Keys for the Bulls
1. Taj Gibson and the Boozer Problem. The Bulls can't keep Boozer on the floor because of his lack of defense and energy yet they need him on the floor because of his post offense. Tom Thibodeau has decided to go with Taj Gibson playing extended minutes. Gibson has played high above expectations this season but the Bulls cannot win with the offensive game plan they have now. With a stagnant offense they need a low post presence to throw the ball into and get scores and free throws. Play Boozer and see what happens.
2. Dunleavy, Augustin and Butler. D.J. Augustin has to score and create a lot. Mike Dunleavy has to shoot lights out. And Jimmy Butler has to give them some 3 pointer and hustle plays. The Bulls don't have any go to scorers so to be successful they have to score as a team. These 3 guys are tough to rely on every night.
3. Grind. The Bulls have to fight for their playoff lives and they will. They will need some help from the Wizards to come out on top tonight,
Keys for Wizards
1. Run, Run, Run. The Wizards are loaded and much more athletic than the Bulls. They need to use Jon Wall's speed and push the ball. Fast break points will keep the Bulls out of their defensive sets.
2. Wizards Back Court. How good are John Wall and Bradley Beal? Really, really, good. And we will see that tonight. With Wall's play making ability and Beal's lights out shooting the Wizard's should find sucess. These guys combine for 50+ points tonight.
3. Guess Whos Back? Oh...its just Nene. Nene hasn't been known as one of the best big man in the game over his career but he certainty has the talent to be. With Marcin Gortat doing the dirty work, Nene can focus on his low post offense and mid range jumper. When Nene is scoring the Wizards are a legit Eastern Conference contender.
Prediction.
This series is a story of the rise of the Wizards and the fall of the Bulls. The Wizards have the pieces in place for years to come and can challenge any team they face in the next round. The Bulls have to think long and hard next season of what roster moves they are going to make. With Derrick Rose not being able to stay healthy, they have to find another big player to give them some play making ability. Waiting for Derrick Rose may not be the smartest move.
The Wizards close this series out tonight. The Bulls will fight hard but Wizards win 98-92.
| Game 5: | WAS at CHI | Tue., Apr. 29, 8:00 PM ET | TNT |
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