2nd Round(2013): HEAT(1) vs BULLS(5)

[_Steve_]

Whoa! That was an ugly one. Nate going off for 0. Boozer couldn't find a way around Bosh. Bulls set a franchise record for fewest points scored in post season. But I have to admit, I was even more "impressed" by the 25.7 fg%.
Bulls couldn't even capitalize on Wade's injury which should be more of a problem for the Heat during the next round.

[SoF'nAwesome]

Wade minutes should be reduced or better he shouldn't play the next one.

[Andrew]

Unfortunately for the Bulls, they've got nothing left. They've fought hard, but there's simply nothing left in the tank and that's not going to allow them to come close to challenging a team like the Heat. I'd like to see them bounce back and at least make it a bit closer in the next one, but it's about to strike midnight regardless.

[Sauru]

I wasn't making random statements. I'm no Heat fan to do something like that.

If the Heat win this series they are an amazing team that can willfully dominate teams whose key players are injured.
Last year they dominated a bunch of old people during the ECF. This year they can dominate a team that's playing on one leg.
Hooray Heat dynasty!

i keep saying how lucky the heat have been to keep facing teams with key injuries. i also like to bring up how wade flopped his way to his first ring.

[NovU]

Indeed, the Heat are blessed in that regard. But still nothing close to the Dirtics or Lamers.

[SoF'nAwesome]

Dirtics, nice. Never thought of that one.

[MJALLDAY]

I'm proud of my Bulls. They were undermanned, overworked and over matched vs David Stern's Heat but they went down fighting. Hopefully these crooked ass refs give Indiana a fair shake in the next round but I wouldn't put my money on it.

[NovU]

Fitting end to a very successful Bulls' season. They didn't go down without a fight and never gave up till the end. The Heat had to grind out to a very last second.

I can't remember the last time the Bulls being whole. The Bulls were always hurt for entire regular season even with not counting Rose, but achieved a lot of good things. Imagine them with developing Jimmy Butler and returning Derrick Rose next season. This will add nicely to their offense and their already great defense. Good things are to come. And there's no shame in losing to the best.

I'm happy for both teams.

[benji]

Wow, LeBron nearly choked that one away down the stretch. Thankfully Norris Cole and Batman Wade were there to bail his ass out. (And extra good thing Wade played.)

No way this team gets past the Pacers without some "outside help" behind them.

[MJALLDAY]

Jimmy Butler did a real nice job on Lebron all series, the kid's got a bright future.

[SoF'nAwesome]

No way this team gets past the Pacers without some "outside help" behind them.

I can see the future "logic" when Heats beat Pacers.

[_Steve_]

No way this team gets past the Pacers without some "outside help" behind them.

I can see the future "logic" when Heats beat Pacers.

Heat got lucky that the Bulls were depleted because of injuries.
Their highly praised bench sucked pretty much against the Bulls. Pacers "Georges" won't make life much easier for Heat's perimeter shooters and LBJ/Bosh will get abused inside by Hibbert/West. Pacers will be much harder to beat as the Bulls, so Heat have to step up if they want to have a shot at the finals...

[Andrew]

So close but yet so far from extending the series to a sixth game. Well, at least they went down with a fight in this one and made it a close one. A tough end to a tough season, but at the same time it was enjoyable to see them band together and overachieve the way they did. I'm hoping they can find a way to keep Belinelli and Nate around next season.

[JaoSming]

Bulls in 4 because fuck your ceiling.

Sorry about the ceiling.

[Andrew]

Putting this one on you.

[NovU]

Heat got lucky that the Bulls were depleted because of injuries.

But it's not like the Bulls were fully healthy at any given point this season, yet they were one of the biggest threat coming into the playoffs because of their defense and physical prowess(look how many top defensive teams are still competing and made to the second round). I am sure these Bulls team could put up a great fight against any teams in the NBA. In this sense, the Heat more or less played up to people's expectation as the series didn't last too long, and 2 out of 4 wins came as historical pwanage blowouts. The Bulls of course had their moment as well.

Now, the Pacers(if) obviously are going to be a tougher foe as reminiscence of last season's playoffs indicates.

[_Steve_]

Sure, Bulls weren't at full strenght during the entire season. But by losing Deng who was their leading scorer (had to look twice if I were correct about that, but he was during the regular season) and a very good defender. This was something that played into the Heat's cards.
As Andrew said, Bulls fought well and I'd really like to see Nate and Belinelli return next season if they come at the right price. But from what I've seen of Nate I doubt he'll play for ~1.1 mio again next year...

[SoF'nAwesome]

NovU, why don't you make the Pacers/Heat thread? Can't wait to vote

[Andrew]

Probably because that series isn't official yet.

[shadowgrin]

But it's not like the Bulls were fully healthy at any given point this season, yet they were one of the biggest threat coming into the playoffs because of their defense and physical prowess(look how many top defensive teams are still competing and made to the second round). I am sure these Bulls team could put up a great fight against any teams in the NBA. In this sense, the Heat more or less played up to people's expectation as the series didn't last too long, and 2 out of 4 wins came as historical pwanage blowouts.

LMAO at this reasoning just trying to make the Heat look good.
Bottom line is the Heat went up against an injured team, not just one player, but their core players.
No amount of spin from Heat homers will change the fact that the Heat were lucky to face an injured team.

NovU, why don't you make the Pacers/Heat thread? Can't wait to vote

Fuck hell no.
NovU sucks at it so much that he should stop and let Andrew do it like he used to? before Lamecock did if he's not available.

[NovU]

I gotta admit there's great deal of temptation to make a '2013 Heat World Champions thread' already with a nice poll that has my usual great sense of humour. But rules are rules, I will wait until it's official.

And with Lamecock not around as much, guess what, you guys are stuck with me.

[shadowgrin]

Unless Andrew has the initiative or decides he should do it and delete any conference finals thread that you will make and just move to his thread any posts made from that to his newly created thread.
I'm all for it rather than let the forum suffer from anymore lousy poll threads created by a canadien.

[SoF'nAwesome]

lol u guys r crackers

[Andrew]

Unless Andrew has the initiative or decides he should do it and delete any conference finals thread that you will make and just move to his thread any posts made from that to his newly created thread.
I'm all for it rather than let the forum suffer from anymore lousy poll threads created by a canadien.

But then you're stuck with my lousy poll options. Out of the frying pan, into the fire.

[shadowgrin]

I think your options would be more interesting now since the Bulls are eliminated.