The 2005-2006 Chicago Bulls Thread

[Soul]

Bulls do not hold the tie breaker with anyone but the Wizards, and they're probably the strongest team of the 4---plus they have a 1 game advantage on us.

 

I would be shocked if we make the 6 seed. I've been wrong about this team alot this year though. They'll need to win out and get some help.

[Mark_R]

I think the Bulls could hold their own with the Nets or the Cavs. Bulls perimeter defense is really strong and Noc could keep LeBron in check (ie not have him shoot a ridiculously high %) or with Vinsanity. The Bulls matchup well with the Nets.

[bukie]

I can't help having a bad feeling about tonight's game. Back-to-back, just clinched a playoff spot so the edge could be off, and Orlando is going to be treating their last 2 games like the playoffs. Got a feeling the Bulls are going to be blown out tonight.

[Derwood]

I can't help having a bad feeling about tonight's game. Back-to-back, just clinched a playoff spot so the edge could be off, and Orlando is going to be treating their last 2 games like the playoffs. Got a feeling the Bulls are going to be blown out tonight.

 

as long as no one gets hurt...

[Flames24Rulz]

I can't help having a bad feeling about tonight's game. Back-to-back, just clinched a playoff spot so the edge could be off, and Orlando is going to be treating their last 2 games like the playoffs. Got a feeling the Bulls are going to be blown out tonight.

 

well in the Trib article today, Skiles and Nocioni said that they can't let up and that they still have something to fight for as they can still get the 5th seed and they also want to finish the season at .500. Blowout? I don't think so. I just hope Dwight Howard doesn't have a big game tonight. Also remember that Orlando has been fighting for their slim playoff hopes the last 10 games or so and that could explain a lot of their W's. It's going to be interesting to see if they take the night off seeing that they are officially eliminated.

[da bears]

Alright Bulls. Down only 7 at the end of three. Win this game!

[Jon]

Bulls down by just 1 now.

[da bears]

Bulls by three. Come on now Bulls.

[Flames24Rulz]

Hinrich with a HUGE shot to give the Bulls a 96-95 lead with around 24 seconds left.

[Flames24Rulz]

tie game with 13 seconds left.

 

please win it Ben..

[Keener98]

These refs SUCK!

[Flames24Rulz]

dang it, OT. This game also better finish before 9 because the Cubs are also on CSN.

[da bears]

Overtime. What happened on the final play?

[Flames24Rulz]

Overtime. What happened on the final play?

 

Gordon missed with around 4 seconds left.

[Jon]

And the Bulls outlast the Magic 116-112!

[Mark_R]

BULLS BULLS BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[da bears]

Excellent win for the Bulls tonight.

[Flames24Rulz]

leaves us tied with Indiana and Milwaukee (who I am assuming will win as they are up by 22 with a little under 4 left) for 6th and 7th and a half game out of 5th.

 

let's close out the season on Wednesday in style!

[da bears]

So if the Bulls, Wizards, Bucks, and Pacers all finish with the same record, what the heck happens?

[1908]

So if the Bulls, Wizards, Bucks, and Pacers all finish with the same record, what the heck happens?

I believe the Bulls win the tiebreak with Washington, so a 4-way finish would be seeded:

 

5. Milwaukee

6. Indiana

7. Bulls

8. Washington

 

With the Bucks and Wizards playing each other tomorrow, I believe the Bulls can clinch the 7th spot with a home win Wednesday against the Raptors.

[ChiCubsFan]

So if the Bulls, Wizards, Bucks, and Pacers all finish with the same record, what the heck happens?

I believe the Bulls win the tiebreak with Washington, so a 4-way finish would be seeded:

 

5. Milwaukee

6. Indiana

7. Bulls

8. Washington

 

With the Bucks and Wizards playing each other tomorrow, I believe the Bulls can clinch the 7th spot with a home win Wednesday against the Raptors.

 

So we should root for a Pacers loss and Bulls win and we'll get the 6 seed?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I think the Bulls could hold their own with the Nets or the Cavs. Bulls perimeter defense is really strong and Noc could keep LeBron in check (ie not have him shoot a ridiculously high %) or with Vinsanity. The Bulls matchup well with the Nets.

 

They went 2-1 against the Nets, but the Cavs? They went 0-4, and LeBron averaged 34.8 PPG(31.4 for the season) on 47.6% from the field(48% for the season)

[1908]

So if the Bulls, Wizards, Bucks, and Pacers all finish with the same record, what the heck happens?

I believe the Bulls win the tiebreak with Washington, so a 4-way finish would be seeded:

 

5. Milwaukee

6. Indiana

7. Bulls

8. Washington

 

With the Bucks and Wizards playing each other tomorrow, I believe the Bulls can clinch the 7th spot with a home win Wednesday against the Raptors.

 

So we should root for a Pacers loss and Bulls win and we'll get the 6 seed?

If the Bucks, Pacers and Wizards all lose their final game, they Bulls would get the 5 seed. (Washington 1-1 over their final two games, beating the Bucks and losing to the Pistons.)

[Andy]

So if the Bulls, Wizards, Bucks, and Pacers all finish with the same record, what the heck happens?

I believe the Bulls win the tiebreak with Washington, so a 4-way finish would be seeded:

 

5. Milwaukee

6. Indiana

7. Bulls

8. Washington

 

With the Bucks and Wizards playing each other tomorrow, I believe the Bulls can clinch the 7th spot with a home win Wednesday against the Raptors.

 

So we should root for a Pacers loss and Bulls win and we'll get the 6 seed?

If the Bucks, Pacers and Wizards all lose their final game, they Bulls would get the 5 seed. (Washington 1-1 over their final two games, beating the Bucks and losing to the Pistons.)

Stay away from the 5 please. I want New Jersey, definitely not Cleveland.

[bukie]

So if the Bulls, Wizards, Bucks, and Pacers all finish with the same record, what the heck happens?

I believe the Bulls win the tiebreak with Washington, so a 4-way finish would be seeded:

 

5. Milwaukee

6. Indiana

7. Bulls

8. Washington

 

With the Bucks and Wizards playing each other tomorrow, I believe the Bulls can clinch the 7th spot with a home win Wednesday against the Raptors.

 

Actually, in the case of a 4-way tie, the Bulls get the 6 seed, since the first tiebreaker is overall head-to-head:

 

5. Milwaukee (3-0 vs. WAS, 2-2 vs. CHI and IND)

6. Chicago (3-1 vs. WAS, 2-2 vs. MIL and IND)

7. Indiana (2-2 vs. WAS, MIL and CHI)

8. Washington (0-3 vs. MIL, 1-3 vs. CHI, 2-2 vs. IND)

 

It's a weird scenario...the Bulls lose to Indiana in a 2-way tie, or a tie involving just teams from the division, but they beat Indiana in a tie involving Washington.

 

If Milwaukee wins tonight, they lock into the 5 seed, despite what other pundits may think...(it's not a 4-way tie yet since Milwaukee would be 41-41, and they win all the tiebreakers)

 

Then, if the Bulls beat Toronto, they do no worse than the 7 seed, and if Indiana loses, they are the 6 seed no matter what Washington does.