Bulls 87 @ Cavaliers 111

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  1. jbbKing James

    jbbKing James JBB Banned Member

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    <font color="Red">Chicago Bulls</font> (18-48) @ <font color="DarkRed">Cleveland Cavaliers</font> (30-36)</div>

    Tuesday, Mar. 16th, 7:00 pm Eastern
    Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH
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    Season Series: Cavaliers 1, Bulls 2
    12.20.03 Cavaliers 95 @ Bulls 87
    12.26.03 Bulls 87 @ Cavaliers 80
    03.01.04 Cavaliers 81 @ Bulls 92

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    Last 10 Games
    Cleveland: 8-2 (Won 6)
    Chicago: 2-8 (Lost 6)

    Head Coaches
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    [​IMG] [​IMG] Jeff McInnis/Kirk Hinrich
    [​IMG] [​IMG] LeBron James/Jamal Crawford
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    [​IMG] [​IMG] Carlos Boozer/Antonio Davis
    [​IMG] [​IMG] Zydrunas Ilgauskas/Eddy Curry
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    LeBron James/Kirk Hinrich

    James: 20.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.59 steals
    Hinrich: 11.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.31 steals</div>

    The King's Take
    We can't lose to the Bulls....again! This team is 2-1 against us and should be 3-0 if not for a Kendall Gill injury in game one of this series. Why does this team do so good against us? You tell me members.

    McInnis locked up Crawford last game, but James had trouble staying with Hinrich. We know you love to play help defense Bron, but you just can't afford to leave this kid open to shoot, he will burn you every time.

    Well I want to hear you guys speak up, what are your keys to the game, what must both teams do to win?

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  2. Ed!

    Ed! JBB JustBBall Member

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    Maybe we play so good because thats how we will play you in the Eastern Conference Finals in a couple years [​IMG]

    The Bulls need to feed the ball to Curry, and Crawford needs to take good shots and make them. Also, we need to apply pressure in the backcourt if LeBron is running point at any time in the game. If we do that, i predict Bulls by 6.

    The Cavs need to guard Crawford (if he starts hitting shots) and get Boozer and Bron involved in the offense early and make an early run, the Bulls will probably try to comeback in the fourth but its normally too little too late. If the Cavs can do these things, i predict Cavs by 7.
     
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    InNETSweTrust JBB Philippines' Finest

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    You can always give Crawford his points but you have to lock down Hinrich. For some reason, his threes almost feels like 6 points coz it always seems to change the game. Cavs are on a great run and it would be soooo demoralizing to lose against the lowly Bulls.
     
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    I had a better feeling heading into yesterdays game against Indiana rather than this next one with the Bulls. My key to this game is contain the Bulls "other" scorers. Crawford will take his shots whether they are good or bad. He is a streaky shooter, so how you defend him is often irrelevent. Not sure if LeBron should defend Hinrich. He did get schooled by him last outing so that may spur him to play strong defensively. Then again, Hinrich may see plenty of space and knock down 3 after 3.

    The Bulls part time scorers worry me in this one. Players such as Curry, Crawford and Hinrich will get your attention, so that capable shooters like Gill and Davis never see a tough shot. I dont want to see either of them pushing 20 points like they seem always to do. They are no Indiana when it comes to strike power, but the way we defend them at times, its as if we are.

    When you look at our scorelines from previous games, it shows that our offense against the Bulls have been below average. If Mcinnis and Z can get into the flow early, you will generally see James follow suit. Although our jumpers were all falling last night, we need to feed the ball inside early and give Z some early touches. If they single him, spread the floor and let him school Curry. Continual punch off the bench from Nailon, Battie and Ollie again is neccessary. And can Eric Williams please stand up.

    I think this time we can get off to a strong start, and withstand a couple of Bulls rallies for a 11 point win!
     
  5. Ed!

    Ed! JBB JustBBall Member

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting InNETSweTrust:</div><div class="quote_post">You can always give Crawford his points but you have to lock down Hinrich. For some reason, his threes almost feels like 6 points coz it always seems to change the game. Cavs are on a great run and it would be soooo demoralizing to lose against the lowly Bulls.</div>
    I agree with everything accept "give crawford his points". Whenever we win, Crawford has 20 points 5 reb and 6 ast. He averages 15.7 points when we lose. Hinrich does change the game in the second half, he has a knack for hitting big shots.
     
