Eastern Conference Finals?

Can The Bulls Win The East?

  • No. The Cavs Have Too Much Firepower

    Votes: 6 24.0%
  • Yes. Bulls Are The More Complete Team

    Votes: 19 76.0%

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Bear Pride

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i was just telling the truth about Snell....he showed glimpses of good defense but more often then not he fouled, over committed, was out of position, got blown by etc etc

ppl didnt take offense to what i was saying until i said Gordon was a better defender lol

but im hoping he can take the next step aswell

not really fond of Brewer at this stage....he was a shell of Jazz self his first go around here...now hes really fell off...but since he knows thibs system i wouldn't be suprised if they brought him back

OK man, I gotta ask, who is that in your avi?
 

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no answer? Or maybe you just don't know? :dunno:

Emilia Clarke

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have had a big crush on her for some time

Pretty, 5'2, Brunette & British so she has a accent :yep: shes perfect
 

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Emilia Clarke

shes Daenerys on the show Game of Thrones

have had a big crush on her for some time

Pretty, 5'2, Brunette & British so she has a accent :yep: shes perfect

I see, looks like someone I know, but can't place. Been driving me crazy.
 

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The highest seed the Bulls can get is the 5th seed due to conference reallignment. So if the 4th seed is the lowest rank team the Bulls would be ranked lower but have Homefield advantage but would still have to play Cleveland in the Conference semi's if they are the number one seed. The Bulls can only avoid Cleveland by finishing in the sixth spot and getting to the finals without any home field. The Bulls only hope is that someone over achieves and forces Cleveland to take the second seed. If you look at the teams who will be in the playoffs in the East they're not good enough to make that leap unless Miami can really do something special or The Wiz make the leap to the next level.

The highest is 5 or 6 for Chicago or Indiana. No matter what.

So this should be who wins in the Semis. Because that's really going to be the default ECF this year if Chicago wins 50+ and Cleveland takes the top spot.
 

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The highest seed the Bulls can get is the 5th seed due to conference reallignment. So if the 4th seed is the lowest rank team the Bulls would be ranked lower but have Homefield advantage but would still have to play Cleveland in the Conference semi's if they are the number one seed. The Bulls can only avoid Cleveland by finishing in the sixth spot and getting to the finals without any home field. The Bulls only hope is that someone over achieves and forces Cleveland to take the second seed. If you look at the teams who will be in the playoffs in the East they're not good enough to make that leap unless Miami can really do something special or The Wiz make the leap to the next level.

The highest is 5 or 6 for Chicago or Indiana. No matter what.

So this should be who wins in the Semis. Because that's really going to be the default ECF this year if Chicago wins 50+ and Cleveland takes the top spot.
Ah that's true...having two of the best teams in the same division really messes things up. Completely overlooked that. However, Bulls getting the top seed is a very real possibility. When healthy the Bulls were the best regular season team in the league...for whatever that's worth (not much to many now). I guess ECF or semis doesn't really make a difference, we're still going to end up having to face the Cavs.
 

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It really does because you have two of the top five teams in the east vying for the top spot in the Central and then Indiana is such a wildcard. They do have veteran players but they don't have PG and Lance anymore so it's up in the air. And all eyes are on that semifinal match up. We could get the top seed and win the division because of Cleveland's relative youth and the fact that they aren't gelled yet. Sure we have the rookies, Pao, & Brooks but everyone basically knows each other team wise. So we have team chemistry in our favor. It's one of those things where Cleveland is there and will be waiting for us and vice versa. I'm very excited for the season though and looking forward to the games against Cleveland.
 

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It really does because you have two of the top five teams in the east vying for the top spot in the Central and then Indiana is such a wildcard. They do have veteran players but they don't have PG and Lance anymore so it's up in the air. And all eyes are on that semifinal match up. We could get the top seed and win the division because of Cleveland's relative youth and the fact that they aren't gelled yet. Sure we have the rookies, Pao, & Brooks but everyone basically knows each other team wise. So we have team chemistry in our favor. It's one of those things where Cleveland is there and will be waiting for us and vice versa. I'm very excited for the season though and looking forward to the games against Cleveland.
Dude, Indy is done. They aren't a wild card they are a lottery team.
 

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Dude, Indy is done. They aren't a wild card they are a lottery team.
Eh...idk if they're a lottery team still. I think they will still scrape their way into the playoffs. Unless they decide to tank or something...
 

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Eh...idk if they're a lottery team still. I think they will still scrape their way into the playoffs. Unless they decide to tank or something...

Cavs
Bulls
Wizards
Heat
Hawks
Raptors
Bobcats
Nets


Knicks and Pacers on the outside IMO.
 

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Knicks and Pacers on the outside IMO.
Dang I keep forgetting about the Hawks...I suppose you have a point.
 

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Yeah it'll be tough competition once you're below the Cavs, Bulls, Wizards and Heat.
Yeah I can see it being one of those cases where the difference between the 5 and 9 seeds are only like 5-7 games.
 

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Eh...idk if they're a lottery team still. I think they will still scrape their way into the playoffs. Unless they decide to tank or something...
Come on bro, Indy could barely score last season even WITH PG and Lance. Its over for them now. They will be worse than the Knicks.
 

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Come on bro, Indy could barely score last season even WITH PG and Lance. Its over for them now. They will be worse than the Knicks.
I had forgotten about the Hawks when I said that. Their season is largely irrelevant anyway.
 

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The highest seed the Bulls can get is the 5th seed due to conference reallignment. So if the 4th seed is the lowest rank team the Bulls would be ranked lower but have Homefield advantage but would still have to play Cleveland in the Conference semi's if they are the number one seed. The Bulls can only avoid Cleveland by finishing in the sixth spot and getting to the finals without any home field. The Bulls only hope is that someone over achieves and forces Cleveland to take the second seed. If you look at the teams who will be in the playoffs in the East they're not good enough to make that leap unless Miami can really do something special or The Wiz make the leap to the next level.

The highest is 5 or 6 for Chicago or Indiana. No matter what.

So this should be who wins in the Semis. Because that's really going to be the default ECF this year if Chicago wins 50+ and Cleveland takes the top spot.

What are you talking about. Is this NFL/NBA confusion.

In the NBA there are 3 conferences and the 3 conference winners are only guaranteed a top 4 spot. The Bulls can get the 2nd seed with the Cavs in the first, or vice versa.
 

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What are you talking about. Is this NFL/NBA confusion.

In the NBA there are 3 conferences and the 3 conference winners are only guaranteed a top 4 spot. The Bulls can get the 2nd seed with the Cavs in the first, or vice versa.
You mean divisions right?
 
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