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2010-2011 NBA Record:
151 - 99 @ 60% for +42.1 Units
2010-2011 NBA Playoffs Record:
15 - 10 @ 60% for +4.0 Units
Mon 05/02
Chicago Bulls -8.5
The Bulls went 2-1 against the Hawks during the regular season:
Game 1: 83-80 road loss in ATL. Interestingly the Bulls led that one 50-33 at the half, but somehow let it slip away from them in the 2nd. Hawks were missing Josh Smith in that one.
Game 2: 94-76 home win, as the Bulls pulled away in the 2nd half. Total domination here as Bulls had a 50-28 rebounding advantage, had 8 more shots and attempted 4 more FT's.
Game 3: 114-81 road win in ATL. Another blow-out victory for Chicago, as Rose and Deng combined for 57 points in this one. Bulls held a 40 to 26 rebounding edge and attempted 15 more shots in this one.
Chicago dominated this series in my opinion. Bulls have the #1 defensive rating compared to #20th offensive rating for Atlanta. Hawks are not a very efficient team offensively, and it's hard to envision this team scoring enough points to keep up in the series. At the same time they rank 17th in TOV% and 29th in ORB%. Bulls are one of the best rebounding teams in the league and rank #11th in TOV% on defense. I see a lot of 'one-and-done' possessions for the Hawks. Bulls, on the other hand, shouldn't have trouble putting up points. With Hinrich out, I don't see anyone on the Hawks that can slow down Rose. I'm assuming Mr. MVP is going to get double-teamed but then that will open up the outside shots for this teammates. Chicago shot 36% from the 3PT line against the Hawks during the season, and I expect a similar production in round 2 as well. Boozer is playing tonight, and even though he might be limited somewhat with a turf-toe injury, expect him to do enough in the post to keep the defense 'honest'.
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS this year when playing with 3+ days of rest. In addition this team is 2-14 ATS in the 2nd round of the playoffs in their last 16 appearances there. All year long this team has played really well against Orlando, a divisional opponent. I wasn't surprised when they beat the Magic in round 1, as I had a futures play on the Hawks. Well, Bulls are a different 'animal' and I truly don't see the Hawks being very competitive in this series. Bulls in a blow-out fashion in game 1.
Good luck!
151 - 99 @ 60% for +42.1 Units
2010-2011 NBA Playoffs Record:
15 - 10 @ 60% for +4.0 Units
Mon 05/02
Chicago Bulls -8.5
The Bulls went 2-1 against the Hawks during the regular season:
Game 1: 83-80 road loss in ATL. Interestingly the Bulls led that one 50-33 at the half, but somehow let it slip away from them in the 2nd. Hawks were missing Josh Smith in that one.
Game 2: 94-76 home win, as the Bulls pulled away in the 2nd half. Total domination here as Bulls had a 50-28 rebounding advantage, had 8 more shots and attempted 4 more FT's.
Game 3: 114-81 road win in ATL. Another blow-out victory for Chicago, as Rose and Deng combined for 57 points in this one. Bulls held a 40 to 26 rebounding edge and attempted 15 more shots in this one.
Chicago dominated this series in my opinion. Bulls have the #1 defensive rating compared to #20th offensive rating for Atlanta. Hawks are not a very efficient team offensively, and it's hard to envision this team scoring enough points to keep up in the series. At the same time they rank 17th in TOV% and 29th in ORB%. Bulls are one of the best rebounding teams in the league and rank #11th in TOV% on defense. I see a lot of 'one-and-done' possessions for the Hawks. Bulls, on the other hand, shouldn't have trouble putting up points. With Hinrich out, I don't see anyone on the Hawks that can slow down Rose. I'm assuming Mr. MVP is going to get double-teamed but then that will open up the outside shots for this teammates. Chicago shot 36% from the 3PT line against the Hawks during the season, and I expect a similar production in round 2 as well. Boozer is playing tonight, and even though he might be limited somewhat with a turf-toe injury, expect him to do enough in the post to keep the defense 'honest'.
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS this year when playing with 3+ days of rest. In addition this team is 2-14 ATS in the 2nd round of the playoffs in their last 16 appearances there. All year long this team has played really well against Orlando, a divisional opponent. I wasn't surprised when they beat the Magic in round 1, as I had a futures play on the Hawks. Well, Bulls are a different 'animal' and I truly don't see the Hawks being very competitive in this series. Bulls in a blow-out fashion in game 1.
Good luck!
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'TOTAL: 200-136 @ 60% for +$52,330
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