2011 ECF: (1) Bulls vs. (2) Heat

[Lamrock]

Yeah, it's all but official. Not turribly fond of this match-up. I got heat in 6. More in-depth when I'm not using my phone.

[The X]

Yep, Heat is 6. Bring on Heat v Mavs

[Mavs4Life]

Heat in 7.. 06 rematch here we come.

[NovU]

Heat in 4. The Bulls will be extremely lucky if they could steal a game or two. If everything falls right into place for the Bulls, this series actually will provide some excitement. But then this Heat team looks to be too much for the Bulls at the moment.

[atlwarrior]

Chi-Town in 6! Should be exciting.

[Andrew]

I not completely confident in the pick, but at the end of the day I've got to stand by my favourite team and take the Bulls in seven. I do think they're capable of doing it, it's very hard to pick against the Heat right now but the Bulls were 3-0 against them during the regular season and if they play like they did in Game 6 against the Hawks, winning in seven is feasible. At the very least I believe they'll avoid the sweep and if Miami takes the series it will be in six, but I will go with Bulls in seven.

[Nutellar]

Bulls in 6

[Andrew]

On a side note, I voted for my prediction (Bulls in 7) in the poll, so anyone who votes for the "My nlsc username is Andrew" option is a liar, scoundrel and not entirely accurate.

[atlwarrior]

I'm pretty sure Zan voted the last option.

[Lamrock]

Would love to pick the Bulls in seven but I just can't do it. Even with homecourt advantage, the 3-0 season series sweep and Chicago's superior big men, I just can't see it.

These are arguably the league's two best teams but even the league's best defense will have trouble stopping both Wade and LeBron. (At this point, I'd say the Grizzlies are the biggest match-up threat to the Heat, and they are probably going to be eliminated tomorrow) On the other hand, Chicago will struggle to have consistent scoring outside of D-Rose, facing an excellent defensive team (especially with Taj Gibson likely playing over Boozer a lot due to Bosh's existence)

The Bulls are still an excellent team and obviously can beat Miami, as they showed in the regular season (can't count on Boshtrich to go 1-18 again though). Their D should keep the big 3 at bay and I can see them winning games 2 and 5 but I just don't think they can outscore Miami 4 times out of 7.

It's a good thing Boston didn't put up much of a fight, because LeBron and Co. are going to have a hearty serving of Bulls for supper. (God, that joke was almost puttin-bad) Heat in 6

[Andrew]

Unbullieveable that you'd stoop to using such puns.

[Lamrock]

I'll sure be eating hum-Bull pie if Chicago wins this series.

[benji]

I see I'm the only one to give the correct answer.

[hova-]

Tough choice. I did not see the Bulls play at all this season. I go with Heat in 7, although I hope the Bulls can pull away with the series.

[NovU]

I'm pretty sure Zan voted the last option.

i'm pretty sure you are the one that voted it for me, faggot.

[puttincomputers]

Its the Bulls in six. They will be scattering the fire sticks and putting the heat on Spoelstra. (SP!)

[kibaxx7]

Heat in 6 games.

[Cartar]

Bulls in 4.

[air gordon]

Bulls in 6.

Bulls key is Boozer and Korver. Boozer's funny foot gets 2 days rest and mentally he's gotta be feelin great. It's prolly gonna be Anthony/Z/wutever else garbage matching up with him. If he keeps up this Karl Malone act it's gonna be good times. If not- Gibson's been on his game too

bulls won't win this series w/o 3pt shooting, no matter how elite their defense is. And Miami's not as athletic and lanky as ATL but is better defensively. Bulls couldn't hide Korver on anyone on defense vs ATL but I'm sure Thibbs will have the confidence to put him in there vs Miller, bibby, or Jones.

Miami's been on a roll, easily dispatching their opponents so far. But the bulls strengths still remain Miami's weaknesses: PG and big man depth. the bulls will be the best defensive team the heat have faced yet and they have depth.

Has Coach Spo even 'coached' a playoff game yet? Who let's a player with a busted left elbow to continue dribbling with right hand/not run him off of screens on D.

After watching that miami heat celebration vs the celts- I can't help but think they are screwed once they face adversity

[Martti.]

Heat in 6. Rose will have a big series, especially the 1st and 3rd quarters, when he has Bibby. Though the Heat will probably try Wade on him and let Bibby deal with Bogans.

Bosh will struggle, as he has Noah on him. But so will Boozer, Anthony is good with guys like him.

But Wade and LeBron will continue to dominate.

[air gordon]

That would great for the Bulls if Wade is on Rose.

[Killer Crossover aka OG]

The Heat is admittedly much better, but I give my point for the Bulls, so Bulls in 7

[George7]

Voted Bulls in 6.

Both teams have pretty high confidence heading to the finals. Rose and Wade are going to continue their great postseason, but I believe that James and Bosh are going to have pretty tough time. They are going to be marked by 2 of the best defenders and somewhat underrated in the league in Deng and Noah. Anthony might be a great defender but Booze can find the ways to beat him,sure he will be affected but he;s not going to struggle IMO.

And also there are some things no one can overlook that easy that put the situation in Bulls favor. On most of the playoffs(and the season as well) ,Heat's bench has limited to zero production. 3 players are scoring 80% of the team's scoring. Limiting at least one of them will give Bulls a big advantage provided the rest of the Heat will play at normal standards and not have one of those James Jones explosions! And the other one is that Bulls have a coach.And a really good one. He's going to help the team much, making plays and setting the D and doing all those giving Bulls an edge on organising...

These series are going to be tough but I believe they're not going on 7 games. A team is going to win on opposite court,and that hopefully is going to be Chicago.

[rise]

Heat are on fire. Heat in 6.

[Alpha_]

Heat in Game 6.