Deng, depth and defense keeping Bulls ahead of pack

Once worries subside, it will be time to feel good about epic battle with Heat

If the Bulls beat the Nets in Saturday's matinee at United Center, they will finish the first half of the lockout-shortened season on pace for a league-best 52-14 mark.

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