These two teams do NOT like each other and that has made for one of the most exciting playoff series this year. While Miami is heavily favored against the depleted Bulls, the Bulls have truly held their own and are giving Miami a run for their money. It doesn’t appear that the Bulls will be getting any depth as Luol Deng has already been ruled out for tonight’s game, Kirk Hinrich will most likely watch from the bench, and Derrick Rose, well we all know about his probability of playing. However, this team has fed off the energy of the crowd and center Joakim Noah and have been a thorn in Miami’s side. While Miami did have a blow out win at home, it is unlikely that will be the tonight’s result. For some reason, this team has struggled at putting the Bulls away and they have managed to hang around like in Game 1 and 3.
Expect an energized crowd and lots of physical basketball. While Miami should be able to beat an overworked Chicago team, I am not so sure counting Chicago out for this game would be smart. However, I will be conservative and pick the Heat to win, but I would not be surprised if the Bulls make a late surge to make it a tight game. Miami still looks like they are sleeping and have not taken off like many expected them to do. It is not against their talent, but instead their energy level. Chicago or Miami- who you takin?
