Bulls Lose, Get 5th Seed in Playoffs

The Chicago Bulls lost to the New Jersey Nets last night in East Rutherford, locking in their first round match up- a rematch with the Miami Heat.  In a 106-97 loss, the Bulls were unable to secure a number two spot in the Eastern Conference, a distinct possibility considering that the Milwaukee Bucks also lost last night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers.
 

The Bulls struggled for most of the game and could not overcome a 15 point deficit that they incurred early in the game.  They made a run in the second half, tying the game at 68, but then seemed to watch as the Nets ran away with the victory and a No.6 seed in the playoffs.
 

It was an all-around poor shooting and defending game for the Bulls.  The number one word on everybody’s lips after the game was “frustrating.” Chicago will have to refocus starting today. Their next task is a first round series with the defending champion Miami Heat.
 

Said Chicago guard Kirk Heinrich, “We still had a solid year and came a long ways. We can’t hang our heads about not getting the two seed. We have to try to shake this off and stay in positive spirits.”
 

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