<div align="center"> </div> My prediction for the Bulls in November is 9 wins, 4 losses. I believe the Chicago starting line up will vary from game to game. Skiles will probably decide the starters by performance in practice and depending on what team they will play. But my definite starters are: Curry Hinrich Deng These three will be key in jumpstarting games for Chicago. With Hinrich, Deng and Gordon reported to be in better physical condition than they were last season, you can predict that they will be a stronger more consistent force to begin the year. The only question mark is Curry, seeing that there have been reports of a 25-pound weight gain. But I expect he will start this season with the same level of fitness he was in last year. Novembers Projected Key Players Stats Kurt Hinrich: Last season was great for Kirk; he averaged 15.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg, and 6.4 apg. I think he will average 14.5 ppg, 4 rpg, and 7.5 assists per game. The reason for the drop in points is that the team will be at full strength and the added offence he provided last season wont be a needed. but I see all of his other stats slightly improving. With more scorers to pass to I see his assists jumping the most. I gave him a point on rebounds simply because he will be a stronger player this season. Luol Deng: With the averages of 11.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, and 2.2 apg he had a more than average rookie year. I expect him to pick up right where he left off at the end of last season with 15.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, and 2.5 assist per game. I honestly think that I may be underestimating dengs ppg a little because I believe he has the most talent out of all of the rookies (plus you cant teach 6'8"). I predict that he will have a strong season this year and may even average 19-20 ppg before the seasons end. Ben Gordon: This 6'3" guard averaged 15.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, and 2 apg during 04/05. This guy surprised everyone with his scoring ability under pressure gaining many comparisons to clutch shooters of the past. He added at least 7 wins to the bulls scoring record due to his 4th quarter heroics. And has gained the I'm sure annoying name of "Air Gordon". I predict that he will average 16ppg, 3 rpg, and 2 assists per game. Eddie Curry: Called baby Shaq during his high school years it took a while for his potential to begin to peek thru. He averaged 16.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, and .92 bpg. I think that his new averages for November will be 16 ppg, 6 rpg, and 1 bpg. I don?t see Curry improving much his role for the bulls has been mainly to get the bulls started early in the game to set up the rest of the game for our shooters. The guy just doesn?t have the work ethic to improve dramatically over a season I would've hoped to see him average 20+ ppg but it aint gonna happen. P.S. defense issues. I think that the Bulls will end November with a record of 9-4. <div align="center">NOVEMBER SCHEDULE</div> <div align="center">Opponent Time* Local TV National TV Wed 2 Charlotte 7:30pm -- -- Sat 5 @ New Jersey 6:30pm -- -- Mon 7 San Antonio 7:30pm -- -- Wed 9 Golden State 7:30pm -- -- Sat 12 Utah 7:30pm -- -- Mon 14 @ Golden State 9:30pm -- NBATV Wed 16 @ Portland 9:00pm -- -- Fri 18 @ Seattle 9:30pm -- -- Sun 20 @ L.A. Lakers 8:30pm -- NBATV Fri 25 @ San Antonio 7:30pm -- -- Sat 26 @ Houston 7:30pm -- -- Tue 29 Orlando 7:30pm -- -- Wed 30 @ New York</div> GO BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are your predictions?
^^ Exactly what i said about them. I told my friend that I knew Ben was a muscle head cat, but i never knew until i saw those weights. But I think They might go 8-5, because they can beat GS, Orlando, LA and the other weak teams, but I dont think they have a chance against Houston San Antonio, and maybe New jersey.
Ben's a monster. Anyways -- Charlotte - W New Jersey - L San Antonio - L Golden State - W Utah - W Golden State - L Portland - W Seattle - W L.A. Lakers - W San Antonio - L Houston - L Orlando - W New York - W Some of those games can go either way, So anything from 7-6 to 10-3 is possible IMO. I think 8-5 is the most likely. I will wait to see our opening day roster though before I make a final prediction. I can't wait to see Basden play, I hear good things about him.
Well I put this together thinking that we will brobably be upset by a team and would probably upset a better team. BUt anyway it goes our first month looks good although there is a 5 game roadtrip in there somewhere. If Curry is healthy I think we can beat any Team on a given night.
Heres Mine Man-- Charlotte - W New Jersey - W San Antonio - L Golden State - W Utah - W Golden State - L Portland - W Seattle - L L.A. Lakers - L San Antonio - L Houston - W Orlando - W New York - W == (8-5) With a high three game win streak !
First off good job on making this thread Michiganave must have taken a lot of time so thanks for the contribution to the forum. Charlotte - W New Jersey - W San Antonio - L Golden State - W Utah - W Golden State - W Portland - W Seattle - W L.A. Lakers - W San Antonio - L Houston - L Orlando - W New York - W Anyway, I believe the team can go potentially 11-3 if all goes well, health wise, resigning Curry, and team chemistry. I know these are some tough teams, but the Bulls are a team that can compete with any team in the league in my mind any given night. Houston and San Antonio are the only two teams I really am worried about in this duration a lot of other teams are good like the Warriors, Nets, Jazz, and Sonics, but have many question marks, and have to get chemistry together after a lot of changes during the off-season. In the case of the Jazz and Nets they had many changes, and the Warriors are young and talented just like the Bulls so it should be a punch for punch match up.
I love the posative attitude. The bulls are gonna have a great year with or without Curry. And alot of people Are making predictions for the playoffs and chicago isnt even in the eight spot. but its cool I love being an underdog! Go Bulls!
those weights ben gordon are holding ...... 200 pounds wow i can never ever lift 100 pounds with both of my hands the bulls got a lot of young talents i'm expecting ben gordon and luol deng add at least 3 more ppg to their stats
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting michiganave17:</div><div class="quote_post">I love the posative attitude. The bulls are gonna have a great year with or without Curry. And alot of people Are making predictions for the playoffs and chicago isnt even in the eight spot. but its cool I love being an underdog! Go Bulls!</div> Anyone who does not have the Bulls among the top six seeds in the eastern is either stupid or retarded. I personally think we are a bit better than the Pacers, and that people are largely overrating them. I still feel we will get home court advantage this year, but we will just have to wait and see.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Best Kept Secret:</div><div class="quote_post">Anyone who does not have the Bulls among the top six seeds in the eastern is either stupid or retarded. I personally think we are a bit better than the Pacers, and that people are largely overrating them. I still feel we will get home court advantage this year, but we will just have to wait and see.</div> You're right about the top 6, but better than the Pacers? That's a bold statement imo.
