Potential Cavs v Bulls ECF match up...

[poido123]

Who you Got?

LeBron has caused me enough pain over the last few years, like i need more of it :oldlol:

I have faith that the Bulls could make finals this year before the cavs fully gel.

[J Shuttlesworth]

Really depends on what else the Bulls do. Are they getting Stephenson?

I'll go with the Cavs though, especially if they are able to get KLove. Otherwise it's pretty damn close

[Richesly]

Cavs are so overrated atm.

Anthony Bennett will not play well. He will have to be on the bench, or play the PF with a disadvantage.

Wiggins will not be good as Kyrie or Lillard were on their first year. He has a totally different style and is a dark skin black guy. Jabari Parker would've fit so much better. But Cavs FO is too dumb.

Thompson is an undersized, weak PF who has athletic abilities. He essentially has a weak jumpshot and will cause spacing issues. He prob wont get much time.

Kyrie Irving will be the best player other than LeBron IF they dont get any big F/As. Kyrie will have a dip in scoring, maybe a slight increase in assist, and will lose the PG position to lebron honestly. Unless LeBron trusts Kyrie, which he should.

Cavs are being overrated. This team has a bunch of raw players. Tristan will not get much better. Kyrie will probably be a better player, no doubt. However, Wiggins and Bennett are raw players that just dont fit. Wiggins can't shoot for shit and will cause spacing problems. Where are the jump shooters in these all-star rookies?

Right. There are none.

[Uncle Drew]

As of right now, Bulls. We have no idea what our young guns will bring come May, and we're also clueless on how David Blatt's ideas will translate to the NBA.

[Roundball_Rock]

Bulls. The Cavs may not even get to the ECF. It is entirely possible that they draw the Bulls or Pacers in the ECSF and lose there.

[D-Rose]

Depends on 3 things: Blatt's coaching, Cavs making a big trade, and D-Rose's health.

I really hope that's the ECF. I don't want to see boring ass Indiana anywhere near the Finals.

[Richesly]

As of right now, Bulls. We have no idea what our young guns will bring come May, and we're also clueless on how David Blatt's ideas will translate to the NBA.

David Blatt has a focus on three point shooting and short twos. I did a bunch of research and he hardly draws plays to get to rim. He will probably have to change his gameplan up to translate into a much more fast paced game of basketball.

I think he will struggle and be unprepared his first year, but will step it up the next year. I just can't see how he will draw a whole playbook up in a couple months.

[poido123]

Depends on 3 things: Blatt's coaching, Cavs making a big trade, and D-Rose's health.

I really hope that's the ECF. I don't want to see boring ass Indiana anywhere near the Finals.


I can agree with you there. Indy are an afterthought now.

[poido123]

Really depends on what else the Bulls do. Are they getting Stephenson?

I'll go with the Cavs though, especially if they are able to get KLove. Otherwise it's pretty damn close


I'll be taking the 7-1 odds for the Bulls this year with okc and Cavs as cover bets...

Bulls should be steady enough to get through to the finals I would think, but that Cavs team has so many weapons to deal with.

No word on Stevenson other than the bulls have shown interest :confusedshrug:

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

As of right now, I'd pick Bulls over Cavs.

...but I don't think it'd be in the ECF. I'm thinking 2nd rnd as #2 and #3 seeds.

B/c Wiz getting #1 seed. :pimp:

[navy]

The Cavs suck.

[poido123]

As of right now, I'd pick Bulls over Cavs.

...but I don't think it'd be in the ECF. I'm thinking 2nd rnd as #2 and #3 seeds.

B/c Wiz getting #1 seed. :pimp:


Wiz fan.

You guys are ok in my book :cheers:

You should be pumped about the outlook for your team. Paul pierce is an excellent on court and off court presence who will help fill the void of Ariza departing.

[GimmeThat]

Who you Got?

LeBron has caused me enough pain over the last few years, like i need more of it :oldlol:

I have faith that the Bulls could make finals this year before the cavs fully gel.

I wouldn't be surprised given one series, a "good to go" Rose would be enough to beat out Irving.

their depth with Gibson/Noah/Gasol might be able to make up more than half of what the Forward position will lose out on Lebron production wise.

I liked the McDermott signing as well as Dunleavy for pure depth reasonings.



I think if the Bulls can steal one on the road (which I really do find it possible given a post injury healthy Rose)

I don't know if an angry/vengeful Lebron can make up that difference.
while he's certainly done it before, but it's also how the other players react to him going off. And that's when I think having rookies doesn't help the case as much, in terms of getting the Cavs to gel.

[Legends66NBA7]

I don't think either team will make the ECF, but I believe the Bulls would win because they have a veteran squad and better coaching.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Bulls = LeBron's jizz rag.

He will do what he always does and beat them :oldlol:

[SamuraiSWISH]

If Rose is hurt, still not playing, or not even 80% of what he once was? Then the Cavs have the 2 best players in the series, so I'm going with them. Easy.

I don't know why someone would choose the Bulls when we just lost to the Wall / Beal Bullets in the 1st round.

