The Bulls went into their do-or-die Game 5 in the Miami both with and without the usual cast of characters. Derrick Rose missed the game and by extension missed the entire season, leading at least one writer to describe his much hyped “Return” packaged by Adidas as a hoax. On top of that melodrama, Kirk […]
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Game 5: Bulls-Heat Preview
In pretty much a must-win game, Chicago put in its worst performance of the year, as well as one of the worst postseason games in the franchise’s history. Now they find themselves in a true must-win situation, facing elimination as they hit the road. You can’t blame the Bulls too much, I guess, considering the […]
Quick Reaction: Heat 104, Bulls 94
MVP (Most Valuable Player): In a game where LeBron James (6-17 field goals) didn’t shoot great and Dwyane Wade (ten points) disappeared for stretches, Chris Bosh picked up the slack. He had an enormous double-double with 20 points, 19 rebounds and added two blocks and four assists for good measure. LVP (Least Valuable Player): Carlos […]
Game 3 Preview: Heat-Bulls
Hold on one second, I’m still adding up all the fouls from last game. 51 personal fouls, nine technicals, two ejections and one flagrant. According to my math that adds up to…one lopsided victory. Lots of people said this is what “playoff basketball” is all about, but it’s a stretch to say that what the […]
Game 2 Preview: Bulls-Heat
No Deng, no Hinrich, no Rose? No problem. Against the Miami Heat, winners of 41 of their last 43 heading into Game 1? Seriously, no problem. The Bulls have Nate Robinson, Jimmy Butler and Marco Belinelli to fill in after all, that should be more than enough. And surprisingly to outsiders, it was enough as […]
Game 1 Recap: Bulls prove to be tougher than the Heat
If you’re currently experiencing an intense and overwhelming feeling of stunned amazement at what they Bulls are doing in these playoffs, don’t be alarmed. It indicates only that you are still sane. You know the drill by now. The Bulls are a depleted team. No Derrick Rose. Kirk Hinrich is day-to-day with a bum calf. […]
Bulls-Heat Game 1 Preview
The Bulls just won a Game 7 on the road for the first time in franchise history, while many of their best players were either out or playing with injuries. And that, as it turns out, was the easy part, because now Chicago has to face heavy championship-favorite Miami. The Bulls get a full day […]
Bulls-Heat Preview
Miami Heat Status Check: Record: 63-16 Division: 14-1 Conference: 38-11 Home Record: 35-4 Last 10 Games: 8-2 Streak: Won 5 Last game: 109-101 win over Boston PPG: 102.9 (5th) Opponents PPG: 95.1 (6th) Offensive Rating: 112.4 (2nd) Defensive Rating: 103.8 (9th) Pace: 90.6 (23rd) Effective Field Goal Percentage: .551 (1st) Turnover Percentage: .137 (13th) Defensive […]
A tempest in a teapot
There were so many compelling story lines in Chicago’s victory over the Heat the other night. There was Miami’s 27-game winning streak. Thrilling dunks on both sides. Amazing steals. Ferocious rebounds. Spectacular plays. It was gripping basketball. About as gripping as it gets in the regular season. But oddly enough, the lingering discussion regarding this […]
Heat-Bulls Preview
Miami Heat Status Check: Record: 56-14 Division: 12-1 Conference: 33-9 Road Record: 24-11 Last 10 Games: 10-0 Streak: Won 27 Last game: 108-94 win over Orlando PPG: 103.5 (5th) Opponents PPG: 95.5 (7th) Offensive Rating: 112.7 (1st) Defensive Rating: 104.0 (9th) Pace: 90.8 (22nd) Effective Field Goal Percentage: .549 (1st) Turnover Percentage: .133 (8th) Defensive […]