NBA Eastern powers Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics meet Friday
The Chicago Bulls will be heading to Boston to take on the Celtics this Friday. These teams have been two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference to this point in the season and it should attract a lot of attention.
The Boston Celtics are currently leading the Atlantic with a 9-4 record while the Bulls are atop the Central division with a 9-6 record.
NBA Odds have not yet been posted for this game.
One of the key matchups for this game will be between the point guards. Rondo and Rose are two of the best point guards in the NBA. Both of these teams rely on their point guards to get things going. Rondo has been known for having a jump shot that is less than satisfactory. Many teams decide to allow him to shoot from the outside. If Rondo has those open shots the Celtics will need him to step up and make them.
One of the main ways that Derrick Rose is able to help out the Bulls is through his penetration. He can get to the hoop against most teams in the league. The Celtics are known for having a solid interior defense. This defense may be able to slow down Rose as he goes to the hoop this weekend. The Celtics have allowed just 93.3 points per game on the season. Only two teams in the East allow fewer points per game.
The Bulls really need a win against a top level team like this. They have Indiana coming up behind them and a victory would help fend them off. The Bulls have struggled on the road this season, winning just 4 of 9 games. This could be a big factor as they head to Boston.
