[Dominican_45]

Remenber who broke miami wining streak. Plus miami is giving 11 point tonite.

[JayLA]

Heat lookin like a caged pitbull and bulls lookin like a bitch in HEAT

[Gus Fring]

Heat lookin like a caged pitbull and bulls lookin like a bitch in HEAT

A bitch in heat could be very dangerous

[onacloud]

Remenber who broke miami wining streak. Plus miami is giving 11 point tonite.

Luol scored 28 & played 45+ min in that game....... he won't play this game.... Who will guard LBJ?

[YOUNGBUCK]

Great Logic from OP

[Chi_archie]

Bulls are so outmanned it ridiculous

even their "healthy" guys are beat up from that series

Miami wins this by 25... only shot would be take the bulls first half for first quarter and hope Miami is a bit rusty from a long layoff

[d2bets]

Luol scored 28 & played 45+ min in that game....... he won't play this game.... Who will guard LBJ?

The guy in your avatar. The problem is who comes in if Butler picks up fouls.

And Noah didn't even play in that game.

[dopeismarcus]

I took Heat -9 because the Bulls could make a lil comeback when the Heat bench comes in the 4th QTR. Then again the Heat backups are no slouch either.

[d2bets]

Bulls are so outmanned it ridiculous

even their "healthy" guys are beat up from that series

Miami wins this by 25... only shot would be take the bulls first half for first quarter and hope Miami is a bit rusty from a long layoff

I don't buy the beat up thing. Noah is getting healthier and healthier. Deng and HInrich obviously is still out. But everyone else is fine. It's shame because at full strength (not counting Rose), the Bulls really match up well against Miami, in terms of matchups. IMO But while Deng was not crucial against NJ, he's more important against Miami for that extra wing defender.

[Bostongambler]

I say Heat

[d2bets]

+12 looks good.

[Darkside Magick]

Well Deng is out and Heinrich is game time decision.....gut say bulls +12

[PerfectGrape]

They are definitely beat up and its a huge factor. Noah played amazing but still looked injured/not 100%, hard to imagine him performing like that in Miami. Think Belli will struggle, butler not looking comfortable, unless a ton of shots fall things not looking good for bulls

[StateChamp]

miami 54-40 at halftime

[d2bets]

They are definitely beat up and its a huge factor. Noah played amazing but still looked injured/not 100%, hard to imagine him performing like that in Miami. Think Belli will struggle, butler not looking comfortable, unless a ton of shots fall things not looking good for bulls

Noah looks the healthiest he's been in months. Why is Butler not comfortable? He will certainly have the tallest task. Without Deng, he will be asked to guard Lebron, and to guard him without fouling because he has no backup. Who will back up Butler if he picks up quick fouls? Who is the backup 3? Maybe Malcolm Thomas is activated. I have no clue. If Butler picks up quick fouls the Bulls are in serious trouble.

[Rellik]

I say Rose should start playing. What the hell is taking him so long!!! He could play and pass the ball to the open shooter. He doesn't have to score all the points. It's been a year already and he can't play. Suck it up and play damn it.

[actiondan]

Over the total

[2daBank]

i like bulls 1st half under 43.5..figure heat be bringing d while they get offense back in groove, tibs def gonna wanna slow gm down, tired legs for bulls and overall lack of scorers..

[PerfectGrape]

Butler looks like he lacks confidence to score. He passed on a lot of shots and didn't attack as much as I thought he should've, his body language looked like he was uncomfortable. Noah didn't seem to have the same jumps as he would if he was 100%, seemed to still be affected by injury/playing through pain, maybe I'm imaging things though. Bulls have a serious lack of offense, I think they will shoot poor % tonight. Agree Butler is huge impact on d. Maybe Bulls can do some acting and get lebron in foul trouble.

[PerfectGrape]

I say Rose should start playing. What the hell is taking him so long!!! He could play and pass the ball to the open shooter. He doesn't have to score all the points. It's been a year already and he can't play. Suck it up and play damn it.

I think you're looking for this thread.
http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/nba-basket...-need-him.html

[d2bets]

Butler looks like he lacks confidence to score. He passed on a lot of shots and didn't attack as much as I thought he should've, his body language looked like he was uncomfortable. Noah didn't seem to have the same jumps as he would if he was 100%, seemed to still be affected by injury/playing through pain, maybe I'm imaging things though. Bulls have a serious lack of offense, I think they will shoot poor % tonight. Agree Butler is huge impact on d. Maybe Bulls can do some acting and get lebron in foul trouble.

Bulls don't need Butler to score, that's just a bonus. I agree he tends to be too passive on offense. Noah looks pretty close to 100% to me. Robinson has had big games against Miami. I don't think Chalmers/Cole is a bad matchup for him. Bulls need Nate to get hot and score.

[Chi_archie]

Noah is hurting, he is just toughing it out on guts and adrenaline. He is a gamer like that.

that Plantar Fascitis shit doesn't just heal when you play through it, it gets work.

only treatment is complete rest

[reppin_the_847]

I think the Heat will exploit the lack of Deng & Hinrich (and obviously Rose) big time in Game 1. They're so well rested and ready to attack at this point. I think the Bulls might pull off Game 3 or 4 in Chicago, but unfortunately I'm not sure if this series goes past 5 games & I'm actually a big Bulls fan. Bulls just came off a grueling & difficult 7 game series (Game 7 ended less than 48 hours ago @ Brooklyn). Game 1 @ Miami is not gonna be easy.

[Chi_archie]

Yeah I don't put much stock into moral victories.

but I think even winning 1 game at this point might be a bit of boost going into the off season

[hotelis]

Isnt rebounding Heats achilles heel? If bulls can outrebound them, it should be a close game.

[d2bets]

Isnt rebounding Heats achilles heel? If bulls can outrebound them, it should be a close game.

Yep. It's funny, I actually think you could make an argument that the Bulls have the edge at 3/5 positions.

Noah > Bosh
Boozer > Haslem
Robinson > Chalmers

I wonder how rusty Wade in particular will be. Bulls are going to want to make Miami a jumpshooting team.

[YOUNGBUCK]

Come on D2 ur better than that Boozer is a bum and Nate Robinson is a nice little gimmick, Chalmers plays real ball

[d2bets]

Come on D2 ur better than that Boozer is a bum and Nate Robinson is a nice little gimmick, Chalmers plays real ball

Chalmers is nothing. He's just a guy. It's the Miami Lebrons.

[Mr KLC]

Heat in five games.

[Git Lo]

Don't needs rebounds when you shoot 60+%. Nate robinson = non factor, chalmers or norco will lock him down. Heat should honestly sweep.

[Smoke]

+13 now

[Menses]

Miami Fan here...and nothing would surprise me...a heat blow out or a bulls win nail biter.......the bulls know how to beat miami...but they may very well be too banged up to do so...and the home refs will not allow aggravated assaults to take place on Miami home court...but i would most definitely be surprised to not see the bulls get one at home...

[d2bets]

+13 now

Where? I still see 12.

[YOUNGBUCK]

Chalmers is nothing. He's just a guy. It's the Miami Lebrons.

please don't say Chalmers is nothing if ur gonna try telling me Nate Robinson is better than someone

[Chi_archie]

Well I'll be!!!!!

you were VERY safe

still can't believe it! lost my voice here!~!!