Philadelphia 76ers v Chicago Bulls is really like a playoff game. Each one of them is doing an amazing job in this season. And my expectation level from each of them is quite high truthfully. Especially 76ers are really promising for the playoffs and even the title. I also believe that Harden has made a huge contribution to the team already now. The Harden - Embiid duo is going to be really great in the playoffs too hopefully. And when it comes to this game, I believe in 76ers to destroy their competitor.
Right now the 76ers have all the advantages because they will try to win this game since they lost their last game without James Harden. now he is playing again and has 11 points in halftime. As the Bulls are struggling today, they continue to catch up not letting the lead reach up to double-digit at the end of the first half. Anything can happen in the last 24 minutes of the game I hope it would be a last-minute battle between these two current heavyweight teams.
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Rough game for the Bulls, dropping their fifth straight game. However it wasn’t really a fair matchup. The Bulls were missing three starters, Vucevic, Ball, and Patrick Williams. Also still have Alex Caruso out. So they were down four of their best players and 3 starters, so not really a fair fight. The sixers are a damn good team though, but I can’t wait to see the Bulls play them when healthy.
Definitely was not fair because the Bulls is heavily undermanned compared to the Sixers, but yeah we can't deny that Sixers now is a good tough team and they deserve the spot they have now.
While the Bulls have dropped so deep now, they need survive the upcoming games without getting into the 7th spot to avoid playing more games in the play-in tournament. Caruso is likely to play this week though, he is now getting his clearance to play from the doctor while Ball and Vucevic is expected to be out in a week or two.
I saw a statistic that the Bulls haven't beaten a top ranked team all year long. I was shocked by that because they've been having a great season. It is extremely concerning though that this team can't beat good teams. Sure, they've had some injury issues lately, but that shouldn't keep them from beating a single good team one time. I'd hate to see this team make a first round playoff exit, but that is a damning statistic. Hopefully everyone comes back healthy and strong, ready to make a push higher in the rankings. They were my favorites to reach the eastern finals a few weeks ago, but I'll admit after seeing that statistic I have my doubts as to whether they'll make it out of the first round.
Yes, same here! Chicago Bulls is also one of my early favorites. Who wouldn't get this team as one of their favorites to reach the playoffs, right? But yes we cannot neglect that fact and surely statistics don't lie. They may be really hurting now because of their current situation and they could really lose a seat in the playoffs if they cannot manage to win in their upcoming games, 1 month more and the regular season will end.
They were my favorites to reach the eastern finals a few weeks ago, but I'll admit after seeing that statistic I have my doubts as to whether they'll make it out of the first round.
I guess we will find out soon, I still have some faith in them. Anyways, any news about Alex Caruso about his doctors appointment? That will be the last phase if could play this week or not.