Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesThe Chicago Bulls secured the eighth and final playoff spot and a first round matchup with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. History has shown the Bulls have next to no shot at upsetting the Cavs and moving on to the second round, however, that does not mean the Bulls will be an easy out.If the Bulls proved anything in last years playoffs against the then defending champion Boston Celtics it's that they will fight until the end. That same fight was evident in securing their playoff spot. After suffering a rash of Tennessee Titans jersey
injuries at the worst possible time the Bulls went through a 10-game losing streak that dropped them out of the playoffs. When the Bulls regained a full lineup they went on to finish the season 10-4. It took until the final day of the regular season for them to get into the playoffs.Now that they are in they should provide a tough series for the Cavs. The two teams split the season series 2-2, but the Cavs played the final game without LeBron James. The Bulls did win an early season game in Cleveland which should provide confidence in knowing they can beat the Cavs at full strength in Cleveland.Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah will be at the forefront for the Bulls. Both players have gone through injuries throughout the season but are now healthy and playing well. The X-factor for the Bulls could beWashington Redskins jersey
Kirk Hinrich. He has suffered through a poor shooting season, but over the last five games his shooting has started to climb towards 50 percent. If Hinrich can provide some outside scoring it will open things up on the inside for Noah and rookie Taj Gibson.Luol Deng will have the tough task of guarding James and it certaintly will take a team effort to try and slow down the King. However, Deng has shown flashes of being able to slow down James in the past. Forcing James into a jump shooter will be a key to the Bulls defense as he is at his most dangerous when he is driving to the basket and getting to the free throw line.The Bulls will need a lot of help from their bench. Brad Miller will provide a versatile scorer and should be able to stretch the Cavs' big men away from the basket and open things up for Rose attacking the basket. Flip Murray will need to come in and provide some scoring punch so Rose will not have to carry the load for the entire series.The Bulls have proved over the course of the season that no matter what type of Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
adversity is thrown their way they are able to overcome it and win and get into the playoffs. It will take that type of character to make a run at the Cavs and the experience of last years postseason will no doubt help them as well. They will have a tough task in round one but they have shown they have no fear and will stand up to the Cavaliers.
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