With only two games remaining in the regular season, the Bulls have clinched a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. What is yet to be decided is what seed they will receive and who they will be playing in the first round. As it stands right now, they have the #7 seed and would play the Boston Celtics in Round 1. However, the Bulls could very easily reach the #6 seed or drop to the #8.
Let's go over the scenarios that could decide the Bulls' first round opponent:
The Bulls are currently tied at a 40-40 record with the Philadelphia 76ers, who have the advantage on the Bulls if the season ends and they still have even records. The Sixers, however, play the Celtics and the Cavs — the two best teams in the East — in their final two games of the season. If the Bulls can win just one more game, the odds of getting the #6 seed are very realistic.
On the other hand, the Bulls are only one game ahead of the Detroit Pistons, who they play tonight, April 13th. If the Bulls lose, they will drop down to the #8 seed before the night is over.
So as you can see, the Bulls could end up in any of the bottom three slots entering the playoffs. Their potential opponents by seed would be Cleveland if they had the #8 seed, Boston if they end up #7, and Orlando if they can reach the #6 seed.
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I love the Bulls, but it's just wrong that they're in the playoffs. I really wish they would half the teams that make it to the playoffs.
ReplyDeleteGot the 7 seed, which is a blessing for the Bulls in my mind. If we played as a an 8 seed, we would be killed by the Cavs and as a 6 seed we would have had to play Dwight Howard and the Magic...Brad Miller guarding Dwight Howard?! Playing Boston, I know they are the defending champs, but we match up much better. And, ESPN just released a statement that Garnett may miss the entire playoffs now...I love KG, but I love the Bulls more.
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