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Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, February 25th, the (28-29) Chicago Bulls will be on the road to take on the (39-16) Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 107.9 – Bulls 99.2 with an over/under of 207.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +5.3 (4th) > Bulls -0.7 (16th)
Points per game: Cavaliers 111.3 (3rd) > Bulls 102.1 (23rd)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 102.8 (7th) > Cavaliers 106.0 (tied for 18th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Cavaliers 46.5% (7th) > Bulls 44.0% (27th)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 39.0% (2nd) > Bulls 31.6% (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Cavaliers 45.5% (15th) > Bulls 46.1% (22nd)
Turnovers committed per game: Bulls 12.9 (tied for 11th) > Cavaliers 13.4 (tied for 15th)
Turnovers forced per game: Cavaliers 12.9 (19th) > Bulls 12.6 (tied for 22nd)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 46.5 (2nd) > Cavaliers 44.0 (tied for 9th)
Assists per game: Cavaliers 22.4 (tied for 15th) > Bulls 21.2 (tied for 21st)
Summary:
Cleveland is (8-2) in their last ten games while Chicago is (5-5). Cleveland will be without their all-star power forward Kevin Love who is out with a knee injury. Without Love, the Cavaliers are a little thin on the front line. The lack of size is a problem against the Bulls who rank as the second best rebounding team in the league. The Cavaliers average nearly ten points per game more than Chicago and have a huge advantage in perimeter shooting. The Bulls rank dead last in three-point shooting and could have a tough time keeping pace with the high scoring Cavaliers. Shockingly, the Bulls have won five of their last six head to head regular season games with the Cavaliers. Cleveland holds the second best home record in the NBA at (24-5) while Chicago is a disappointing (11-18) on the road.
UPDATE:
Cavaliers’ forward Lebron James will sit out tonight’s game with an illness. Cleveland’s record without Lebron has not been pretty so I like the Bulls to win this one on the road barring a spectacular performance from Kyrie Irving.
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