Bulls vs Celtics

**mplscyclone** · 04-21-2009, 12:47 PM

Leon Powe is out for the playoffs which will hurt the Celts inside as well...

**clones_jer** · 04-21-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by mwitt

Yeah, when they beat the Mavs. That time and Denver over Seattle are the only two I remember.

You're getting close.

First time was Nuggets over Seattle in 1994.

That was "skinny" Shawn Kemp and a young Gary Payton.

Golden State did beat the Mavs as an 8 in 2007.

1 more.

**mwitt** · 04-21-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by clones_jer

First time was Seattle over Nuggets in 1994.

It was the Nuggets over Seattle. I'm guessing that was a typo.

**CyBobby** · 04-21-2009, 01:47 PM

I hate to say it but, after watching the first 2 games I think that the chi bulls are gonna win this series......

The Celtics look old and tired and the Bulls look young and extremely energetic...

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!!

**clones_jer** · 04-21-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by mwitt

It was the Nuggets over Seattle. I'm guessing that was a typo.

yes thanks.

the third 8th seed to win were the Knicks in the lockout year (1999)

**mwitt** · 04-23-2009, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by clones_jer

yes thanks.

the third 8th seed to win were the Knicks in the lockout year (1999)

Ahhh, how could I forget that? They made the finals.

**WalkingCY** · 04-23-2009, 05:12 PM

Been a great series thus far. I really like to watch NBA Playoff Basketball. I am a Big-Big Celtic fan. Although, I don't mind the Bulls....they could have a nice little run in them if they can win this series. My Great-Grandpa came to Iowa from Boston many years ago....he got me hooked on the Celts when Larry was running the show.

**CycloneRulzzz** · 04-23-2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by mwitt

The problem is Ben Gordon can't guard anyone. Hopefully Paxson doesn't make the mistake of giving him big time money.

Gordon will be an unrestricted FA next year so he is playing for a paycheck. Bulls won't be able to afford him. Talk about Boston without KG, think how good Chicago would be with a healthly Deng. That's are Ray Allen defender right there. I hope Paxson waits to get someone like a Chris Bosh, and / or drafts a guy named Craig Brackins - next year of course.

**Steve** · 04-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by CyBobby

I hate to say it but, after watching the first 2 games I think that the chi bulls are gonna win this series......

The Celtics look old and tired and the Bulls look young and extremely energetic...

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!!

Keep in mind that it required an out of your mind performance from Rose and then Gordon to make the first two contests last possession games. Either one is capable of doing it again, but the series can turn if and when neither one delivers in a key game.

**mwitt** · 04-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by CyclonesRulzzz

Gordon will be an unrestricted FA next year so he is playing for a paycheck. Bulls won't be able to afford him. Talk about Boston without KG, think how good Chicago would be with a healthly Deng. That's are Ray Allen defender right there. I hope Paxson waits to get someone like a Chris Bosh, and / or drafts a guy named Craig Brackins - next year of course.

Oh I know, and he's probably fooling a lot of people with his big game two. He has those games from time to time, which I'm sure you know as a Bulls fan. Letting Gordon walk lets us slip Salmons to the two and we become much bigger and a much better defensive team. Be decent next year, then in the summer of 2010 bring in either Wade, Bosh, or Amare and you're a legitimate contender in Rose's third year.

**CycloneRulzzz** · 04-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by mwitt

Ahhh, how could I forget that? They made the finals.

Being a Bulls fan I forgot about the nba for at least 4/5 years after management destroyed the franchise.

**cycfan1** · 04-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by CyclonesRulzzz

Gordon will be an unrestricted FA next year so he is playing for a paycheck. Bulls won't be able to afford him. Talk about Boston without KG, think how good Chicago would be with a healthly Deng. That's are Ray Allen defender right there. I hope Paxson waits to get someone like a Chris Bosh, and / or drafts a guy named Craig Brackins - next year of course.

Dwayne Wade... Its gonna happen. Brackins can come too. 2010.

**mwitt** · 04-23-2009, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Steve

Keep in mind that it required an out of your mind performance from Rose and then Gordon to make the first two contests last possession games. Either one is capable of doing it again, but the series can turn if and when neither one delivers in a key game.

It took Ray Allen having a 28 point second half and Rajon Rondo having a triple double to win a game on their home floor, too. Goes both ways.

**CycloneRulzzz** · 04-23-2009, 05:27 PM

Plus Chicago is money at home lately. I think they went 16-2 in their last 18 home games. Bulls must get games 3 and 4 if they are to win this series.