Annual Circus Trip

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For the first time maybe ever...the Bulls did not lose a game while the circus was in town.


Of course, they didn't play. But the question remains -- do the benefit from not having the early season two-week road trip when the season starts? I think it can only help, personally.

 

[Crystallas]

Young teams need to be tested, and old teams need to be rested.

 

[DCguy]

Yeah they benefit. Though I think if Boozer and Noah were both healthy for that trip, it could have benefited them two because that road trip would have helped them grow closer and could have possibly helped their on-court chemistry by dealing with hostile road crowds for two weeks. Road games are usually bonding trips and helps road teams focus more on their assignments and Boozer and Noah could use a similar situation.

 

[clonetrooper264]

Too soon to say, but considering how we always get a bunch of losses during that trip, it's possible to say that it benefits us.

 

[Mr. Cub]

Young teams need to be tested, and old teams need to be rested.

So all this rest and shortened season we should expect a Boston vs. San Antonio Finals? At least Lebron won't be there.

 

[Crystallas]

So all this rest and shortened season we should expect a Boston vs. San Antonio Finals? At least Lebron won't be there.

The older teams have an advantage, definitely. But to say that is all they need to be NBA Champions with a short schedule, that's a stretch.

It would be funny if the Spurs did win though. That would be two asterix championships for them.

 

[Mr. Cub]

The older teams have an advantage, definitely. But to say that is all they need to be NBA Champions with a short schedule, that's a stretch.

It would be funny if the Spurs did win though. That would be two asterix championships for them.

They would be known as the NBA's all-lockout team.

 

[Chi-Town Brahma]

I see them benefiting in the long run for not having to have played the circus trip this year. That trip has sucked since Jordan left up until last season.

 

[bleacherbum54]

The older teams have an advantage, definitely. But to say that is all they need to be NBA Champions with a short schedule, that's a stretch.

It would be funny if the Spurs did win though. That would be two asterix championships for them.

I disagree teams like OKC and Chicago and Miami have the advantage they have young legs. Playing 66 games in such a short time will be bad on the older teams like the Spurs shit there will even be back to backs in the playoffs to get all the games in. And there will also be back to back to backs in the regular season. I think this season will benefit teams who have been together a while with chemistry but with a star like Durant or Rose or LBJ who is still young enough to handle so many games in such a short period.

here is the schedule info...

2011-12 NBA Schedule Breakdown
Regular Season Start Date: December 25, 2011
Regular Season End Date: April 26, 2012
Playoffs Start Date: April 28, 2012
Last Possible Finals Date: June 26, 2012
Individual Team Schedule Breakdown
Conference Games: 48
• Play 6 teams 4 times (2 home, 2 away)
• Play 4 teams 3 times (2 home, 1 away)
• Play 4 teams 3 times (1 home, 2 away)
Non-Conference Games: 18
• Play 3 teams 2 times (1 home, 1 away)
• Play 6 teams 1 time at home
• Play 6 teams 1 time away
Back to Back to Backs: All teams with at least 1; no more than 3
Playoff Back to Backs: Possible in second round



JMO

 

[BNB]

The older teams have an advantage, definitely. But to say that is all they need to be NBA Champions with a short schedule, that's a stretch.

It would be funny if the Spurs did win though. That would be two asterix championships for them.

hahaha yeah that would be funny.

But I dont know if I'd say older teams have an advantage. I have a feeling the condensed schedule may hurt them. I think early on they'll look great because of all this time off which may help them get a good seeding.. but come playoff time, I think they'll be worn down

 

[Scoot26]

For the first time maybe ever...the Bulls did not lose a game while the circus was in town.

They didnt lose in November of 1998 either.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

For the first time maybe ever...the Bulls did not lose a game while the circus was in town.

1998-99?

 

[Crystallas]

I disagree teams like OKC and Chicago and Miami have the advantage they have young legs. Playing 66 games in such a short time will be bad on the older teams like the

You missed my post, but quoted the follow-up. I said younger teams need to be tested, older teams need to be rested. It wasn't about being an advantage for teams in general, but an advantage for an older team to miss a circus trip. The rest was spun out of context, how? I don't know.

 

[Icculus]

Yeah they benefit. Though I think if Boozer and Noah were both healthy for that trip, it could have benefited them two because that road trip would have helped them grow closer and could have possibly helped their on-court chemistry by dealing with hostile road crowds for two weeks. Road games are usually bonding trips and helps road teams focus more on their assignments and Boozer and Noah could use a similar situation.

Last year we had a winning record on the circus trip.