Let’s Talk Playoffs

As of today, the Bulls stand just one game out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.  They’re also just four and a half games out of the fifth seed right now, showing how close the race for the bottom half of the playoff seeds really is.  There are also four teams less than three games behind the Bulls, further exemplifying the closeness of the race.  The Bulls are 5-5 in their last 10 games, but figure to improve down the stretch as they adjust to their new personnel.  Both Brad Miller and John Salmons figure to be major contributors for this team coming off the bench; Miller could even supplant Joakim Noah in the starting lineup.

It’s going to be difficult for Milwaukee, currently the eighth seed, to stay afloat due to a number of injuries.  Detroit has also been struggling, though their recent lineup shift could help matters in the Motor City.  The Nets don’t seem to be deep enough to really make a run at the playoffs and Charlotte, Indiana and New York all have their flaws.  The Bulls seem to be well-rounded enough to earn the sixth or seventh seed if things go really well.

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Home Sweet Home

It’s becoming more and more apparent that the Bulls are a different team at home than they are on the road.  The records speak for themselves, as the Bulls are a solid 17-11 at the United Center, while they’ve managed a paltry 10-22 record while playing away from home.  This trend was exemplified this weekend as the Bulls lost to the lowly Wizards in Washington on Friday night but were able to erase a 17-point deficit at home against a good Houston club.  The Bulls outscored the Rockets 23 to three in the final six minutes of play to seal the 105-102 victory.

Derrick Rose had a very good game, going for 22 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals in the contest.  Tyrus Thomas chipped in 19 points, while Joakim Noah corralled 15 rebounds in the game.  These two young bigs have really been playing well since getting off to a slow start this season.  Before their recent surge, the Bulls looked as though they were in desperate need of help inside, but Thomas and Noah’s recent play has to be encouraging for Bulls fans.  Along with Rose, these players look to be a solid young core to build around.

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