Cavs/Bulls Game Two Preview and Pick: Bulls to get Physical

CLEVELAND - APRIL 17: Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after a foul call while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 17, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 96-83 to take a 1-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Game 2 Preview and Pick

Joakim Noah has to keep his mouth shut and stop giving Cleveland bulletin board material. After saying “Cleveland Sucks” after on Sunday game two is here and things could get testy.

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The Cavs made quick work of the Bulls in game one and they are back to do it again in game two. The line is set right around the same place it was in game one. Although the Cavs are the better team you have to think that they are convinced they will beat the Bulls in this series. The Bulls are promising to be more physical in Game 2. This is sound strategy. They are not going to grow and so they are going to have to make up height in toughness. It can work, especially in short spurts. It means they will probably be more aggressive in chasing and attacking loose balls. Look for more loose ball fouls both ways because of it. But it isn’t just the big men who need to step up. Rose avoiding contact when driving and, therefore, took low percentage shots and kept the Cavs’ bigs out of foul trouble. Look for him to look to draw more contact on his drives. For the Bulls’ offensive adjustment, look for more screen rolls involving Brad Miller. Chicago wants to punish the Cavs for doubling Rose off screens by setting up Miller for a jumper. The Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. The Bulls 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up. loss and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. The Bulls keep it close with the new style but look for this game to get heated.

Play: Bulls +10.5

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