Atlanta Hawks take on red-hot Chicago Bulls at United Center
The Atlanta Hawks will head to Chicago to take on the Bulls this weekend. These teams are both within the top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference and they have been enjoying great seasons. The Bulls own the 2nd best record in the Eastern Conference at 43-20 this season. The Hawks are the 5th best team in the Eastern Conference at 37-26.
In NBA Futures Betting Odds, the Bulls are 15-1 to win the 2011-11 NBA Championship while Atlanta is 40-1.
The Hawks will have to play the Bulls in Chicago, where they are at their best. This year the Bulls have been better than all but one team in the NBA while playing at home. They are 26-4 on the season while playing at home.
There is no secret to the success of the Bulls. They simply have a fantastic defense. They are allowing just 91.8 points per game this season. They are also scoring about 98 points a game on offense. The Bulls are one of the most well-rounded teams in the league and they should be up to the task of the Hawks.
The Hawks will need a big game from Joe Johnson in this one. The Hawks have a solid defense, but they have struggled a bit to score this season. They are averaging just 96 points per game this year. They will need a very efficient offense against the Bulls’ defense if they hope to put points on the board in this game.
The Hawks will also need to win the rebounding battle in this game. Now that the Bulls have Boozer and Noah in the lineup they are a very solid team on the boards.
