The media (and most Hawks fans) predicted the Hawks would once again get out classed and swept out the the second round of the playoffs. It's happened two years in row with this same team, so it was definitely possible. Apparently, the Chicago Bulls felt they only needed to show up and the Birds would roll over on their bellies. Thankfully, the Hawks knew better and were able to go into the United Center and come away with a 103-95 victory over the Toros.
As a long time Hawks fan, who is critical of the team because they're so inconsistent, I was really happy that the Birds finally won a game in the first round. I realize the series is still early, but Chicago's a young team who is not playoff tested. If Atlanta can figure a way to stop the rest of the Bulls from playing well, much like they did with Orlando, there is a chance they could upset Chicago and find themselves in the conference finals.
The good thing for the Hawks is all the pressure is on the Toros. They had the best record in the regular season, they hold the #1 seed, Derrick Rose is the current league MVP, and Carlos Boozer was their big free agent. No one expected the Birds to beat Orlando or even win one game against the Windy City, so they should be relaxed and ready to use their playoff experience
As a long time Hawks fan, who is critical of the team because they're so inconsistent, I was really happy that the Birds finally won a game in the first round. I realize the series is still early, but Chicago's a young team who is not playoff tested. If Atlanta can figure a way to stop the rest of the Bulls from playing well, much like they did with Orlando, there is a chance they could upset Chicago and find themselves in the conference finals.
The good thing for the Hawks is all the pressure is on the Toros. They had the best record in the regular season, they hold the #1 seed, Derrick Rose is the current league MVP, and Carlos Boozer was their big free agent. No one expected the Birds to beat Orlando or even win one game against the Windy City, so they should be relaxed and ready to use their playoff experience
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