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East finals: It's going to be tight
Heat favored to knock off top-seeded Bulls in six games (PER Diem: May 13, 2011)
Updated: May 15, 2011, 2:42 PM ET
By John Hollinger | ESPN.com
2011 NBA FINALS
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