As is tradition we now have to focus on Lebron's emergence as a clutch scorer and how the Bulls lack proven scorers other than Rose. I believe on Monday all we could talk about was how deep Chicago was and how they would simply outlast Miami in this series. Let's be honest, if the Bulls can replicate Game 1's performance this weekend then we'll all be jumping ship and swimming back Chicago's way. It amazes me how fickle and forgetful we are.
The Bulls made their run in the 4th and eventually took the lead. A few dumb possessions and a couple of dagger jumpers from Lebron and the Heat even the series. If the Bulls were more effective with their possessions after taking the lead it puts the pressure back on Lebron to come from behind. But instead the Heat make easy transition opportunities and Lebron feels comfortable to hit those big jumpers.
The Bulls made their run in the 4th and eventually took the lead. A few dumb possessions and a couple of dagger jumpers from Lebron and the Heat even the series. If the Bulls were more effective with their possessions after taking the lead it puts the pressure back on Lebron to come from behind. But instead the Heat make easy transition opportunities and Lebron feels comfortable to hit those big jumpers.
The true morale to this story is: "don't overreact." This series is still a tossup and can easily go either way. Both teams showed their strengths and their weaknesses in games 1 and 2. I fully expect for Chicago to pull even in the series and take one of two while in South Beach. Who wins this series no one can predict but it will be a hell-of-a battle with the winner taking the crown in the finals. Defense wins championships and the East are the superior defenders.

Agree and disagree... D Wade/Rose=wash, Bosh/Boozer=wash... if haslemcan play 20+ then he and Noah= wash.... That leaves Lebron who is superior to Deng.... Heat now have upper hand and will continue to exploit the Bulls lack of ability to score
ReplyDeleteAt this point in their careers (including "game shape" condition) Noah is much better than Haslem but yeah I see Lebron taking over this series.
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