--F Quentin Richardson's lack of height at small forward became a factor when Luol Deng, with his high release, got off to a hot start. That led to F Dorell Wright getting his first significant minutes of the season. Wright's second-quarter block of a Kirk Hinrich jumper was his first blocked shot since Feb. 23, 2008 against Philadelphia. Wright entered even with F James Jones on the active roster after missing Friday's victory in Indiana with a stomach virus.

--F Michael Beasley was aggressive off the boards early. The Heat's tag team at power forward continues to produce impressive results, as F Udonis Haslem then entered and filled up the scoring and rebounding columns. The two again wound up playing side-by-side for extended stretches, with Beasley shifting to small forward.

--G Carlos Arroyo provided quality minutes in reserve of G Mario Chalmers at the top of the second quarter against the Bulls. Chalmers then returned for an impressive, and physical, stint against Bulls G Kirk Hinrich.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--G Daequan Cook (shoulder) sat out Sunday but is hopeful of returning Tuesday against the visiting Suns.

--G Chris Quinn (bruised foot) is out of his walking boot and traveling with the team.

--C Jermaine O'Neal broke his nose against the Bulls but vows to play Tuesday against the Suns, without a mask. Tests are planned Monday.