[HinrichManeuver]

I've just seen it multiple times where the heat lose the regular season games to the bulls but then kill them in the playoffs when the games actually matters. And that was when the bulls had a much better team with rose, deng, belinelli, and Nate robinson

At no point did those players actually play together. Rose was out for the entire season last year, and Deng didn't play in the series against Miami.

[GiveMeaBJ]

Hey, can I get a full size poster of your avatar please. TX

Yes PM me your address, full name, date of birth, and social and I will send one out tomorrow.

[44 Mag]

Yes PM me your address, full name, date of birth, and social and I will send one out tomorrow.

Not a problem as long as you reciprocate so I can send out the check to cover the cost of shipping and handling. Can we turn that around 180 degrees???? Just a thought. As is just fine. TX. Bro.

[farmhouse1]

Thanks for the reminder.

At no point did those players actually play together. Rose was out for the entire season last year, and Deng didn't play in the series against Miami.

[farmhouse1]

I'm not overlooking playoff experience or defense by the bulls. Also I'm not carried away with the wizards "flashiness." I've just seen enough bulls games to say that this team shouldn't be feared by anyone and I feel the wizards have the talent to take out the bulls. Of course they have a rookie playoff coach so it may be more difficult. And of course they don't play defense at the level the bulls do but their not bad in thee own right.


Andre miller, nene, drew gooden, al Harrington, Ariza and gortat all have playoff experience.


Also nene, beal, wall and ariza can all defend prolly not the "best" defenders in the world but I like how they matchup with the bulls at those positions

[meader99]

You do relieve coaching is the most overrated thing in basketball, right? I agree thibs is a great coach. But seriously come in now have anyone actually watched the bulls play this year? It's pretty sad at times how difficult it is for them to score the basketball

Anything you say after this is irrelevant. Is there another coach that could do what he does with this team? Guys loses all-stars to injuries and trades, plugs in NBA journeyman, and still wins. Yep, coaching is vastly overrated.

[farmhouse1]

Oh man, really? Did I ever say thibbs was a bad coach? Did I ever say I'm not overly impressed with what he's done with such little talent he has. Nope, all I said was coaching is overrated in basketball. What's your point cause I don't see any. Is thibbs going to go out on the court and drill some jumpers for the bulls?

Anything you say after this is irrelevant. Is there another coach that could do what he does with this team? Guys loses all-stars to injuries and trades, plugs in NBA journeyman, and still wins. Yep, coaching is vastly overrated.

[farmhouse1]

It's more of a testament to tibbs defense schemes more then anything.

[cla69]

Maybe on NBA 2K14

[farmhouse1]

Actually the bulls would get murdered in a video game also

Maybe on NBA 2K14

[farmhouse1]

Fun Stat: In a micro-sample of eight games, Jimmer Fredette has managed a +34.3 net rating, 124.1 on offense, 89.8 on defense. Play him, Thibs!

[farmhouse1]

John wall is going to break out and propel his team to victory over Chicago in this series.

[farmhouse1]

That's funny cause I doubt thibbs will even play jimmer. If he was a smart guy he knows he's going to need someone at some point who can make a fuxking shot for them. But I'll be surprised if he gets any meaningful minutes.

[d2bets]

I have no idea what these folks are talking about??? I have watched plenty of Bulls games and they are not that good, not to mention no offense. Anybody hangs 100 on them they are done.

36-16 in 2014. They don't allow 100 often.

[d2bets]

Fun Stat: In a micro-sample of eight games, Jimmer Fredette has managed a +34.3 net rating, 124.1 on offense, 89.8 on defense. Play him, Thibs!

Incredibly micro, mostly one game and garbage time. And no, he should not play over Augustin or Hinrich. DJ might be the most underrated player in the NBA.

[farmhouse1]

Mmm did you happen to watch dj Augustine last year in the playoffs??

Incredibly micro, mostly one game and garbage time. And no, he should not play over Augustin or Hinrich. DJ might be the most underrated player in the NBA.

