They rose to prominence beginning in 1995, when Pat Riley became their coach, moving from the New York Knicks.
Home Arena
The Heat play at American Airlines Arena, in Miami, Florida. It holds 19,600 people.
Division Titles
The Chicago Bulls have won 9 Division Titles, 1 Midwest in 1975, and 8 Central, in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011 and 2012.
Miami Heat have won 9 Division Titles: in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2012.
Conference Titles
The Chicago Bulls hold 6 Conference titles: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
Miami Heat hold three Conference Titles: 2006, 2011 and 2012.
NBA Championships
The Chicago Bulls have won 6 NBA championships, in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
Miami Heat have won the championships thrice: once in 2006, once in 2012, and again in 2013.
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Head-to-head stats: Bulls vs Heat
The Bulls and Heat first met in the first round of the 1992 NBA Playoffs, when the Bulls won. Heat were eliminated again in 1996 and 1997. The teams’ rivalry has renewed in recent years, and often includes rough plays and hard fouls. In total, they have played 117 games against one another, including 91 regular season games and 26 playoff games. The Bulls won 51 regular season games, while Heat won 40. In the 26 playoff games, the Bulls won 17, while Heat won 9.
Star players
The Bulls have had eight Hall of Famers: Nate Thurmond, George Gervin, Artis Gilmore, Robert Parish, Michael Jordan , Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Chet Walter. More recent star players include Derrick Rose.
The Heat have had one Hall of Famer: point guard Nick Nelson. Their current roster includes LeBron James and Dwayne Wade.
Team value
According to Forbes, the Bulls are the 3rd most valuable team in the NBA, worth $800 million and earning $34.2 million in income in 2012. The Heat are the 7th most valuable basketball team, worth $425 million.
References
- wikipedia:Miami Heat
- wikipedia:Chicago Bulls
- wikipedia:Bulls–Heat rivalry
- Bull vs Heat head-to-head stats
- Bulls-Heat rivalry videos on YouTube