HEAT or BULLS .. ??

[limitedplay50]

I think we can all agree any non Heat fan is rooting for the Bulls...I'm just hoping the next time we see LeBron crying, its because he was his usual self

This could really be an epic series. I think the Bulls can give them a tougher match up than most are saying. Could be an all time great. I can see one team going up 2-0 maybe even the road team and the series going 7 with a lot of close games.

[WilyWestbrook0]

Wow, the vote is almost evenly split so far. A nationwide poll run by ESPN is showing similar results:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/fl...&pollId=112981

[thrasher1985]

Realistically I'm going to have to say the Heat, but I'd like to see the Bulls win. Heat have put so much expections on themselves that anything less than a championship would be considered a huge failure. I know people would say that's not the case because it's only thier first year playing together...but we all know that's just not true. A Bull's series win would really test just how commited the whole Heat organization is to building a dynasty or if they'd implode on each other following a loss of that kind of magnitude.... I guess we'll start finding out tonight.

[Velvet Hoop]

Heat in 5.

[Ross.Virant]

Bulls look to have an edge after game one. But MIA will come back strong I believe.
They had a tough time with Chicago tonight.

[Italy61587]

I'm gonna go ahead and quote myself this time lol :

Yes I'm biased but I honestly think the Bulls will take the east. The scoring for the Heat is overly dominated by Wade and James and I don't think the Bulls defense is going to allow both of these guys to average 30 a night. I think the Bulls defense and their deep bench is going to give Chicago the edge. Plus, who is going to be checking Rose for the Heat. If they try to put Wade on Rose he's gonna expend a lot of energy guarding him and may not be as efficient offensively. I think Miami will also get beat up on the boards too.

[Aikman_TheGreat]

I'm still a "conspiracy" guy with the NBA, so with the Lakers and Celtics out I should say the Heat will win, but I'm going against it.

Maybe Stern wants to let the new generation of players come through (i.e. Rose, Durant, Griffin, and such). So the Bulls win against the "enemy" (The big three that put theirselves together to win "mulitiple championships").

Plus, the Bulls look good and are a well-rounded team

[whalechaser]

I'm still a "conspiracy" guy with the NBA, so with the Lakers and Celtics out I should say the Heat will win, but I'm going against it.

Maybe Stern wants to let the new generation of players come through (i.e. Rose, Durant, Griffin, and such). So the Bulls win against the "enemy" (The big three that put theirselves together to win "mulitiple championships").

Plus, the Bulls look good and are a well-rounded team

There's definitely some "conspiracy" within the NBA whether it's truly Stern directing the officials to sway the outcome or just plain bad officiating, the outcome of some games have certainly been affected. However, Stern can only fix the game so much without it being blatantly obvious that something underhanded is going on. The rest is really up to the players. If a team is getting blown out by 20 points, no amount of inconspicuous fixing will affect the outcome.

Since we know terrible calls (whether intentional or not) is just the nature of the NBA/officials, there is no excuse for players. I think losers make excuses and complain about calls, championship teams will find a way to overcome the odds/obstacles and win.