TrueMagicFan07 675 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Monday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. EST - Orlando, FL Amway Center TV: Fox Sports Florida _____Vs__ *******MAGIC STARTERS******* (Subject to Change) #4 - Maurice Harkless_#12 - Tobias Harris_#5 - Nikola Vucevic_ #9 - Beno Udrih #44 - Andrew Nicholson 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueMagicFan07 675 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 BULLS STARTERS (Subject to Change) .... C. Boozer_- L. Deng_- J. Butler_- K. Hinrich_- M. Belinelli _______PF__________SF___________SF_________SG____________SG______ MAGIC - BULLS PREVIEW ESPN GO.com Sunday, April 14, 2013 The Chicago Bulls' undefeated stretch against playoff teams is over. Their winning streak against the Orlando Magic isn't. Chicago will try to win its fifth straight over the Magic -- and avoid a season high-tying third straight defeat -- on Monday night when it closes out its road schedule. With a chance to move into fifth in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls (43-37) lost 105-93 at Miami on Sunday. Chicago had won four straight over playoff-bound opponents, including a 101-97 victory March 27 that ended the Heat's 27-game winning streak. Chicago holds the tie-breaker over Atlanta, but it's now one game behind the Hawks for the fifth seed. If the Bulls lose Monday and Atlanta defeats Toronto on Tuesday, Chicago will open the playoffs in the sixth position against Indiana, which clinched the No. 3 seed on Sunday. However, a Tom Thibodeau-coached team is only concerned about the next opponent. "I don't want us thinking about the playoffs," said Thibodeau, whose team is 1-4 since a 6-2 stretch. "I want us thinking about the game against the Orlando Magic." The Bulls, winners of eight of nine over the Magic (20-60), could have Taj Gibson (left knee) back for the first time in eight games and Joakim Noah (right foot) in the lineup for the second time in 14 games. Richard Hamilton can return following a one-game suspension, but former MVP Derrick Rose's return from an ACL injury is still unknown. The Bulls have won their last five at Orlando -- including a 96-94 victory on Jan. 2 -- but they've lost 10 of 13 outside Chicago and three in a row overall to teams outside the playoff picture since defeating the Magic 87-86 at home on April 5. Chicago has won its three matchups with Orlando this season by a total of nine points. Another victory would mark the first time the Bulls have swept four regular-season games against the Magic. Other than that, and avoiding the NBA's worst record -- they're one game in front of league-worst Charlotte -- the Magic don't have much to play for. Orlando, though, wants to finish strong. Tobias Harris and center Nikola Vucevic are doing that, and could be a big test for Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, who is averaging 17.6 points and 13.6 rebounds while posting five straight double-doubles. LINK:__http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=400278923 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueMagicFan07 675 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 MAGIC TEAM REPORT ***UPDATE*** 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Here's hoping they sit some starters, but since they're battling for playoff position, I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NittanyBuc 757 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Really liking that big lineup with Harkless at the 2 and Harris at the 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,033 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Really liking that big lineup with Harkless at the 2 and Harris at the 3. Getting ready for next season B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janders 102 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Really liking that big lineup with Harkless at the 2 and Harris at the 3. E'Twuan is back starting at SG tonight however. KOQ back to the bench, Tobias to the 4, and Mo to the 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Time 186 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Pooped on we get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1n1st3r12 27 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 I think we might be able to squeeze a win out here, we just have to play with same intensity like we played against the Bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1n1st3r12 27 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 Wow Bobcats beating NYK we are offically going to have worst NBA record if they win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 our backcourt is so bad beno couldn't even muster up enough effort to stay consistent in his final contract year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 I'm not worried about the worst record stuff, there isn't a big drop off from 1 to 5 and we are guaranteed a top 5 pick. Plus, it has been like 8 years since the teams with the best odds won the lottery. I don't see a need to worry about that stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
