The Chicago Bulls have the best record in all the NBA at 15-3. They have a two and a half game lead in the Eastern Conference over Orlando, and only the 13-3 Oklahoma City Thunder have a winning percentage that comes close right now. The league’s reigning MVP Derrick Rose may not play tonight against Deron Williams and the 5-12 New Jersey Nets; he'll be a game time decision. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls: #1 Record in NBA, Despite Injuries to Rose, Deng, Noah, Boozer
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Bulls-Hawks Series Coverage Needs More Perspective, Less “Non-Stories”
I know, I know, it's the NBA playoffs, so everything is magnified 1000 x every game, but observers of the Chicago Bulls-Atlanta Hawks series need to regain some perspective. It seems that every game, "the momentum" shifts 180 degrees to whoever just won the last game, and whether the media actually says it or not, people keep crowning the NBA champion, and then dethroning, and … [Read more...] about Bulls-Hawks Series Coverage Needs More Perspective, Less “Non-Stories”
Detailed Decline in Carlos Boozer’s Game, Any Hope to Rebound?
The Chicago Bulls and the L.A. Lakers have the same exact problem this NBA postseason. They have to rely too heavily on their star guard (Derrick Rose and Kobe Bryant) because their "star" players at the four, Carlos Boozer and Pau Gasol are just not getting it done. It got so bad in Chicago that Bulls fans mercilessly booed Boozer during his game two disaster that included … [Read more...] about Detailed Decline in Carlos Boozer’s Game, Any Hope to Rebound?
Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks
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
UK Journalists Name Bulls Luol Deng British Player of the Year
The United Kingdom’s Basketball Journalists Association has deemed Chicago small forward Luol Deng the worldwide British born player of the year. He takes home the Syd Lipski award. The Londoner starred for Great Britain in last summer’s Eurobasket qualifiers before having probably his best season in his NBA career. Deng became a legitimate second scoring option behind … [Read more...] about UK Journalists Name Bulls Luol Deng British Player of the Year
Bulls 88, Pacers 84: Game 3 Rapid Reaction, Bulls Up 3-0
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
Indiana Pacers Playoff Primer: Round 1 vs. Chicago Bulls
The time has come. The moment for which the Indiana Pacers and their fan base have been waiting five years arrives today at 1 p.m. with Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls, the Eastern Conference's top seed, at United Center. While just making the playoffs, particularly with a season record of 37-45, is a fine accomplishment in … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Playoff Primer: Round 1 vs. Chicago Bulls
Bulls Keys to Success: Chemistry, Defense, Rebounding, Depth
Derrick Rose put on another MVP like performance. He scored 26 to lead the Chicago Bulls over the Miami Heat 93-89 Thursday night in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s three top teams. Chicago beat Miami by three at the United Center last month, and this one, with possible seeding and therefore postseason home court on the line, was just as exciting. The … [Read more...] about Bulls Keys to Success: Chemistry, Defense, Rebounding, Depth
Bobcats Can’t Win one for MJ, Keep Positive Momentum Going
Say this for the Charlotte Bobcats, they know how to get it done against the best in the NBA. It's the rest of the league they often find themselves struggling with. Prior to last night's loss to the Chicago Bulls, the Bobcats had won three of five; with those three being over the Eastern Conference leading Boston Celtics, the currently fourth seeded Atlanta Hawks and the … [Read more...] about Bobcats Can’t Win one for MJ, Keep Positive Momentum Going
Chicago Bulls Finally Get Best of Charlotte Bobcats 106-94
Tonight, the Chicago Bulls were a lot like the priests who restored Linda Blair because they were exorcising demons all over the place. Third time the charm for beating the Charlotte Bobcats? Roger that. Winning the first home game after a long road trip instead of falling flat in the homestand opener? Done. Beating an inferior team that for some reason matches up … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Finally Get Best of Charlotte Bobcats 106-94