May02

Wait till next year….

by Mike on May 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
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Great series.  Tough loss. Some notes on Game 6

  • Gordon started hot, finished cold.  If he knocks down the baseline layup or the three after the Hinrich steal, it becomes a one possession game.  Then again we can say that about tons of plays this series so is it even worth thinking about?
  • What was up with that one point the scorers left off the scoreboard? We spent two hours lobbying at the tv for that point, and we finally got it in the fourth quarter (yes, thanks to us yelling at the tv).  wow.
  • Celtics played well, and distributed offensive fire power pretty evenly.  In fact, if they dont miss 100 free throws, the game is not even close. 
  • No hard feelings (outside of "sports hate" (see Bill Simmons)) after this series is over.  It was a great battle between two teams with each having their arguably best player injured.
  • Looking back, Rondo was ridiculous…to average a triple double is pretty amazing. 
  • Derrick Rose was real good, but turnovers cost us this series.
  • Brad Miller looked good this series, but tentative in Game 7. 
  • Points in the paint – not many to speak of….
  • SIGN BEN GORDON!!!
May01

What the Bulls can learn from last year's Celtics – Hawks Game 7

by Mike on May 1st, 2009 at 8:22 am
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First of all, I personally don’t think it matters what happens in Game 7 from the Bulls standpoint.  Neither of these two teams are gonna win it all, and for the Bulls the experience is what counts.  They’ve had numerous pressure situations, overtime games, clutch free throws, inbound plays, three point plays, defensive stops, a crucial game 5 on the road, an elimination game at home, and a crucial game 7 on the road. The coaching staff gets their fair share of experience as well.  And a few months ago who would have guessed the Bulls had a chance to knock out the Celtics in game 7?

That being said, of course it would be nice to win on Saturday and advance to face the Magic.  Last year the Hawks took the Celtics to game 7 in the first round, only to get blown out in game 7 right from the start.  Here’s what the Bulls can take away from that game.

  • The Bulls have to keep their composure during Celtics run.  Every time the Celtics knock down about 5 unanswered points, the crowd is going to get into the game in a big way, and the Bulls need to relax and just play their game.  Last year the Celts made a run at the hawks in the 2nd quarter: The Hawks faltered and only scored 10 points in the second quarter.
  • No unnecessary hard fouls will help the Bulls.  Last year Marvin Williams took Rondo to the floor with a hard foul, which only energized the already leading big Celtics.
  • Offense.  The celtics are gonna roll with some tough defense to open up the gates while their legs are still fresh.  The Bulls need to take it to the rack early and not rely on jumpers.  Last year the Hawks scored a record low of 26 points in the entire first half due to reliance on jumpers and poor offensive execution.
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May01

Game 6 highlights

by Mike on May 1st, 2009 at 7:57 am
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Apr30

Cardiac Bulls win in 3OT

by Mike on April 30th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
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Play of the game…..

what a game! what a series! more analysis tomorrow morning.  Unreal.

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Apr30

Game 5 is in the past

by Mike on April 30th, 2009 at 6:23 am
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No point in looking back and talking about what might have been. Time to gear up for game 6!  Bulls need to adjust to the physical play of the Celts. My guess: It will be the most physical game of the series, featuring at least 3 technicals and an ejection.  Def 1 or 2 flagrant fouls.  Just hope the Bulls can not worry about the refs and play through the game.  If the Bulls move the ball, they will win.  In fact I would go as far as saying the Bulls are the better team when the Celts are without KG.  I liken the Celtics to the Heat a year after they won the title.  The Celtics aren’t fading as fast as the heat, but certainly have their big 3 getting older by the day.  If the Bulls push the ball, I predict a blowout game 6 for the Bulls.  They will be playing angry too from what happened in game 5.