bulls vs cavs early thoughts /discussion

[Playa With Tha Passport]

Cavs in 5 or 6

bUlls offense is completely garbage

Defense alone will get you but so far

 

[Sly Cookin]

Where was I underestimating Jimmy impact? I clearly stated its going to come to our starting backcourt and bench to win this

My b, I read that like u had it jr smith vs butler. I think butler significantly reduces the impact of lebron. Whether thats defensively or offensively

 

[THE MACHINE]

I think the earliest start date for the 2nd Round is Saturday, May 2nd

yup based on the schedule that seems accurate

Having game 1 as the appetizer for the fight would be

 

[Brozay]

Cavs in 5 or 6

bUlls offense is completely garbage

Defense alone will get you but so far

@ this casual

 

[Brozay]

Bulls don't stand a chance. They'll be lucky if they don't get swept.

Luckily your opinion means nothing

 

[O.G.B]

You forget that Hinrich is still on the Bulls?

Did you forget that Chicago has Aaron Brooks? And even if Kirk Hinrich has fallen off some, on his worst day, he's still light years better than Dellavedova. Let's not also forget that Chicago can utilize E'Twaun Moore off the bench as well.

Furthermore, Chicago is ranked 19th overall in NBA bench power rankings while Cleveland is ranked 30th by Hoops Stats.

http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/teamstats/15/7/pts/1-1


Bleacher Report NBA Bench Rankings:

Cleveland Cavaliers: Efficiency Recap Difference: -9.3 Efficiency Recap: 29.9 Rank: 28th
Lebron James may be questing for another title ring, but his teammates on the bench will have to step it up to make King James’ dreams come true. At a league-worst average of five assists per game, Cleveland’s bench struggles to move the ball when its stars are catching their breath on the sidelines. On the boards, they register both a respectable 4.5 offensive rebounds and a poor 9.7 defensive rebounds per game. Overall—despite having dominant star power in James, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving and others—subs like Shawn Marion (highlighted above) and Tristan Thompson have received significant minutes this season, meaning David Blatt and his players will have more confidence in the rotation as they get deeper in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Cavs bench also boasts a league-best 3.5 turnovers per game, so at least they can take care of the ball.

Chicago Bulls: Efficiency Recap Difference: 0.8 Efficiency Recap: 33.6 Rank: 13th
Tom Thibodeau is adept at rotating his players: That’s why the Bulls have 10 players averaging double-digit minutes per game. What’s more, all of those players are averaging at least 20 minutes per game—with the exception of Tony Snell, who just misses the cut with 19.6 MPG. Despite having so many players with so many minutes, here is a clearly defined line between the starters and bench players Kirk Hinrich, Aaron Brooks, Taj Gibson, Nikola Mirotic and Snell. The Bulls bench is No. 3 in the league when it comes to three-point accuracy at 36.5 percent. At 38.7 percent, Brooks is just ahead of Snell’s 37.1 percent in that category. Chicago loses ground, however, in points scored (31.9 per game, ranked 19th in the nation) and rebounds (13 per game, ranked 27th in the nation).

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2442518-power-ranking-all-nba-benches-this-season

 

[intilectual recipricol]

I wish the Wiz were playin the Cavs

 

[bl2k8]

This is the ECF right here, Cavs in 7.

 

[Loose]

I think this is the worst bulls team in the last 5 years. Pau Gasol really ruined there defense. Imo he's worse than boozer. Mainly because thibs had heart to bench boozer

 

[STEVE]

I cannot wait for this series I don't care how much money I have to spend watching it in a bar since I don't have cable

 

[Brozay]

I think this is the worst bulls team in the last 5 years.

thats a ridiculous statement

 

[Danie84]

Bulls will ETHER Cavs just like old time sake:

...Don't believe me just watch

 

[jwinfield]

thats a ridiculous statement

Just last year DJ Augustin was our #1 option in the playoffs

 

[Big Boss]

@Brozay cavs in 7

 

[J-MIL]

Squad in 6