It could happen, though unlikely. Miami has had a few long winning streaks this year. The Bulls might be taking their foot off the gas as well, though Thibs surely won't let it happen too much. Certainly can't have anymore games like we did vs Philly.
since miami likely wont catch the bulls, i hope they beat the celtics. in fact celtics have tough games ahead ...spurs (mmh now with duncan out they have lost a couple), bulls, heat any the sixers.
Man...the article was literally on NBA.com like a week ago.
Does anybody more tech savvy than me know how to search NBA.com? They have the search bar, but it seems really limited.
I'm trying my best to find it.
Somebody had to have seen it.
It was an article describing the home court advantage if the Spurs, Lakers, and Bulls ended up with the same record. It even described how unlikely that it would be that two #1 seeds even met in the Finals (only happened once with Lakers/Boston in the last ten years, I think) but it broke it down anyway.
But now that link yodurk posted has got me more confused, because with that link it definitely seems like the Lakers would have homecourt based off that.
I'm assuming the in-conference tiebreaker only applies for breaking ties within the conference, while the record against the opposing conference is what determines it for the Finals.
#2 record in the NBA is clinched, meaning we have home court advantage vs everyone except the Spurs. And I'm convinced the Spurs aren't going to make the Finals.
Question: With 3 games left, do we rest our starters and get everyone healthy? We have almost nothing to play for, and it would be terrible if someone got injured.
San Antonio would have to lose their last 2 games (L.A. & Phoenix) for us to get the overall #1 record. That and we'd have to win our last 3. The latter is more likely than the former. Still great great season by the Bulls!
Sure, but San Antonio only has to lose 1 of their remaining games if we win out for us to end tied, and at least earn a coin-flip chance of home court advantage.
I hope Thibs is smart and at least treats these last couple games like a pre-season game, for instance.
Keep our main guys down in the 25-30 minute range. Enough to stay sharp, but (hopefully) reduces the strains and allows for some rejuvenation and recovery.
While Boozer looks recovered from his ankle sprain, I'm still a little worried about Noah's ankle.
I never thought these Bulls would finish with the best record in the league.
Am i dreaming, pinch me.:cheers::drums: opcorn: :drool2: :eek8: :cabbagepatch:
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