Quote Originally Posted by CDu View Post
Well, the last two games have been more like it defensively for the Bulls (79 and 89 points allowed). But the offense has disappeared. Without Rose and Noah it's looking more likely that they won't make it past round 1. What a disappointment. I was really looking forward to a probable Heat/Bulls Conference Final. Now, I just have to hope that Rose can make it back to full strength by next year's playoffs. The Bulls will probably not have homecourt advantage in the first round if they make the playoffs next year.
Agreed. They miss Noah as a facilitator on offense, and they can't count on much from Deng against Igoudala, who is an excellent defender. Luol just doesn't have the first step or quick release to keep Iggy off balance, especially with his left hand all but useless with the wrist injury. Watson has been in a funk too - he is no D-Rose, but is a much better player than he has shown in this series. Just about everything that could go wrong for the Bulls has in this series.