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    The last time these two teams played is one I'd rather forget. The Bulls had a lot of offensive rebounds, which enabled the team to shoot 3-4 times on some trips down the court. Considering Chicago has a lot of big and live bodies, Cleveland has to realize they could get bullied tomorrow just like last time.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting ObieCent:</div><div class="quote_post">I agree with everything accept "give crawford his points". Whenever we win, Crawford has 20 points 5 reb and 6 ast. He averages 15.7 points when we lose. Hinrich does change the game in the second half, he has a knack for hitting big shots.</div>

    When I said give Crawford his points, I meant give Crawford his averages. Don't focus too much on stopping him completely. Coz when you do, guys like Hinrich will be lurking at the 3point area underdefended and you wouldn't want that.
     
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    The thing is limiting the efficiency from Crawford. You want him scoring 20 on 7 of 21 shooting. Not have him 7 of 13 with players such as Gill and Davis getting a dozen each. Crawford can explode, but generally it will take alot of shots to do that. If McInnis and James combine to match Crawford and Hinrich, we can win with our front court. Z and Booz should dominate. Again we need something out of small forward. Last game it was Nailon, tomorrow, I hope we see some Williams too.
     
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    I dont think this game will be close, it will be something of a blowout, but which side will be the one on top?

    The thing that killed the cavs last time was the offensive rebounds, we are a rebounding team and we need to outrebound every game, but we got destroyed on the boards last time vs the bulls. Don't let that happen again, and we will be fine. I'm just a little worried though because the pacers last night did get quite a few offensive rebounds...
     
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    The Cavs have to be angry at the Bulls for what the Bulls did to them last time. LeBron always steps up his game in a "must winner" and I think that this might be a must winner of a game. If you come off an emotional game and play a team that has been struggling, your vulnerable to attack. The Cavs have to come out and they have to be emotional and play like your in the playoffs. Cavs have been doing a good job of that recently. I would have to say the Cavs will come out and be strong, but it will end up being close. I say Cavs by 4
     
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    I don't think this is really a must win, but I'll say Cavs by 9.
     
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    It'd be real nice if we won the rest of our home stretch, games vs chicago, utah, detroit, and phoenix - I think it can be done! None of them are back to back... 10 game win streak anyone? Then another game vs philly who are having all sorts of their own troubles, we could end up being a .500 team!

    After philly though, we meet new jersey, san antonio, and dallas within the span of just a few days.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting cArMeLo15:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think this is really a must win, but I'll say Cavs by 9.</div>

    I don't know about amyone else, but I don't want to lose the season series to the Bulls.
     
  14. Yes!AndTheFoul!

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting cArMeLo15:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think this is really a must win, but I'll say Cavs by 9.</div>

    Every game from here on out could be considered a must win. Especially against the weaker opponents. The win Sunday was HUGE for the teams confidence. I'm still kinda pissed that I couldn't see it. Thanks ABC.
     
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    All I have to say is the Cavs BETTER win this one. If not then we are officially OWN3D by the Bulls.
     
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    contain hinrich and everything will be alright. Lebron and Boozer need to play big in order for the cavs to take this one, are the cavs in 6th?
     
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    Cavs shall crush Bulls. Cyke, Bulls might be able to put an end to the Cavs win streak. Nah, not really.
     
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    cavs by 19.
     
  19. KarmaCav

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting PG2:</div><div class="quote_post">contain hinrich and everything will be alright. Lebron and Boozer need to play big in order for the cavs to take this one, are the cavs in 6th?</div>
    Yes the Cavaliers are in 6th!

    We need to put a hand in Hinrichs face all night. He is not afraid to take the big shot, but we need to make him think about it a bit more. Crashing the defensive boards needs to improve. Even though we have being winning, some teams are starting to get cheap boards and put backs. The Bulls big men are erratic in production. The Curry, Chandler and Davis combo can put up some big numbers, but our trio of Z, Booz and Battie are capable of more and must show that as Chicago could get hot from the outside.

    Very scary game. Weird feeling being hot favourites. Doesn't feel right. Better get used to it though!
     
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    like i said in my other post if we play like we have been in the last 6 games we can beat anyone... Last 6 outta 7 games we have scored of a 100 points so we are playing some awesome basketball...

    It'll be interesting, we betta not let Da Bulls stop are win streak..
     

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