Since the Cubs and Sox seasons ended abruptly this year, and everyone knows the Bears aren't going anywhere, how about those Bulls? One of the most lopsided opening night victories over the reigning NBA champs. I put their over/under wins at 53.
I'll take the over on that. I think they can get to 55-60. We are the most complete and deepest team in the East. People are picking the Cavs, but they are still too reliant on James. The Heat are going to be like the Raiders after they lost that Super Bowl with all those old dudes. Git R Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd put money that both of you are wrong. :)
the cubs season ended last july - the nba was playing its finals
I hate to say it, but this is when the Cubs' year ended:
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I was indeed impressed with the Bulls last night. They need to get out to an early start of maybe 7-3 or 8-2 before I'd start to feel a little bit more comfortable with where their season is heading. I missed who the guys were that got hurt during the game... I hope it's nothing serious.
I definitely know that this year's team will be better than the 41-41 team of last year. At least 50 wins would be nice, although I'm still in the baseball mentality of "anything less than 81 sucks", and I highly doubt that the bulls are expected to go 81-1 this year ;)
Quote from: tacimala on November 01, 2006, 07:46:22 AM
I'd put money that both of you are wrong. :)
20 bucks says they get 55 wins.
Alright after watching the Pistons play last night (and part of the Bulls game) I think I am going to retract my statement before. I'm still probably on the side of thinking that the Bulls won't win that many games, but this season is off to an odd start so far and it is apparent after only 2 nights of play. Carry on. :)
The Bulls would have to go 41-17 the rest of the season for 55 wins. 36-22 for 50 wins. The way they are playing now, 50 wins doesn't seem out of reach. 55 is a long shot, there are too many good teams in the west that the Bulls are going to have to play at some point during the season.
Quote from: Tom McManus on December 17, 2006, 01:25:51 AM
The Bulls would have to go 41-17 the rest of the season for 55 wins. 36-22 for 50 wins. The way they are playing now, 50 wins doesn't seem out of reach. 55 is a long shot, there are too many good teams in the west that the Bulls are going to have to play at some point during the season.
they got off to the typical bad start with that brutal road trip that we have every single year at the start. we're the hottest team in the league now though and we will continue to beat up on the East. I can't see how any team in the east is better than the bulls right now. We have 4 guys averaging 15+ pts right now. The bulls are only going to get better. Deng and Nocioni are really starting to figure it all out this year and play consistently. thats a pretty good front court tandem averaging 34 pts and 12 boards between them.
I still say they get to 55.
I just hope New York continues the downward spiral so the Bulls get Oden next year.
Quote from: Dan Michler on November 01, 2006, 12:53:40 PM
Quote from: tacimala on November 01, 2006, 07:46:22 AM
I'd put money that both of you are wrong. :)
20 bucks says they get 55 wins.
They didn't get 50, and they have gone up 2-0 the last two years and lost, but hopefully this is the year. They have as good a chance as anybody in the east, including the pistons.
We got Ben Wallace for this series against the Heat. It just sucks the 2 best teams in the East will have to play next round when we play the Pistons. That should be a good series. With the Bulls it pretty much just comes down to whether or not we make shots. Skiles will have them playing hard as always though.
Also, we woudl have gotten to 55 wins had Nocioni stayed healthy.
If the Nets beat the Raptors then it won't be the Bulls playing the Pistons next round. I wish though since I bought round 2 tickets hoping that it would be. I agree that they are the best two teams in the east!
Noch being back has proven to be huge. I agree with Dan. 55 wins with a healthly Noch.
If they don't get out played by anyone like they did in a few important games down the strech all should be good for them. The last month of the season the only time the lost was when they played down to the level of their compeition.
How amazing to see the Bulls SWEEP the Heat! I couldn't get enough of Walker's face as the final seconds closed!
Ben Wallace is showing us why we payed him, not for the regular season, but to take on Shaq and win in the playoffs!
Go Bulls!
back to chicago........................
Dare we hope that the Bulls can overcome history? I know it's a lot to hope on, but winning that game at the Palace like that has me considering that it possibly might happen. Can't wait for Thursday's game, it should be a great one!
why u gotta jinx it mukey? damn, u don't say things like that. all i know is its headed back to chicago and we have to take care of business at home which will not be easy. i gurantee detroit does not want a game 7.
If the Bulls starters can continue shooting in the 60-70% range then it shouldn't be any issue to win the next 2 games and the next 2 series. Their track record doesn't speak well for them though from this season in putting up high percentage shooting nights more than 2 games in a row.
Its all about running the offiense. If they are moving the ball the shots are open and the high percentages are not unusual. If the are not moving the ball the shots are a lot tougher and will be made at a much lower percentage. I still think the Pistons are the best team in the East and perhaps in the NBA. However, the Bulls are much better than anybody gives them credit for and certainly much better than they played in the first two games. Guard play certainly seems to rule in this series. Its a given that the big boys have to do their job. However, the Pistons guards were awsome in the first two games and the Bulls guards in the last two. Game three was a push in this regard. Looking forward to the next [two] games I hope to see Big Ben Wallace with a smile on his face in Detroit. O0
I am really enjoying watching the Baby Bulls grow up. The simple fact that they didn't cave in and give the series to Detriot is a huge step in the right direction. Regardless of the outcome of the series now I am very pleased with the effort they have put forth as a team in the past 2.5 games. If this is what it takes for them to learn that every game in the playoffs needs to be played like it is the last game you will every play so be it. It will make them better next year. This is not their year to win a championship. If they do great but I really did not expect it. This team has a very strong core group of young players. All they really need to add is a low post power forward and maye a defensive center to come off the bench. With the cap room they will have from Sweetny, Allen, & Brown this could all be done next year with free agents. Plus they have a low 1st round draft pick. The future looks very very good for this young Bulls team.
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I am wondering if we have a Detroit based troll lurking beneath the message board. My post above has the last sentence crossed out and I cannot figure out why it reads like that. I did not do it. I tried to modify it but it still shows the line about Ben Wallace with a strike through. Hmmm.
that game last night was unreal. i wish detroit would have sucked that bad against the bulls. seroulsy, how do you not step in front of lebron and make him pass the ball when he has scored the Cavs last 25 points? no no, instead lets let him lay the ball in to go up 2 with 2 seconds left.
Quote from: Chainmeister on May 16, 2007, 02:12:35 PM
I am wondering if we have a Detroit based troll lurking beneath the message board. My post above has the last sentence crossed out and I cannot figure out why it reads like that. I did not do it. I tried to modify it but it still shows the line about Ben Wallace with a strike through. Hmmm.
It says it was edited by Tom McManus. Wasn't me. I don't have mod powers on this thread. I don't even follow basketball.
Quote from: Dan Michler on June 01, 2007, 05:24:51 AM
that game last night was unreal. i wish detroit would have sucked that bad against the bulls. seroulsy, how do you not step in front of lebron and make him pass the ball when he has scored the Cavs last 25 points? no no, instead lets let him lay the ball in to go up 2 with 2 seconds left.
They were tired of getting called for cheesy fouls so instead of allowing 3 point plays they just turned them into 2's. I agree it was pathetic but that's what happens to premier players.
with under 5 seconds to go in a tie game u dont' let the guy go free to the basket. especially when he has scored his team's last 25 pts. and speaking of gay 3 pt plays, webber's that put them up 107-104 was as gay as it gets.