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Yeah. But somebody has to make the Finals in the East. Then maybe once we get there a couple players from our West opponent will get hurt. Otherwise it's good night quick.

Hawkeye Vince wrote:

The division winners are guaranteed to be in the first 4 seeds. If a second team has a better record than any of the division winners, they go into that seed.

Right now, the seeds would be:

1. Detroit (38-22)
2. Cleveland (36-25) **Currently second best record in the East**
3. Washington (34-26)
4. Toronto (33-29)
5. Bulls (36-28) ** Note they would be tied with Washington if you went 1-8
6. Miami (32-29)
7. Indiana (29-31)
8. Orlando (29-34)

http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Cnf.html

Spinnin' Bucket wrote:

If they can’t catch Cleveland, the #5 seed isn’t a bad place to be. They’d probably play Toronto. Excluding the piss poor effort they gave last time, the Bulls have historically matched up very well with the Raptors.

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Hope Noce is back and ready to play by playoff time.

He is really missed, much more than I thought he would be.
They are a different team without him on the floor. I know some say he is just a guy, but now I think he is much more than that. It is somewhat of a cliche, but you can't measure intangibles. Noce is nothing, if not full of intangibles.

But I think everybody gets caught up pounding their fists about this team when they really aren't playing as shitty as some have made it sound.

Author:	Beardown [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:50 pm ]
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They have 20 games left and need to win 15 to do so. It's an easy schedule so I say yes. And this will be good enough to get the two seed.

Author:	Bulldog Scott [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:03 pm ]
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I think they'll end up at 48 or 49. Still some tough matchups in there (NJ twice...they always play the Bulls tough).

Author:	Mustang Rob [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:23 pm ]
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47 wins and a 5 seed unless the LeBron keeps it on cruise control.

Author:	Tall Midget [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:35 pm ]
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I don't think the schedule is as easy as you think, Beardown. As Scott Said, the Bulls have a really tough time with New Jersey--mainly because Kidd always takes over in the 4th quarter and the Bulls have no one who can guard him when he's playing his hardest. There are also tough matchups against Detroit (home and away), Cleveland, LA, Denver, at Washington and at Indiana. Even the away games against Orlando and Atlanta could be problematic. I see the Bulls finishing with 47 wins or so. 50 seems high.

Author:	Beardown [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:44 pm ]
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Maybe. Oh well now they have to go 15-4. LOL. In the end 50 wins doesn't matter. It's just a nice little thing to say you did. But they gotta get the 2 seed whatever total wins it takes to do that.

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Author:	Beardown [ Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:29 pm ]
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Here is where the Bulls have to make up some ground towords the 2 seed. Their next 6 games are all vs. teams under .500. Boston - 18-43 Boston - 18-43 Philadelphia - 24-38 L.A. Clippers - 29-31 Denver - 29-31 Indiana - 29-31 Anything less then a 5-1 reccord and I will be disapointed.

Author:	BD [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:35 am ]
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How does the playoff system work this season after last year's problem with the Mavericks/Spurs ?

Author:	The Original Kid Cairo [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:49 am ]
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I believe it's the same - division winners get the first four seeds. I haven't heard about a format change this year.

Author:	Hawkeye Vince [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:55 am ]
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The division winners are guaranteed to be in the first 4 seeds. If a second team has a better record than any of the division winners, they go into that seed. Right now, the seeds would be: 1. Detroit (38-22) 2. Cleveland (36-25) Currently second best record in the East 3. Washington (34-26) 4. Toronto (33-29) 5. Bulls (36-28) ** Note they would be tied with Washington if you went 1-8 6. Miami (32-29) 7. Indiana (29-31) 8. Orlando (29-34) http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Cnf.html

Author:	MattInTheCrown [ Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:10 am ]
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What a logjam of mediocrity.

Author:	Beardown [ Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:12 am ]
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Yeah. But somebody has to make the Finals in the East. Then maybe once we get there a couple players from our West opponent will get hurt. Otherwise it's good night quick.

Author:	spmack [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:00 am ]
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My vote is for 48-34.

Author:	The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:19 am ]
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Well, in the Bulls Predictions thread I picked da Boo to finish 51 and 31. It doesn't look likely but I have to stand by my (misguided) prediction.

Author:	Bulldog Scott [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:13 pm ]
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Quote: Hawkeye Vince wrote: The division winners are guaranteed to be in the first 4 seeds. If a second team has a better record than any of the division winners, they go into that seed. Right now, the seeds would be: 1. Detroit (38-22) 2. Cleveland (36-25) Currently second best record in the East 3. Washington (34-26) 4. Toronto (33-29) 5. Bulls (36-28) ** Note they would be tied with Washington if you went 1-8 6. Miami (32-29) 7. Indiana (29-31) 8. Orlando (29-34) http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Cnf.html The Bulls may be the 5 seed, but if they have a better record than the 4 seed, they will have homecourt advantage in the first round.

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Author:	Spinnin' Bucket [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:49 pm ]
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If they can’t catch Cleveland, the #5 seed isn’t a bad place to be. They’d probably play Toronto. Excluding the piss poor effort they gave last time, the Bulls have historically matched up very well with the Raptors.

Author:	Bulldog Scott [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:28 pm ]
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Quote: Spinnin' Bucket wrote: If they can’t catch Cleveland, the #5 seed isn’t a bad place to be. They’d probably play Toronto. Excluding the piss poor effort they gave last time, the Bulls have historically matched up very well with the Raptors. I like that matchup for the Bulls, especailly with the Home Court adavantage

Author:	Tall Midget [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:55 pm ]
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How's that "easy schedule" working out for you, Beardown?

Author:	Beardown [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:57 pm ]
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It was easy and they didn't take advantage. Starting with Boston I said they had to go 5-1 with their shedule. Well now the best they can do is 4-2. Not good.

Author:	Beardown [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:58 pm ]
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Bulls need to go 10-2 to get 50. Still in line for the 2 seed.

Author:	MattInTheCrown [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:46 pm ]
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I think they'll win 48 then. Hope Noce is back and ready to play by playoff time.

Author:	Mr. Reason [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:56 pm ]
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MattInTheCrown wrote: Quote: Hope Noce is back and ready to play by playoff time. He is really missed, much more than I thought he would be. They are a different team without him on the floor. I know some say he is just a guy, but now I think he is much more than that. It is somewhat of a cliche, but you can't measure intangibles. Noce is nothing, if not full of intangibles.

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:05 am ]
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That being said we are 11-4 since the all star break with out Noch. We'll need Noch for the playoffs. No doubt. But I think everybody gets caught up pounding their fists about this team when they really aren't playing as shitty as some have made it sound.

Author:	MattInTheCrown [ Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:45 am ]
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Quote: He is really missed, much more than I thought he would be. They are a different team without him on the floor. I know some say he is just a guy, but now I think he is much more than that. It is somewhat of a cliche, but you can't measure intangibles. Noce is nothing, if not full of intangibles. Agreed. Noce does all the little things that make a difference. When they can't get a board, he grabs one; when they need a 3, he buries one. When they need a defensive stop, there he is taking a charge. On top of that, he is so fiery that it's contagious to the whole team. Look no further than his performances in the playoffs the last couple years.