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drosestruts wrote:we didn't just win that game. We kicked this butts. and I still think this team has another gear it could hit - primarily Coby re-finding his efficiency, and Vuc hitting his 3's (not really something we've seen this season, but oh what a time it'd be to turn that on).

Our ability to play like this is what really made me want to try and push for a higher seed to get a first round matchup with the 2nd or even 3rd seed.

As good as we played last night, it won't be enough to make a series out of it with Boston, which is frustrating - because I do think we could have made things interesting against Milwaukee, Cleveland, or New York. But losing multiple times to the Pistons and Wizards will prevent us from that.

Philly is 4 games up in the loss column, it's easy to envision a world where we simply beat the worst teams in the league and are only 1-game behind the 76ers for the 8th seed.

chitownsports4ever wrote:

drosestruts wrote:we didn't just win that game. We kicked this butts. and I still think this team has another gear it could hit - primarily Coby re-finding his efficiency, and Vuc hitting his 3's (not really something we've seen this season, but oh what a time it'd be to turn that on).

Our ability to play like this is what really made me want to try and push for a higher seed to get a first round matchup with the 2nd or even 3rd seed.

As good as we played last night, it won't be enough to make a series out of it with Boston, which is frustrating - because I do think we could have made things interesting against Milwaukee, Cleveland, or New York. But losing multiple times to the Pistons and Wizards will prevent us from that.

Philly is 4 games up in the loss column, it's easy to envision a world where we simply beat the worst teams in the league and are only 1-game behind the 76ers for the 8th seed.

They have to really push it these remaining games because they do own the tie breakers with both Philly and the Pacers so a tie with either one for the 8th spot gives them a shot at the 7th seed and the Bucks . Its basically who finishes the strongest between Heat, Pacers,Bulls ,and Sixers and you can toss the Magic in the mix as well.

Red8911 wrote:

chitownsports4ever wrote:

drosestruts wrote:we didn't just win that game. We kicked this butts. and I still think this team has another gear it could hit - primarily Coby re-finding his efficiency, and Vuc hitting his 3's (not really something we've seen this season, but oh what a time it'd be to turn that on).

Our ability to play like this is what really made me want to try and push for a higher seed to get a first round matchup with the 2nd or even 3rd seed.

As good as we played last night, it won't be enough to make a series out of it with Boston, which is frustrating - because I do think we could have made things interesting against Milwaukee, Cleveland, or New York. But losing multiple times to the Pistons and Wizards will prevent us from that.

Philly is 4 games up in the loss column, it's easy to envision a world where we simply beat the worst teams in the league and are only 1-game behind the 76ers for the 8th seed.

They have to really push it these remaining games because they do own the tie breakers with both Philly and the Pacers so a tie with either one for the 8th spot gives them a shot at the 7th seed and the Bucks . Its basically who finishes the strongest between Heat, Pacers,Bulls ,and Sixers and you can toss the Magic in the mix as well.

Only 9 games left though and 4 games behind. It’s still possible to catch up to one of them but also unlikely.

Bulls would have to go undefeated the rest of the way or 8-1 and hope one of the others lose 4-5 games out of 9.

They should definitely try to make that push and go for it while also staying ahead of Atlanta who are just 1.5 behind but at this point chances are they stay at 9.

drosestruts wrote:

Red8911 wrote:

chitownsports4ever wrote:

They have to really push it these remaining games because they do own the tie breakers with both Philly and the Pacers so a tie with either one for the 8th spot gives them a shot at the 7th seed and the Bucks . Its basically who finishes the strongest between Heat, Pacers,Bulls ,and Sixers and you can toss the Magic in the mix as well.

Only 9 games left though and 4 games behind. It’s still possible to catch up to one of them but also unlikely.

Bulls would have to go undefeated the rest of the way or 8-1 and hope one of the others lose 4-5 games out of 9.

They should definitely try to make that push and go for it while also staying ahead of Atlanta who are just 1.5 behind but at this point chances are they stay at 9.

Agreed - I was schedule watching for a while there, but I think we just dug ourselves too deep a hole at the start of the season and that we've simply run out of time to move up.

And you know whose fault that is - the Bulls. Who clearly have enough talent to be a higher seed, but too often don't play disciplined and consistent enough for the first 24 minutes of a night.

jump wrote:

DASMACKDOWN wrote:Javonte 5pts 4rebs 1blk some great hustle plays and impact

Team leading +26 off the bench in 19 mins.

So no more griping about signing Javonte by some people here? I love Javonte.

sco wrote:

Dan Z wrote:

Red8911 wrote:There’s always ways to get it done if they want all 3 back. Way to do it is to move other players in order to make room .

Zach and Lonzo make a lot of money so it would be ideal if the bulls can somehow unload one or both while gaining some cap space. If not then guys like Carter and Craig would have to get sacrificed.

They could always also resign them all to start the season as a lux tax team without trading the others and just make the necessary moves later on next season to go under. They don’t pay the tax till the end of season so that’s always an option.

Imo I don’t think they bring back Drummond anyway. He’s been great but think the bulls should look into getting either a younger more athletic center or more defensive type.

Do you have anyone in mind who you think might be available? Are you thinking it'd be through the draft or a trade?

IMO the FO may be willing to go into the tax to start the season, with the likely goal of shedding salary and getting below it by the end of the season. I don't think we'll find a better C than AD out there. The best shot I see is with the Knicks. I'm not sure they'll want to keep both Robinson and resign Hartenstein (who is a FA). A S&T might be feasible there. They still have Simms who improved and Achiuwa, who they stole from TOR - wow that dude has been killing it for them.