Bulls-Celtics: The Best Playoff Series Thus Far

The playoffs have been uninteresting thus far with one notable exception: The series between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics has been great through the first two games.

Heading back to Chicago, the two teams are even at one game apiece. Chicago took Game One, 105-103 in overtime, and the Celtics won Game Two, 118-115.

What has been especially notable is the point guard play of both teams. In Game One, Derrick Rose had 36 points, leading the Bulls to a win. He wasn’t as good in Game Two and the Celtics prevailed, thanks in large part to Rajon Rondo, who finished with 19 points, 16 assists, 12 rebounds, and five steals.

The Celtics are playing without their emotional leader: Kevin Garnett.

However, they have gotten great contributions from their other big men: Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Kendrick Perkins. A major factor in their Game Two win was the fact that they had 21 offensive rebounds, compared to eight for Chicago. If Chicago cannot improve their rebounding, they can’t beat the Celtics.