You think without any true superstar, or volume scorer that we could then in turn beat a LeBron / Kyrie tandem in a playoff series? You fellas are out your damn minds.

I still don't get why we need mid 30s Pau Gasol? A guy who has been cashed, soft, and un-motivated since 2011. Ever since his fiance got banged by Chi-town's own, Shannon Brown.

Taj was promised the starting PF spot. His energy defensively meshes perfectly with Noah, and Thib's sensibilities. His offense isn't terrible either. We need to trade Gasol for someone on the perimeter who can create offense.


Bulls = LeBron's jizz rag.
With Luol Deng? Yes. Not since Jimmy Butler. Check the Stats.

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Wiz fan.

You guys are ok in my book :cheers:

You should be pumped about the outlook for your team. Paul pierce is an excellent on court and off court presence who will help fill the void of Ariza departing.
:cheers:

Though to be fair, I'm not a Wiz fan. I just think Wall and Beal are about to go Isiah and Dumars, Frazier and Monroe, etc on the league.

Add arguably the best 2-big combo in the East (Bulls maybe #1...Hawks and Pistons up there too) and the vet Pierce, a solid wing/backcourt bench and I think they have a legit shot at 50~55 wins. Bench bigs need some work, though...

[FLDFSU]

Who cares? It is obvious that the Heat will be in the Finals.

[tmacattack33]

Cavs with Love would have a chance.

The Cavs with Wiggins may not even get here. And if they do, they'll prob lose.

[J Shuttlesworth]

I'll be taking the 7-1 odds for the Bulls this year with okc and Cavs as cover bets...

Bulls should be steady enough to get through to the finals I would think, but that Cavs team has so many weapons to deal with.

No word on Stevenson other than the bulls have shown interest :confusedshrug:
Could be a smart move. I've been thinking about betting against the Cavs winning it all... 3 to 1 odds.

You're basically gambling on Rose's health. I think we all have no idea what he will look like this year so it could be a good spot to bet on Bulls for good odds

[KyrieTheFuture]

I don't think either team will make the ECF, but I believe the Bulls would win because they have a veteran squad and better coaching.
:biggums:
Who makes it then?

[poido123]

Could be a smart move. I've been thinking about betting against the Cavs winning it all... 3 to 1 odds.

You're basically gambling on Rose's health. I think we all have no idea what he will look like this year so it could be a good spot to bet on Bulls for good odds


The original injury should be fully healed now, the second one is unrelated to the first injury and is fully healed now too.

Rose has been very cautious with his second injury, but that should set him up well for this season.

I expect a good year from him.

[Bigsmoke]

I hate to say this but Derrick Rose is looking like another penny hardaway

[lilteapot]

The Bulls look like a better team than the Cavs until you realize Lebron is on the team. Then you know the Bulls have no chance.

[Cocaine80s]

both would lose to tha knickz

[Roundball_Rock]

Who cares? It is obvious that the Heat will be in the Finals.

They should still be stacked, not most stacked of all-time stacked, but stacked with two superstars and an all-star SF replacing LeBron and an improved bench. The Bulls vs. the Heat in the ECF is just as likely as the Bulls vs. the Cavs or the Bulls vs. the Pacers. Anything less than contending for the top seed and contending in the playoffs will be a disappointment for the loaded, experienced Heat.

The Bulls' chances would be significantly diminished without a superstar-caliber Rose but the Bulls are better than the 48 win team from last even without Rose performing well. Gasol is an upgrade over Boozer and the bench and offense have considerably been improved with Gasol, Mirotic and McBuckets joining the fold. If Rose sucks, the Bulls will be similar to the Cavs, Heat, and Pacers in a wide open battle in the East, although ultimately they likely would fall short. With Rose being even 75% of what he was pre-injury the Bulls are the favorites to win the East next year. I personally think Rose will be rusty out the gate but round into form by the second half of the year and be strong in the playoffs.

[Angel Face]

Depends whether Rose will be 100% healthy. And I don't think Cavs will reach ECF. Miami VS Bulls looks more realistic. Of course I will be 100% rooting for the Bulls.

[SilkkTheShocker]

The Bulls look like a better team than the Cavs until you realize Lebron is on the team. Then you know the Bulls have no chance.

Yep. The Bulls are just a bunch of overachievers. They play balls to wall all season, than they lose to LeBron in the playoffs. This will be year 5 now on how we need to watch out for the Bulls. :oldlol:

****ing loser ass team

[Inferno]

Yep. The Bulls are just a bunch of overachievers. They play balls to wall all season, than they lose to LeBron in the playoffs. This will be year 5 now on how we need to watch out for the Bulls. :oldlol:

****ing loser ass team

You said that about SAS too though

[Inactive]

You'd have to lean toward the Bulls, until we actually see the Cavs play. A lot depends on how quickly Blatt can adjust the NBA, how much their young players have developed, and how much impact Lebron can have on the team culture/chemistry in one season.

[nathanjizzle]

Bulls = LeBron's jizz rag.

He will do what he always does and beat them :oldlol:

lebron is the finals' jizz rag.
2/5

[nathanjizzle]

cavs suck though. bulls definitely are the favorite with our new players.