Man we will be facing boston.

[#1 n only bullfan]

We will be facing boston. How do we match up? Do we have a better chance now. Hmmmm.... i think that we could deal with them. I mean yes it is the big three we are talking about. This will be very intersting.

Thoughts??

[ChitownBulls]

I dont think we have any chance personally. The Boston Garden is one of most hostile areas in the NBA, those fans are going to go crazy, PLUS they have 3 hall of famers that will get every single call they want. Bulls blew it. Tyrus is going to pi$$ himself when he has to lineup against KG.

Rondo vs Rose-Rose by a little bit (Rondo is very good when the big 3 are healthy)
Ray Allen vs BG- Ray Allen
Paul Pierce vs Salmons- Paul Peirce
KG vs Tyrus- KG
Perkins vs Noah- Noah barely

Boston Bench vs Bulls bench-Bulls
Doc Rivers vs VDN-Doc Rivers in a landslide

Boston in 5. 4-1.

[vitalnerve]

garnett and perkins will have their way with tyrus and noah...should be a short series, but rose could surprise people and carry us to a win or two if gordon and salmons are on

[Skippy]

Damnit, I was hoping for a 6th seed, many of you guys have been already picking on Orlando [not here, in RGM] so that came back with bad karma, haha..feel bad.\

I'd really say BOS in 5, as much as I want the Bulls to win, but Rose would definitely surprise.

[TradeMark]

I'd really say BOS in 5, as much as I want the Bulls to win, but Rose would definitely surprise.

I think the most likely scenario is D-Rose tearing it up, but us still losing in echoes of Jordan v the C's in '85-'86. (Not that I think Derrick will explode for 63 or anything.)

[GMJames]

I have said all along it would be Boston, And even wanted to face them. So it is what it is, I got what I wished for. It is also good to see all the tails tucked between the legs of those fair weather fans that post in here. Your true colors are starting to show.

The Atlanta Hawks took this team to seven games. Actually, That Boston team was better. A year after being crowd champions, The Bulls sweep the Miami Heat in a shocker. Ben Gordon has often been compared to Andrew Toney, Who's nickename was.... The Boston strangler. Ben Gordon and Joakim Noah are from New York, John Salmons for Philly. All cities that's kids grew up hating Boston. Tyrus Thomas' has had to watch his former team mate and best friend smeer Boston Cream Pie in his face since he became a pro(Glen Davis). And what's all this talk about the Garden. It's called the fleet center. The Garden is a parking lot now. And last I checked we only have to Win one game there anyway. And the Celtics didn't do so hot on the road last year in the Playoffs.

So If you a Bulls fan then your a Bulls fan. If not then go get a shamrock tee shirt and a green afro and get in line for tickets. Otherwise quit with the negetive energy. I am sure there are spelling errors and other technical errors in this post. But I don't fuking care. Go Bulls........ Kick there A$$es.

[ChitownBulls]

Im just pissed about the opportunity we could of had. It was a huge game and we got blown out. But it is what it is. We just got to ready for Boston and dont be imtimidated by them. You never know...KG might not be fully healthy. He was suppose to play at least 1 regular season game before the playoffs and he didnt do that...so maybe his injury is a little more serous then what people thought. Hopefully Tyrus's words come true and we succeed.

[bullsfan913323]

It's not that bad when you think about it.

The road to the finals looks like boston magic cleveland (assuming the top seeds don't get upset). If we got the 6th seed it would be magic boston cleveland. If I was picking the order I'd prefer the former since we get a "breather" before we play the cavaliers.

[ChitownBulls]

GARNETT MAY MISS THE WHOLE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im watching ESPN and they just said that.
This has to be a new breath of fresh air for the Bulls...Lets go to Boston and get a W!

[GMJames]

If he plays are not. Tyrus needs to be running back to start the offense. No trotting back for him or Noah. They are both faster then the Celtics bigs. So if KG plays make him really test that Knee. To beat the Celtics you have to:

1. Close out on shooters

2. Rebound on offense and defense

3. Not allow them the set their defense. Transition buckets.

4. Don't fall in Love with shooting jumpers. Create contact and go to the rim.

Go Bulls. Tell anyone you know that is going to the UC to wear Red. We need to create a hostile high energy crowd.

[ChitownBulls]

I agree...I think this is probably the best thing that could happen to the Bulls. The Celtics without Garnett is a very similiar team to what the Bulls are. A jump shooting/slashing team. I think the keys to this series is Tyrus,Noah and Rose. If they can outplay their matchups, I think the Bulls will have a great chance to win. The Bulls were actually cheering on Cleveland last night so this news should be a big sigh of relief for them, and should bring some new life to this series. Personally i rather play a Garnettless Celtics instead of a Magic team. An another little thing people probably dont think of, is that now our draft pick is 1 spot better. 16th instead of 17th.

[ChettheJet]

If Boston is without Garnett their defense takes a major hit and the Bulls might be able to outscore them.

The last game loss is much like the last game loss 2? years ago when they needed a win to get ahead of Cleveland and win 50 and the same didn't bring the energy didn't have the focus baloney and lost. And it makes me all the more ready to trade Gordon, Deng getting hurt, Thomas and even Hinrich who were the core of the team then and now and when there's a big regular season game that's the same as a playoff game they not only lose but come out flat and uninspired or injured. Those players have to change because they've done this lousy effort routine to 3 different coaches so it's not the clipboard guy.