Originally I was going to do a write up on the New York Knicks at home against the Atlanta Hawks. I spontaneously changed my mind because of the return of Carmelo Anthony who seemed like he was still trying to find the chemistry with Jeremy Lin. The Milwaukee Bucks have showed up and beat good teams this season such as the Spurs, the Heat, the Lakers and the Heat. I said the Heat twice because once the Bucks were with Andrew Bogut, and the second time they were without the big Australian. The Bucks are far from a playoff caliber team with the injuries they're going through. Tonight the Bucks will be without Drew Gooden, Stephen Jackson, and Andrew Bogut. The Bucks are 1-5 in their last 6 with their win coming over New Jersey on the road, and Chicago is 4-2 in their last 6 with losses against New Jersey and Boston. If the Bucks beat New Jersey on the road, and New Jersey beat Chicago on the road.. then the Bucks must have a shot at winning against Chicago. Wrong. With Derrick Rose coming back from sitting out because of back spasms, and 2 games away from the all-star break I see the Chicago Bulls coming out strong tonight. The merciless defensive coach Tim Thibodeau is known for not resting his starters and playing each minute of a 48-minute game and I think he does the same tonight. With Joakim Noah guarding the paint, Carlos Boozer being Carlos Boozer, Luol Deng on the wing with Ronnie Brewer, and Derrick Rose leading the team, I think the Bulls overwhelm the undersized Bucks. 12 points is quite a big spread, but the Bulls are known for blowing teams out at home. It would be good to see a good point guard duel, but other than Brandon Jenning's 3 point shooting I don't think he can keep up with Chicago Bulls' superstar. Chicago wins this game easily, and I think Chicago beats the point spread. Oh, and Brandon Jennings even though you are earning a little bit of respect this season with those wins over Miami; we still won't forget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PTP50LmIi4
Result: The Chicago Bulls had full control of this game early on, coming out of the 1st quarter with a 7 point lead (30-23.) At the half, the Bucks found themselves down by 11 (64-53.) Bulls cruised to a 19 point win (110-91) and the point guard duel I thought could possibly happen didn't. Derrick Rose played a solid game getting 16 points and 7 assists in 30 minutes of playing time. Brandon Jennings dropped 20, got 3 boards and 5 assists. Although Jennings outscored Rose and the Bulls got the W, all credit doesn't go to D.Rose for the victory. Carlos Boozer lead the scoring for the Bulls with 20 points, and Joakim Noah being the first center since Artis Gilmore in 1977 to get a triple double. Joakim Noah finished the game with 13 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to help the Bulls easily cover the point spread.
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