Showing posts with label Bulls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bulls. Show all posts

Monday, April 30, 2007

The Playoff Hustle: Happy Trails... 2nd Best Center in the League (Arguably)

I know I'm not the only one who picked Chicago to win. I had the not-so-Baby Bulls in six. But after Game 3, I knew they were sweeping the Heat, which was no small feat given the 50-some-odd seasons of veteran pride sitting on that bench. So... I guess this means Shaq's coming back next mid-season?

We are also happy that Los Angeles is down 3-1. Happy because our friend Justin is sad.

Rockets-Jazz series is tied 2-2. We're not talking about this. Except that Duke spent the 2nd half of Game 4 winning five bucks at the pool table at Barfly. Somewhere the integral need for complete focus on the game was forgotten. My concentration was certainly shaken if for but shock itself that even the most die-hard of fans--which Duke once was--has no commitment to the Rockets winning this series.

Sunday, April 22, 2007

The Playoff Hustle: Return of the Mac

After a rough 0-6 start from the field, we never lost faith. After 1 point in the first-half we didn't lose faith... and we were rewarded. T-Mac played as big in the second half as he looks randomly holding that mini-ball. Huge. And Yao was solid, tipping the free throw line 12-14. But we think that's what Yao's gonna pull night in vs. Utah.

The difference will be T-Mac... as I stated in The Basketball Jones Playoff Preview podcast... if you happened to catch it. Duke called the line. More antics from Game 1... like the Jazz "defense" on Yao.

In a not so stunning upset--Duke actually picked New Jersey in this series--the Nets beat the Raps in Game 1 of their series... and not because of Vince Carter. Which should offer some consolation to Raptors fans. Of all the first round series' this one has the biggest potential for upset (sorry, Basketball Jones).

I for one believe, however, that Bosh will have to prove he's a big game hunter--is that right?--and carry the Raps to the next round. This is his chance. They need Bosh like lil' Carole Anne needs Tangina Barrons if they're gonna vanquish the ghoul of Vince Carter. Make this house clean! -- R.H.

Detroit beat Orlando... who cares? Chicago beat Miami... head slap!