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Ehh, Miami's got the biggest group of fair weather fans I've ever seen. Horrible sports town.
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Originally Posted by chikid
I will say this too, Miami is a tougher place to play than Chicago. Their fans can get really loud, cocky, and the all white is much more glaring than the all red.
It's a shame while the United Center is not super quiet, I really can't say it's all that loud either, only when there is a dunk, we tied up, take the lead, etc. UC is not an intimidating place to play IMO.
Also, why the hell isn't Taj Gibson being put more in the game? He has proved to play really well against Miami.
Boozer had a pretty good game (offense wise), after he got over his 1 for 8 slump he started to get his shooting down. Too bad he cant take it to the basket stronger
Rose needs another perimeter scoring option. Thibodeau needs to play Korver because of his shooting, but his defense is awful. Bogans and Brewer both play good defense but aren't options to score off the dribble.
At this point the pick and roll with Rose and Noah isn't working. It might be better to just have a 1-4 set with Rose when Bibby or Chalmers is guarding him. He can take either one of them off the dribble and the bulls have been able to get some good offense when they double Rose at the top of the key.
The defense has been all right. The Bulls are giving up about 88 points per game in the series even with Bosh and LeBron having some huge games.
Guys, first I live in Fla, I am a Heat fan, but I ma not here to talk trash. As many in this forum know I love Chicago and respect the city and their fans.
As for the series, which is far from over, don't be harsh on your team. They are a young bunch, already making it to the Conference Finals, it's a huge achievement. And of course they are not out yet.
I think Miami played badly the first game and I remember hoping toward the mid 4th quarter that Chicago would destroy us. I knew that the Heat needed to go down badly to then wake up.
The Heat have found the way to play then Bulls with a few major adjustments: a) don't get outrebounded by 20 rebounds. b)defend tough under your basket, Chicago will always have 2nd chances against the Heat but conceding 10-12 is one thing, conceding 24 is another one.
Miami is playing hard defense, we are probably the best defense right now in the NBA. Chicago comes very close, but they lack some experience. For their age, the Bulls are having an amazing season and this team will last at the top for years. The Heat need to get their trophies now, they probably have 3 years to get the most.
Also, what made a huge difference is the contribution of Udonis Haslem, very underrated player, but very important. He is a true Miami guy, born there, went there to high school, Miami Hurricanes in college, then the Heat. He cares more than the rest of the team put together.
Anyway, as a Heat fan I am not too relaxed. We are playing well, but the Bulls are always there, they stick around to the very end, and every time it looks like we can pull away, they come back and close in, so it's open.
Honestly I have another reason beside heart to root for the Heat (I have $ 500.00 on them to win the NBA title, that will give two grand, which will turn useful in September for my week of vacation in the Windy City...).
What I think the Bulls should do is to play more uptempo. When they recover the ball on defense, pass it up, don't walk it. When the Heat defense is set, they are a tough bunch. Chicago should try to play faster, tire Miami a little (Wade is struggling with injuries and he looks overtired after 1 quarter).
Also the Bulls need to do more penetration with Rose; that will either give him many easy lay-ups or will load the Heat with fouls.
Noah is on and off, because he is an emotional guy. But you can tell he cares and he gives all he has; he just need to be a little cooler and he too needs to penetrate more.
Gibson and Deng are not playing enough, which is good for the Heat.
Bull. Sorry, with all due respect, I think there is too much of unnecessary "political correctness" in the USA. He was insulted by a fan, he answered back (something like F... gay or a similar term). The gay association got on the NBa's butt and pushed for sanctions.
I don't have a problem with gays, I don't have a problem with anybody. I have a friend who's gay, I have plenty of black-hispanics and some Asian friends.
But I think there are too many associations inn the US with too thin of a skin. It's not like he released an interview with cold mind saying he dislikes gays. It wan in the heat of the moment, lot of tension, he was heavily insulted...give him a break.
Just my opinion, no disrespect to anybody.
Bull. Sorry, with all due respect, I think there is too much of unnecessary "political correctness" in the USA. He was insulted by a fan, he answered back (something like F... gay or a similar term). The gay association got on the NBa's butt and pushed for sanctions.
I don't have a problem with gays, I don't have a problem with anybody. I have a friend who's gay, I have plenty of black-hispanics and some Asian friends.
But I think there are too many associations inn the US with too thin of a skin. It's not like he released an interview with cold mind saying he dislikes gays. It wan in the heat of the moment, lot of tension, he was heavily insulted...give him a break.
Just my opinion, no disrespect to anybody.
Just to clarify, cause there's always someone misreading on purpose. When I said I have a lot of black, Hispanics and Asian friends I just meant I don't have a problem with people who, in any way, are different than I am, be it for background, ethnicity or choice/lifestyle.
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