Whenever you shoot 34% from the field, and 15% from behind the arc in the NBA, (as Chicago did in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals) you're not very likely to win. And for the Chicago Bulls, it's even harder to win when you're taking on a team that's more athletic and less reliant on jump shooting in the Miami Heat. Maybe the Bulls have gotten their "bad shooting game" … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Need More Scoring from Wings, Higher Shooting Percentage
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The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2
Since Oprah is more powerful than basically any person or any entity, today’s column is the Game 2 preview instead of the Game 2 recap. As much as people have been making a joke out of this topic, Heat forward Lebron James offered some good perspective. “She’s [Oprah] very important. Not only to the world, but to this city. We’ll take a back seat to Oprah. We don’t … [Read more...] about The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2
Bulls-Hawks Series Coverage Needs More Perspective, Less “Non-Stories”
I know, I know, it's the NBA playoffs, so everything is magnified 1000 x every game, but observers of the Chicago Bulls-Atlanta Hawks series need to regain some perspective. It seems that every game, "the momentum" shifts 180 degrees to whoever just won the last game, and whether the media actually says it or not, people keep crowning the NBA champion, and then dethroning, and … [Read more...] about Bulls-Hawks Series Coverage Needs More Perspective, Less “Non-Stories”
Chicago Bulls Biggest Issue: Balanced Offense through Drive & Kick
Knowing that the primary strength in NBA MVP Derrick Rose's game is penetrating the lane, you the Bulls fan may watch game five yelling at the tv, telling Rose to echo Rihanna's famous 2007 hit song: "Shut up and Drive." You might point to the fact that his three point game has only really been on once (game three Friday night) in the entire playoffs so far as further proof … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Biggest Issue: Balanced Offense through Drive & Kick
Detailed Decline in Carlos Boozer’s Game, Any Hope to Rebound?
The Chicago Bulls and the L.A. Lakers have the same exact problem this NBA postseason. They have to rely too heavily on their star guard (Derrick Rose and Kobe Bryant) because their "star" players at the four, Carlos Boozer and Pau Gasol are just not getting it done. It got so bad in Chicago that Bulls fans mercilessly booed Boozer during his game two disaster that included … [Read more...] about Detailed Decline in Carlos Boozer’s Game, Any Hope to Rebound?
Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!
Are you excited for the NBA Playoffs? Are you enthused to see your #1 seeded Chicago Bulls advance past the Indiana Pacers and meet the Atlanta Hawks in the next round? This is crunch time, the big time! Of course, this Monday, most of us are buzzing about something else. There was a news story of note released Sunday night. You might have seen a little blurb, a tiny … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!
Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls
The Atlanta Hawks have a lot to feel good about as they upset the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs and reprise their role as the underdog in a round two showdown with the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks have to be happy with the production they got from their two shooting guards, Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford. Crawford looked unstoppable at times as he averaged … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls
Bulls Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year
The Chicago Bulls' Tom Thibodeau will be named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday, sources told the Chicago Tribune. A news conference with the Bulls and the NBA is set for 3:30 p.m. CT today at the Berto Center. He's well deserving of the award, as the Bulls had the biggest improvement in record of any team in the league. If any NBA team surpassed expectations more … [Read more...] about Bulls Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year