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MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim

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Each of the two elite athletes to win the NBA MVP award for the Chicago Bulls had a special signature component in their game. For Michael Jordan, it was that deadly turnaround jumper. It was even deadlier when he added in the fade-away aspect and he seemed automatic from 14-20 feet with his j. It was a move kids all over Chicago, the USA, and the world use to mimic in their … [Read more...] about MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim

Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks

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Yay. Derrick Rose won the MVP. Let’s celebrate. Yay. Okay, time to get back to things that are actually, you know, important. Saying the Bulls laid an egg in Game one is an insult to laying eggs. The Bulls absolutely dominated the Hawks in the regular season winning two out of three games with a margin of victory of 25.5 points. In the game they lost, the Bulls blew a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks

Derrick Rose is OFFICIALLY the NBA MVP, Captain Obvious

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So D. Rose will be named league MVP? Good job Captain Obvious. Please excuse my snarkiness on what should be (and it is) a more joyous occasion. But that home loss in game one hurt. Tomorrow it will be announced- the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose is the NBA MVP. Just the second in team history (you may have heard of the other one, MJ or something like that) and the youngest MVP … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose is OFFICIALLY the NBA MVP, Captain Obvious

Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!

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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

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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

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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

It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep

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It just seemed right. The Indiana Pacers finally closed the deal -- albeit after blowing another double-digit lead late -- and beat the Chicago Bulls 88-84 Saturday at United, err, Conseco Fieldhouse to avoid being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs and force Game 5 in Chicago on Tuesday. That these feisty, pesky Pacers broke through and will live to fight … [Read more...] about It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep

Indiana Pacers on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls

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So here they are. After Thursday's 88-84 loss in Game 3 of the Indiana Pacers' first-round NBA playoff matchup with the Chicago Bulls, the eighth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference now stands somewhere it hasn't reached this late in the season since 2006: on the brink of elimination. Game 4 tips off at 2:30 p.m. ET today at Conseco Fieldhouse, and the top-seeded Bulls … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls

Bulls 88, Pacers 84: Game 3 Rapid Reaction, Bulls Up 3-0

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Hey look at that! A Luol Deng sighting! The Chicago Bulls finally got a legitimate second scoring option in their 88-84 win over the Indiana Pacers, as Deng contributed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Derrick Rose FINALLY got some scoring help. -He sure didn't get any offense from Carlos Boozer, who scored a whopping four, on 2-10 shooting. -We also saw tonight … [Read more...] about Bulls 88, Pacers 84: Game 3 Rapid Reaction, Bulls Up 3-0