ABC to Draw Big Stats With LeBron, Dwyane, and Dirk?

Star power could drive ratings, starting tonight

Chicago’s epic meltdown in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals last Thursday did TNT no favors, but it set up the greatest possible title matchup for ABC.

Boasting a 77-65 lead over the Heat with 3:12 left in Thursday night’s game, the Bulls were all but assured a trip back to Miami. But as a packed United Center watched in horror, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade began raining threes over Chicago’s vaunted defense, willing their way to an 83-80 victory and a trip to the title series.

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