Can we beat the bulls in 7?

[Clench123]

If we miraculously get by the Heat (which I don't think we are).  The bulls seems to be more even scarier than the Heat in my opinion.  They took down Miami and it's streak without going OT...doing it all without Noah, RIP, and Rose.  The difference I saw between their game against the Heat and us against the Heat is that those guys played till the whistle blow (and that's almost every game they play). 

They scrambled and fought for every loose balls and possessions.  They just never let up.  Us on the other hand are completely the opposite.  Because of this year's Celtic's team and seen how they've been terrible and careless with leads, I've developed a funny and sad habit of standing pat, expressionless even when we're up by 20 because I know that at any moment in time (and it's almost a given every game) the lead could be gone just like that (yeah, I'm tired of almost giving myself heart attachs over this team).

Enough rambling...just for fun, do you honestly see us taking and beating the Bulls in 7?

[pearljammer10]

If we miraculously get by the Heat (which I don't think we are).  The bulls seems to be more even scarier than the Heat in my opinion.  They took down Miami and it's streak without going OT...doing it all without Noah, RIP, and Rose.  The difference I saw between their game against the Heat and us against the Heat is that those guys played till the whistle blows.  They scramble and fight for every loose ball and possessions.  They just never let up.  Us on the other hand are completely the opposite.  Because of this year's Celtic's team and seen how they've been terrible and careless with leads, I've developed a funny and sad habit of standing pat, expressionless even when we're up by 20 because I know that at any moment in time (and it's almost a given every game) the lead could be gone just like that (yeah, I'm tired of almost giving myself heart attachs over this team).

Enough rambling...just for fun, do you honestly see us taking and beating the Bulls in 7?

The Bulls are definitely a scary team and with Rose the become even more lethal, but to say they are scarier than the Heat is kind of ridiculous. The streak had to end to some team, just because it was to the Bulls in regulation (Im not sure why no OT makes this stand out that much more) doesnt mean much to me... I mean, we almost beat the heat, (really deserve to win that game). Does that mean we are the scariest team in the East because we almost ended Miami's streak? I dont think so.

Can we beat the Bulls in seven? Yes. But we better come to play because their squad is capable of sweeping us if we decided to not show up.

[slamtheking]

If we miraculously get by the Heat (which I don't think we are).  The bulls seems to be more even scarier than the Heat in my opinion.  They took down Miami and it's streak without going OT...doing it all without Noah, RIP, and Rose.  The difference I saw between their game against the Heat and us against the Heat is that those guys played till the whistle blows.  They scramble and fight for every loose ball and possessions.  They just never let up.  Us on the other hand are completely the opposite.  Because of this year's Celtic's team and seen how they've been terrible and careless with leads, I've developed a funny and sad habit of standing pat, expressionless even when we're up by 20 because I know that at any moment in time (and it's almost a given every game) the lead could be gone just like that (yeah, I'm tired of almost giving myself heart attachs over this team).

Enough rambling...just for fun, do you honestly see us taking and beating the Bulls in 7?

The Bulls are definitely a scary team and with Rose the become even more lethal, but to say they are scarier than the Heat is kind of ridiculous. The streak had to end to some team, just because it was to the Bulls in regulation (Im not sure why no OT makes this stand out that much more) doesnt mean much to me... I mean, we almost beat the heat, (really deserve to win that game). Does that mean we are the scariest team in the East because we almost ended Miami's streak? I dont think so.

Can we beat the Bulls in seven? Yes. But we better come to play because their squad is capable of sweeping us if we decided to not show up.

different philosophy between the teams.

The Bulls are still hungry for a title and Thibs has them playing every game like every win matters.  This team doesn't really play hard every game and for the past few years has played like only the playoffs matter.  I don't agree with that philosophy but nothing will apparently change that attitude at this point.

[CelticsFan9]

I don't think we'd win, but it would be one of those grind-it-out series where nobody scores more than 100 every game for seven games.  I love those kind of dogfights.

Chicago's got too much size for us.  We'll get killed on the boards.

Offensively, we're better than they are, but their defense is very good, so we'd need to execute.

Our defense could halt their offense pretty well, but we need everyone on the same page.

[Donoghus]

Celtics/Bulls would seem to be one of those series destined to go 7 games no matter what.  Styles make fights and those two always seem to make for entertaining basketball.

Whoever survived that series would emerged beatened up and probably get off'ed in the next round.

Certainly a series I'd like to avoid.