[farmhouse1]

Thibodeau’s teams excel at running opponents off the 3-point arc, and this season is no exception. The Bulls force 49.5 percent of their opponents shots from 16+ feet to come inside the arc – most in the league.
The Wizards, especially John Wall and Bradley Beal, will gladly shoot those inefficient long 2s by design. That’s foolish, but what can they do now?
The best way for Washington to combat this trend – assuming an offensive overhaul isn’t feasible – is to get out in transition.

The Wizards force plenty of turnovers, and the Bulls don’t excel at taking care of the ball. Get John Wall in the open court, and suddenly, Washington’s offense looks a lot better.

[farmhouse1]

Dj Augustine is good I've watched him the guy can ball. But let's be real man, he's about to go up against a guy much bigger & stronger then him. Oh yeah I think John wall was an all-star this year, wasn't he?

[meader99]

36-16 in 2014. They don't allow 100 often.

And the Wizards do. Farm wants to put all the focus on the Bulls offense and completely ignore the fact that the Wiz give up almost 100 a game.

[Capper1124]

Not sure about that. They may win one or two, but the bulls will move on

[d2bets]

Mmm did you happen to watch dj Augustine last year in the playoffs??

Actually he was better in the playoffs than reg season, but he didn't play that much and more importantly, never fit in on the Pacers.

[d2bets]

Thibodeau’s teams excel at running opponents off the 3-point arc, and this season is no exception. The Bulls force 49.5 percent of their opponents shots from 16+ feet to come inside the arc – most in the league.
The Wizards, especially John Wall and Bradley Beal, will gladly shoot those inefficient long 2s by design. That’s foolish, but what can they do now?
The best way for Washington to combat this trend – assuming an offensive overhaul isn’t feasible – is to get out in transition.

The Wizards force plenty of turnovers, and the Bulls don’t excel at taking care of the ball. Get John Wall in the open court, and suddenly, Washington’s offense looks a lot better.

Oh, I agree. If Wash is to win they have gotta force turnovers and run. They won't win in the halfcourt. Noah and Gibson too strong, and Butler a great man defender.

[d2bets]

Dj Augustine is good I've watched him the guy can ball. But let's be real man, he's about to go up against a guy much bigger & stronger then him. Oh yeah I think John wall was an all-star this year, wasn't he?

It'll be an interesting matchup for sure. Wall will have to dominate for Wash to have a chance. Also want to see Butler vs. Beal. But the frontcourt is where the Bulls should dominate.

[KiDBaZkiT]

Prob won't touch a game in this series. Total coin flip. You got a young inexperienced team against a veteran team veteran coach but man the Bulls have some scoring droughts. That said, I don't like.going against Thibadoe or however you spell it.

[farmhouse1]

Here it is people. Game 1!!!!!! Let's go wizards

[jtoler]

Dont say I didnt warn ya, youre not feeling so good about the Raps now are you.

[farmhouse1]

Don't say I didn't warn YOU my friend.

Dont say I didnt warn ya, youre not feeling so good about the Raps now are you.

[Git Lo]

Wizards are worth a small to medium play. Bulls have the experience advantage but Wizards are better offensively all around

[MarcM_Flynn]

take the 1st half and game bet on tje bulls. wall has only played augustine once and bulls won by 25 in washington.

[ChiLLx]

Every clown on ESPN and TNT taking Wiz series meanwhile Bulls to win series got steamed before tip.

[Git Lo]

In John Wall they trust.

[ChiLLx]

Wizards are clearly talented but man are they a dumb team. Careless fouls, missed FTs galore.

[da_hustla]

Bulls getting anything they want on offense

[farmhouse1]

Mmmm that's a fuxking lie because if you look at the wizards last 5 games and compare it to the bulls last 5 games, you would see that both teams are holding their opponents at around 93 ppg. But how would you know that.

And the Wizards do. Farm wants to put all the focus on the Bulls offense and completely ignore the fact that the Wiz give up almost 100 a game.

[meader99]

Mmmm that's a fuxking lie because if you look at the wizards last 5 games and compare it to the bulls last 5 games, you would see that both teams are holding their opponents at around 93 ppg. But how would you know that.

I tend to value a sample size of 82 games over 5, but that's just me.