For all the talk about Lebron, Rose, Irving, Love and Gasol, Tristan Thompson was the deciding factor in this game. Thompson brought down 12 offensive rebounds. The whole Bulls team had 11.
I watched the game and we had a lead 98-93, and lost it from there on out. Hinrich, Dunleavy had good games. Noah, Gasol with their blocks was very good. That being said turnovers and Thompsons offensive rebounding lost it for us. No Butler the entire game, no Rose most of the second half and overtime, yet we had a chance to win! Wow We are a better team than the Cavs at this time. If we can get healthy.
A healthy Jimmy Butler defends James as well as anyone. A healthy DRose is tough for Irving to deal with. A healthy Noah has more length, quickness and energy than Love wants to see. To our good health.