Tag: Playoff Race

Joakim Noah Refuses To Let Playoff Hopes Die [Posterization Edition]

30 March, 2010 (15:00) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The Bulls are 1 game behind the Raptors for the 8th spot in the playoffs right now.  Sure they’ve been skidding a bit, and the injuries have been rough, but even a hobbled Joakim Noah will not let the dream die.  Take a look at this filthy dunk on Jason Maxiell against the Pistons the [...]

Bulls Road To 8th Place Easier Than Most

23 March, 2009 (10:00) | Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The Bulls have the easiest schedule the rest of the season compared to the other teams in the hunt for the 8th seed.  The Tribune broke it down for us: 8th: Bulls – 12 games left; 8 home, 4 road; 2 vs. teams .500 or better 9th (1 game out of 8th): Bobcats – 12 games [...]

Harry Lughes Shows Up In New York, Helps Bulls Indirectly

11 March, 2009 (13:00) | Basketball, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Remember back in November, when a certain blue-haired Harry Lughes showed up seemingly from out of nowhere and helped lead the Bulls to some much-needed victories?  Well he left abruptly, followed shortly thereafter by Larry Hughes return and subsequent benching.  As most Bulls fans know, Hughes was traded a few weeks ago to the Knicks.  [...]

8 Teams, 3 Spots, 2 Sweeps; The NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

9 March, 2009 (09:00) | Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The Bulls are now in the driver’s seat for the 8th and final playoff spot in the East.  The playoff picture is very tight at the bottom, however.  There are 8 teams within 6 games of each other ranging from Detroit in 6th place to the Knicks in 13th place.  With all those teams having [...]