Post by cjmjones008 on Jul 9, 2007 0:39:45 GMT -5
It is no secret that Chicago Bulls GM Dave Krupimpski and Raptors GM DJ don’t get along. Both have been central rivals in both BBS leagues and have competed in numerous playoffs. DJ has won the two most recent BBS titles and Dave hasn’t been happy about it. This year they meet again in the second round of the playoffs. One of them will get the last laugh. Until next year at least.
The Hype
The two time defending champion versus the championship favorite. The Raptors defeated the Bulls in the second round last year in 7 games. The only difference this year is that the Bulls are the higher seed. Three of the ten best players (Elton Brand, Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwayne Wade) in the BBS will be featured in this series. The Raptors have the backcourt. The Bulls have the frontcourt. The Raptors aren’t as good of a team as they have been in their previous two championship runs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t do it again. The Bulls despite regular season dominance are very beatable. This is going to be a very close series that could decide the BBS Championship.
The Matchup
C Marcus Camby vs Joel Pryzbilla
Neither is an offensive threat at all. Both are playing because of their ability to block shots and rebound. Camby is more seasoned and a better overall player at this point.
Advantage: Bulls
PF Elton Brand vs Robert Traylor
Robert Traylor is one of the best system players the BBS may ever see. He can rebound and block shots all day. While not the better talent in many match ups, he can still win many of the battles at PF. This is a match up he cannot win. Elton Brand is likely the best PF in the league and will control the low post.
Advantage: Bulls
SF Dirk Nowitzki vs Dwayne Wade
Both are future BBS Hall of Famers . Wade has the titles and Dirk has the better stats. This is as tough of a match up as there is to predict. I give the advantage to Dirk because of his size advantage. That may not be a factor at all, but I think it will make the difference between these two players individual match up.
Advantage: Bulls
SG Joe Johnson vs Gilbert Arenas
This is another very good match up. Joe Johnson doesn’t have near the playoff experience of Gilbert Arenas but he has just as much talent. This is Arenas first post-season at SG which may be a problem. I’m not sure if Arenas is the better player, but it is hard to imagine the Bulls having a better starter at every position.
Advantage: Draw
PG Manu Ginobili vs Kirk Hinrich
Kirk Hinrich is going to continue to get better for the next two or three seasons and will easily be the better PG then. Unfortunately for the Raptors, this series is taking place now. Manu is an amazing system PG for the Bulls and should outplay Hinrich.
Advantage: Bulls
Bench
Neither team has a lot of talent on the bench, but both have what they need on it. Rasheed Wallace would start for almost any team in the league and will be huge in this series. The Raptors lack a player like Wallace on the bench which could also hurt them in this series.
Advantage : Bulls
Prediction:
Just thinking about this series I never would have thought the Bulls matched up so well. The Raptors have taken a couple of steps back this season but continued great success. This will finally be the year Dave defeats DJ.
Bulls in 6
The Hype
The two time defending champion versus the championship favorite. The Raptors defeated the Bulls in the second round last year in 7 games. The only difference this year is that the Bulls are the higher seed. Three of the ten best players (Elton Brand, Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwayne Wade) in the BBS will be featured in this series. The Raptors have the backcourt. The Bulls have the frontcourt. The Raptors aren’t as good of a team as they have been in their previous two championship runs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t do it again. The Bulls despite regular season dominance are very beatable. This is going to be a very close series that could decide the BBS Championship.
The Matchup
C Marcus Camby vs Joel Pryzbilla
Neither is an offensive threat at all. Both are playing because of their ability to block shots and rebound. Camby is more seasoned and a better overall player at this point.
Advantage: Bulls
PF Elton Brand vs Robert Traylor
Robert Traylor is one of the best system players the BBS may ever see. He can rebound and block shots all day. While not the better talent in many match ups, he can still win many of the battles at PF. This is a match up he cannot win. Elton Brand is likely the best PF in the league and will control the low post.
Advantage: Bulls
SF Dirk Nowitzki vs Dwayne Wade
Both are future BBS Hall of Famers . Wade has the titles and Dirk has the better stats. This is as tough of a match up as there is to predict. I give the advantage to Dirk because of his size advantage. That may not be a factor at all, but I think it will make the difference between these two players individual match up.
Advantage: Bulls
SG Joe Johnson vs Gilbert Arenas
This is another very good match up. Joe Johnson doesn’t have near the playoff experience of Gilbert Arenas but he has just as much talent. This is Arenas first post-season at SG which may be a problem. I’m not sure if Arenas is the better player, but it is hard to imagine the Bulls having a better starter at every position.
Advantage: Draw
PG Manu Ginobili vs Kirk Hinrich
Kirk Hinrich is going to continue to get better for the next two or three seasons and will easily be the better PG then. Unfortunately for the Raptors, this series is taking place now. Manu is an amazing system PG for the Bulls and should outplay Hinrich.
Advantage: Bulls
Bench
Neither team has a lot of talent on the bench, but both have what they need on it. Rasheed Wallace would start for almost any team in the league and will be huge in this series. The Raptors lack a player like Wallace on the bench which could also hurt them in this series.
Advantage : Bulls
Prediction:
Just thinking about this series I never would have thought the Bulls matched up so well. The Raptors have taken a couple of steps back this season but continued great success. This will finally be the year Dave defeats DJ.
Bulls in 6