Sunday, March 06, 2011

Bulls Burn Heat


For the third time this year the Bulls beat the Heat- this time in Miami. Each win has been equally impressive. The first in Chicago w/out Lebron, the second with Lebron in Chicago and today's in Miami after the overcoming a 15 pt deficit. A couple of takeaways.
First the Heat desperately needed to win following 4 straight losses. Second Derrick Rose again being clutch in the fourth quarter. Third Lebron, Wade and company unable to close yet another game. The Bulls and Rose are finally starting to get some national exposure, but are still generally flying under the radar.

There may be some huge implications with this game. If the Bulls can maintain the 2nd spot in the East that they now have, they will not have to face the Knicks. Also, in the case of a tie with the Heat, the Bulls have the advantage.

One issue that the Bulls have to overcome on the road is playing to their competition. They must get better on the road and today seemed to show that they are on their way. The bench has been solid and having the five starters healthy and gelling is finally showing its true composition. But the biggest advantage the Bulls have this season in Thibs. Tomorrow Chris Paul and N.O.