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Dec 6, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half at the United Center. The Warriors won 112-102. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, February 8th, the (25-26) Chicago Bulls will be on the road to take on the (43-8) Golden State Warriors.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 112.0 – Bulls 101.0 with an over/under of 213.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +12.9 (1st) > Bulls +0.4 (12th)
Points per game: Warriors 118.2 (1st) > Bulls 102.4 (23rd)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 102.0 (6th) > Warriors 105.3 (15th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 49.9% (1st) > Bulls 44.0% (27th)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 38.7% (2nd) > Bulls 31.9% (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Warriors 43.6% (2nd) > Bulls 45.6% (17th)
Turnovers committed per game: Bulls 12.9 (12th) > Warriors 14.8 (tied for 24th)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 14.4 (tied for 7th) > Bulls 12.7 (tied for 22nd)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 47.2 (1st) > Warriors 45.1 (5th)
Assists per game: Warriors 31.1 (1st) > Bulls 21.1 (tied for 22nd)
Summary:
Golden State is (8-2) in their last ten games while Chicago is just (5-5). The Warriors are clearly the better offensive team averaging 15 points and 10 more assists per game than Chicago. Golden State is the 2nd best perimeter shooting team while the Bulls rank dead last. The Bulls rank 6th in fewest points allowed so I like their odds of holding Golden State under their season average of 118.2 points per game. The Bulls do a decent job of taking care of the ball so that should limit the transition threes that Golden State uses to blow teams out. Chicago leads the league in rebounding and should be able to do some damage on the interior. Golden State is (22-3) at home this season whereas Chicago is just (10-15 on the road. Ultimately, I think Chicago’s lack of three point shooting will not allow them to keep up with the highest scoring team in the NBA.
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