Can the Bulls get the series back to Chicago???

d2bets · 05-09-12, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by PickWinnerAllDay

Line at plus 3.5 for Bulls? I figured it's be a PK, is Noah already ruled out for that one? I'd really like to see them get it back to Chicago. I've never minded the 76ers but they seem to be getting a little cocky beating the bulls when half of their team is injured or playing at 60 percent. Now I'd just like to ultimately embarrass them and still beat them with half of a roster.

Very possible. Noah definitely not ruled out. I think he'll play, but I wonder how effective he can be. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if the Bulls end up winning the series anyway.

cornhuskfan · 05-09-12, 07:05 PM

I believe the amount of points they can limit them to and have will give them all the confidence. With the total moving down may give a hint to their focus on D.

mynameismud · 05-09-12, 07:20 PM

im leaning on bulls. i think they come out strong tomorrow night.

Marco T · 05-09-12, 07:26 PM

Bulls defense is to much for them, doesnt matter about they key players missing if the other team cant score they cant win. Bulls will get it done on both ends this is going to 7

ChalkyDog · 05-09-12, 07:30 PM

I think the Bulls are playing for a lot of Pride right now. They were the best TEAM in basketball this year. I think the first games after the loss of Rose and then Noah really gave them a shock, and played shitty as a result.

If they can simply play like they have all year with Rose out, they have a 50 percent chance of Winning (record without rose).

I am leaning Bulls - but who knows. The info I had above is not in any way capping. Just giving context.

Mexes · 05-09-12, 07:35 PM

if deng can repeat his performance in game 6 they will win the series!

jjgold · 05-09-12, 07:46 PM

If Noah plays

dlunc3 · 05-09-12, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by ChalkyDog

I think the Bulls are playing for a lot of Pride right now. They were the best TEAM in basketball this year. I think the first games after the loss of Rose and then Noah really gave them a shock, and played shitty as a result.

If they can simply play like they have all year with Rose out, they have a 50 percent chance of Winning (record without rose).

I am leaning Bulls - but who knows. The info I had above is not in any way capping. Just giving context.

philly is nothing special.. but neither was chicago with no rose.. only .500 vs above .500 teams

jjgold · 05-09-12, 11:01 PM

Like I tell you guys its all about Noah
He is a major reason Bulls are good

bowers1989 · 05-09-12, 11:49 PM

Gonna buy a point and take Philly at -2.

PAULYPOKER · 05-10-12, 12:03 AM

Can the Bulls get the series back to Chicago???

I'm betting on it!!

LT Profits · 05-10-12, 12:04 AM

Of course they CAN. Will they is the better question. I'm not so sure, it is one thing to win without Rose during the regular season, but in the playoffs, while it's true that defense wins championships, you still need to have a go-to guy late in close games. I don't think the Bulls have one now and don't underestimate Philly's defense either.

migz · 05-10-12, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by ChalkyDog

I think the Bulls are playing for a lot of Pride right now. They were the best TEAM in basketball this year. I think the first games after the loss of Rose and then Noah really gave them a shock, and played shitty as a result.

If they can simply play like they have all year with Rose out, they have a 50 percent chance of Winning (record without rose).

I am leaning Bulls - but who knows. The info I had above is not in any way capping. Just giving context.

You forgot the Spurs?

LT Profits · 05-10-12, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by migz

You forgot the Spurs?

I think the Bulls WITH ROSE are better than the Spurs because, ironically, San Antonio is not that great defensively this year.

migz · 05-10-12, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

I think the Bulls WITH ROSE are better than the Spurs because, ironically, San Antonio is not that great defensively this year.

Its not like the Spurs forgot to play defense, they were just more focused on the offense that's why.

Jayvegas420 · 05-10-12, 01:00 AM

I like the Bulls better than the Spurs too but the fact is Rose isn't playing and everyone is healthy in Texas.
SO, the good money is on the Spurs.

LT Profits · 05-10-12, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by Jayvegas420

I like the Bulls better than the Spurs too but the fact is Rose isn't playing and everyone is healthy in Texas.
SO, the good money is on the Spurs.

