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Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

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The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

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Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!

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In the NBA Western Conference, we have a "broken bracket." The San Antonio Spurs and L.A. Lakers (thank goodness!) went down. But in the East, we have #1 vs. #2, the match-up everyone in the media and the league wanted. The match-up we all expected, a re-match of the 1997 Conference Finals. A match-up like requires the old NBA on NBC them from the '90s. You know it, it's … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!

Miami Heat are an UNFAVORABLE Match-up for the Chicago Bulls

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The Chicago Bulls might have owned the Miami Heat this regular season, but Chicago fans shouldn't let that 3-0 mark versus the NBA signature villains fool them into complacency. And that's especially difficult; given how the last time the teams met, the Bulls literally made them cry. The cliche is true; NBA playoff basketball is a totally different animal (especially this … [Read more...] about Miami Heat are an UNFAVORABLE Match-up for the Chicago Bulls

NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

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Well, it appeared the Boston Celtics threw in the white towel last night and gave the Big 4 the night off. The subs then promptly lost in overtime to the lowly Washington Wizards. With that loss, and Miami's win over the Atlanta Hawks, the playoffs are now set in the Eastern Conference. This year's playoffs are going to very hyped up and rightfully so. There are four or five … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

Chicago Bulls Major Player in the Eastern Conference Again

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So the Chicago Bulls didn't get LeBron James. Or Dwyane Wade. Or later, Carmelo Anthony. It doesn't seem to matter. Sitting pretty atop the NBA's Central division at 12-8 heading into Friday's huge 8 p.m. match-up with the Los Angeles Lakers at United Center, the Bulls should be right in the thick of things for the Eastern Conference championship despite not landing one … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Major Player in the Eastern Conference Again

NBA Power Rankings East 12-3

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1.Boston Celtics (14-4) Center Kendrick Perkins has a higher FG% on the season than FT%. A rarity in this league. Also a complement and an insult at the same time. 2. Orlando Magic (15-4) Everyone talks about the big three of Carter, Howard and Lewis, but the true keys to them winning the conference again lie in Mickael Pietrus and Matt Barnes 3. Atlanta Hawks … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings East 12-3

NBA East Power Rankings 11-19

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By Paul M. Banks The Milwaukee Bucks and their hot start led by uber-rookie Brandon Jennings are the talk of the NBA. So how far did they move up in this week's power rankings? 1. Boston Celtics (9-3) Kevin Garnett is their centerpiece, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce the main sidekicks. But if you really want to see the barometer of the Celtics, look at Rajon Rondo. His … [Read more...] about NBA East Power Rankings 11-19

NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference

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By Paul M. Banks 1.  Boston Celtics (7-1) Historians will call this era the "Golden Age of Point Guards," and Rajon Rondo is telling everyone with his play: “don’t forget about me.” Fast start for Beantown, conjuring up memories of 2007-08. 2.  Orlando Magic (5-2) We know EA Sports cover boy Dwight Howard is pretty much as good as it gets at his position in this … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference