Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade does not think believe that the eighth-seeded Bulls will be easily swept by the top-seeded Boston Celtics:
Wade on Celtics: "I think it’s going to be a tough series. It says 1-8 but I think it’s going to be a little tougher than that."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 13, 2017
The Celtics have been up-and-down all season long, in part due to injuries and in part due to general inconsistent play and inability to hold on to leads. Despite the inconsistencies, Boston finished with 53 wins and the no. 1 seed.
The Bulls, on the other hand, barely squeaked their way into the playoffs. They finished with a record of 41-41, and head coach Fred Hoiberg struggled all season long to find a successful rotation.
The Bulls found some (relative) success after Dwyane Wade went down with an injury. Without needing Wade, Rajon Rondo and Jimmy Butler on the floor at the same time, the Bulls were able to surround Rondo and Butler with more shooting, in the form of Nikola Mirotic and Paul Zipser.
Wade hasn’t been back for too long, so the Bulls may need some time to adjust their rotations.
