Bulls And Pacers Prepare For Game Two
Defense was a priority for Tom Thibodeau's Chicago Bulls all season. And after the team's performance in game one against the Indiana Pacers, it's pretty safe to say that the coach wasn't happy with what he saw.
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Defense was a priority for Tom Thibodeau's Chicago Bulls all season. And after the team's performance in game one against the Indiana Pacers, it's pretty safe to say that the coach wasn't happy with what he saw.
The Bulls secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference awhile back and after winning their ninth straight game have home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks on Tuesday night to bring their regular season record to 61-20.
This season, Derrick Rose has stolen the majority of headlines surrounding the Chicago Bulls, and rightfully so. The Bulls' third-year point guard is the odds on favorite to win the league's MVP award.
The Chicago Bulls have already clinched the top seed in the East, but that didn't stop them from playing at full performance Sunday. The Bulls beat Orlando with Derrick Rose leading with 39 points.
Not only did the Bulls all but wrap up the top seed in the Eastern Conference by dominating the Celtics on Thursday night, they let Boston know that they aren't intimidated and won't be pushed around by the bullies of the East.
The Bulls pretty much wrapped up the Eastern Conference Thursday night with a convincing 97-81 victory over the Celtics.
Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls have a pretty good idea what to expect when the Boston Celtics visit the United Center on Thursday Night.
Being the likely NBA Most Valuable Player is one thing. Proving it every night is another, especially when you shouldn't have to.
The Chicago Bulls led by as many as 22 points in the second half before the Phoenix Suns made a furious run to cut the lead to two points, but would get no closer.
Derrick Rose had 36 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls took another step toward the top seed in the Eastern Conference with their 15th win in 17 games, hanging on to beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 113-106 on Saturday night.
The Chicago Bulls have eight games remaining on their schedule, and have a two and a half game lead over the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. But this is no time for them to get comfortable or complacent.
During this giddy, accelerating ride to their position as title contenders, the Bulls had learned that it was pretty much OK to lollygag for three quarters before letting Derrick Rose grab the game by the throat.
The Chicago Bulls will be at full strength for tonight's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, as everyone practiced at this morning's shoot around.
In his first game back from an ankle injury he suffered against the Indiana Pacers, Carlos Boozer put up 16 points and was 6-10 from the floor.
All hands should be on deck for the Bulls tonight as they play host to the Sacramento Kings. The only question mark is forward Taj Gibson who will be a game time decision with a sore toe.
As expected, Carlos Boozer returned to practice on Sunday for the Bulls who also added a pair of players to their roster.
If there was still anyone out there who didn't believe that Derrik Rose is the MVP of the league, then tonight's come from behind win ought to change their mind.
The Chicago Bulls are looking unstoppable after winning their eighth straight Thursday. They finished 11 points ahead as they tore through the Nets.
With the Chicago Bulls 98-79 win over the Washington Wizards, they moved into sole possession of the Eastern Conference's top spot.
With their 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards the Bulls are now all alone a top the Eastern Conference. The win moved them a half game ahead of idle Boston with 16 games left in the regular season.
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in Chicago's seventh straight win, a 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that moved the Bulls into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference.
The Chicago Bulls have an opportunity to grab sole possession of the Eastern Conference's top spot when they take on the Washington Wizards.
Britain has struggled to keep up with other countries in basketball, but has been allowed to play in the London Olympics. The men's team could include Luol Deng.