[Lightskinsmurf]

Don't see what the bulls "Taking down the streak" has to do with them being a scarier team than the heat. That's a very casual way to look at it. Anyways, I sort of agree. The bulls are a worst match up for us than the heat.

Without rose tho, we have a chance. I honestly have no idea what to expect from the celtics come playoff time. It will depend on the health of KG for sure. If hes hobbling around you can forget it.

[gpap]

No. I actually think we match up better with Miami than we do with Chicago.

As good as Miami is (and yes they are good) I think the Celtics have what it takes to make them crumble (not saying it's going to happen.)

Chicago is a whole different beast. Unlike Miami, they play as a team and they are very good defensively. Also, they have plenty of size and plenty of good outside shooters.

The Celts do not match well at all with Chicago.

[Jeff]

we can be anyone

...we can also lose to anyone

[KGs Knee]

In all likelihood, if we play Chicago, it would be in the ECF, after they have already beaten Miami.  So, we wouldn't have to play both, just Chicago.

The Celtics are most likely going to finish either 6th or 7th.  Chicago is likely to finish 5th (I just don't see Atlanta finishing ahead of them). This means Chicago would play Miami in the second round, not Boston.  Unless people think the Celtics are going to finish 8th, which I highly doubt.

I think our chances of beating Chicago pretty much come down whether or not Rose plays (which he would probably have to, if they are going to beat Miami).  If he does, I doubt we can beat them.  If not, sure, but I don't think the opportunity would ever present itself.

[FreeGreen]

Anyone CAN beat anyone. 

I am assuming you mean "have a realistic shot" (50% or greater.)

Assuming we're only missing Rondo and Sullinger.  Yes.

Subtract any of our other legit players and No.  (Garnett, Pierce, Bradley, Green, Bass, Lee.)

[SparzWizard]

In all likelihood, if we play Chicago, it would be in the ECF, after they have already beaten Miami.  So, we wouldn't have to play both, just Chicago.

The Celtics are most likely going to finish either 6th or 7th.  Chicago is likely to finish 5th (I just don't see Atlanta finishing ahead of them). This means Chicago would play Miami in the second round, not Boston.  Unless people think the Celtics are going to finish 8th, which I highly doubt.

I think our chances of beating Chicago pretty much come down whether or not Rose plays (which he would probably have to, if they are going to beat Miami).  If he does, I doubt we can beat them.  If not, sure, but I don't think the opportunity would ever present itself.

Or maybe we won't have to play Chicago because Brooklyn could knock them out in the first round!

[CelticConcourse]

Celtics/Bulls would seem to be one of those series destined to go 7 games no matter what.  Styles make fights and those two always seem to make for entertaining basketball.

Whoever survived that series would emerged beatened up and probably get off'ed in the next round.

Certainly a series I'd like to avoid.

Same thoughts here.

[gpap]

Hypothetically speaking, would the Celtics/Bulls agree to an offseason trade of swapping Rondo for Rose?

How about Rondo and KG for Rose and Boozer?

[CelticConcourse]

Hypothetically speaking, would the Celtics/Bulls agree to an offseason trade of swapping Rondo for Rose?

How about Rondo and KG for Rose and Boozer?

KG won't play there so that's irrelevant (or at least, it doesn't seem likely he would play in Chicago of all places. Plus, they have Joakim Noah )

Rondo for Rose almost seems like a straight swap in my opinion, and I think it all depends on how Chicago thinks Rose is doing. If they think Rose is doing fine, there's no need to take an unnecessary risk with Rondo, while not gaining much. Doesn't Rondo's contract also end soon? It all depends on how the Celtics think Rondo is doing, and how the Bulls think Rose is doing. Interesting question though HMMM

[gpap]

Hypothetically speaking, would the Celtics/Bulls agree to an offseason trade of swapping Rondo for Rose?

How about Rondo and KG for Rose and Boozer?

KG won't play there so that's irrelevant (or at least, it doesn't seem likely he would play in Chicago of all places. Plus, they have Joakim Noah )

Rondo for Rose almost seems like a straight swap in my opinion, and I think it all depends on how Chicago thinks Rose is doing. If they think Rose is doing fine, there's no need to take an unnecessary risk with Rondo, while not gaining much. Doesn't Rondo's contract also end soon? It all depends on how the Celtics think Rondo is doing, and how the Bulls think Rose is doing. Interesting question though HMMM

It is interesting.  I think Rondo's contract is up in a couple years but isn't Rose's contract up soon as well?

Anyway, if Chicago ever agreed, this could put the Celts back into contention real fast as Rose is a franchise player and I don't believe Rondo is.