Oh its a moot argument now, the Bulls won't even sniff the Finals. Sadly, it will be the Heat. (sigh)

ChalkyDog · 05-10-12, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by migz

You forgot the Spurs?

Nope. I think it was rather undeniable that the Bulls, as a team, were the best team in basketball. Spurs are right there, and I am hoping they can get through the West easily enough to be able to beat up on the heat.

I can't stand the Spurs. I loathe Miami and LeBron. The longer it takes for him to get a ring, the better my life is. Mavs are another one of those teams I root against all the time regardless, just like the Spurs, but I was cheering Dallas on big time in last years finals.

I still think, a healthy Bulls and home court, takes out Miami in 7.

dfberger23 · 05-10-12, 01:36 AM

I expect the Bulls to win the series. They hit a road bump early in the series but I think they will recover. Game 6 will be the challenge, think they would be a lock in game 7.

PickWinnerAllDay · 05-10-12, 03:39 AM

Series is 4-1 Bulls if Noah doesn't go down and 4-0 if Rose/Noah don't go down.

Would still be great to still beat Philly though. Don't like them. Bunch of nobodies that think they belong.

jjgold · 05-10-12, 05:37 AM

A healthy Bulls team without Rose can beat Heat

Rose is a little overrated...Lebron made him look like a little boy last year in playoffs

Bulls fine at guard right now

LT Profits · 05-10-12, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

A healthy Bulls team without Rose can beat Heat

Rose is a little overrated...Lebron made him look like a little boy last year in playoffs

Bulls fine at guard right now

So fine that they are averaging 80 points this series?

LT Profits · 05-10-12, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

So fine that they are averaging 80 points this series?

Meant 80 points last 4 games without him after 103 with him for 99% of Game 1.

actiondan · 05-10-12, 07:59 AM

Two crummy teams at this point, homecourt makes me like the sixers

lesterdymond · 05-10-12, 08:42 AM

Chitown proud but I would be suprised if the Bulls sneak another W out the rest of the way.

BigGame009 · 05-10-12, 08:50 AM

gotta go with my gut on this one...Bulls win...Deng will play well of course, but Rip might be key here.

d2bets · 05-10-12, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

A healthy Bulls team without Rose can beat Heat

Rose is a little overrated...Lebron made him look like a little boy last year in playoffs

Bulls fine at guard right now

Here we go again. JJ, quit while you're behind on this one.

BigGame009 · 05-10-12, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

So fine that they are averaging 80 points this series?

Rose overrated.....WHAAAAATT?

Jayvegas420 · 05-10-12, 04:40 PM

The bulls will never play the heat this year anyway, so whats the point in entertaining these statements.

d2bets · 05-10-12, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Jayvegas420

The bulls will never play the heat this year anyway, so whats the point in entertaining these statements.

If they win TONIGHT, there is a very real possibility that it could happen. The Bulls would win a Game 7 in Chicago and could very easily beat Boston. So yeah, it could happen. Tonight's game is the biggest roadblock.

PickWinnerAllDay · 05-10-12, 04:52 PM

After the utter domination the Bulls displayed in game 1 (they could have won that game by 30 if they felt like it) I can't believe people are still saying Rose is overrated especially after his near triple double despite missing so much time. Bulls might lose this series without him. Noah being out didn't help, but there is no way the Bulls lose game 2 with Rose.

d2bets · 05-10-12, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by PickWinnerAllDay

After the utter domination the Bulls displayed in game 1 (they could have won that game by 30 if they felt like it) I can't believe people are still saying Rose is overrated especially after his near triple double despite missing so much time. Bulls might lose this series without him. Noah being out didn't help, but there is no way the Bulls lose game 2 with Rose.

People don't understand the kind of attention that defenses give him just to keep the damage that he does on the score sheet to a minimum. Stats are not everything. He makes everyone around him better.

Jayvegas420 · 05-10-12, 09:29 PM

Can we close this thread with an answer to the original question

NO

PickWinnerAllDay · 05-10-12, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Jayvegas420

Can we close this thread with an answer to the original question

NO

Officials answered that question for me.