Series Thread: 1) Boston Celtics vs 8) Chicago Bulls

[bksballer89]

Hard to see Boston winning this series now. They need to win 2 in Chicago in order to win this series. Just don't see it happening.

I'm guessing Bulls in 6. My guess is they Boston win games 3 and 5.

 

[purguy12]

I don't know if this is the bulls playing great or Boston playing like shit. Can it be both?

Not to be Homer but more of Bulls playing great. Their D has been on point except for these last 2mins where they let up. Ball movement has been great. Bulls are on point right now.

 

[richig07]

Valid excuse for game 1, after that , nope.
Celts weakness being exposed and exploited.
Wade looking fresh.

Agreed, this isn't a fluke anymore.

The exact same thing has been happening over and over for 8 quarters.

 

[Vyle203]

Nice double by Benintendi, Sox lead in Toronto.

 

[richig07]

Hard to see Boston winning this series now. They need to win 2 in Chicago in order to win this series. Just don't see it happening.

I'm guessing Bulls in 6. My guess is they Boston win games 3 and 5.

Yeah, I think they split in Chicago, Boston wins Game 5 at home to send it back to Chicago. Where the Bulls then close it out.

 

[SJ76]

Rondo
Wade
Jimmy
Sideshow Bob



Team built for the playoffs? Maybe


Feel bad for Thomas and the Celtics. They don't look right. Don't look like they are playing a lot of D and shot selection has been ??

Young team as well

 

[SJ76]

Scottie

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

This is not even the slightest bit shocking.
Give Chicago credit no doubt....but...

Boston was the weakest #1 seed in decades compared to the #2 through #8.
Nothing about them seemed like a lock to win versus any team in the entire field, yet alone a veteran squad.
Maybe the Hawks?!?

 

[Bolts]

I'm pretty sure I was the only person on the playoffs prediction thread to pick the Bulls, still 2 wins to go but I feel pretty good about it right now.

 

[Hambombs]

Bulls sweep

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Horford is an actual pro and actually helps you win. SOOO much better than Whiteside its not even funny.

if you want gaudy stats and pretty blocks sign whiteside- if u want to win games- sign Horford.


#wiggywam'd

 

[SJ76]

Is it safe to assume this is still Rondo's house?

 

[purguy12]

Great Job Bulls. So excited as a fan. Good stuff. I didn't expect this. I picked Bulls in 7 but to be up 2-0 is shocking on the road.

 

[SJ76]

Watch Boston win 2 in Chitown.

If the Bulls bring this energy every game it's going to be a fun playoff run

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Everyone on the planet leaned towards the Bulls.

30% of the NBA analysts picked Chicago outright in those sportswriter polls.

Most people were afraid to pick the Bulls since the seeding, but everyone figured Boston would struggle and have a long series best case.

I gave them a very lukewarm 7 game endorsement with no confidence whatsoever.

 

[SJ76]

Rondo barely missed a triple double.


Last Bulls player with a triple double?

1996 Pippen

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Bulls have 2 Marquette guys

Celts only have 1.

This series was simple math.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Nice double by Benintendi, Sox lead in Toronto.

Chin up.

You have a shit ton of assets.

Changes are coming this Summer.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Great Job Bulls. So excited as a fan. Good stuff. I didn't expect this. I picked Bulls in 7 but to be up 2-0 is shocking on the road.

Congrats to you , @SJ76 and The rest of the Chitown fans.

 

[podsox]

It feels weird cheering for this team after hating them all season