Chicago Bulls: 5 Keys To Forcing A Game 7

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the Chicago Bulls are on the brink of elimination against a LeBron James-led team.

But unlike the last few years, Chicago still has a shot at exorcising their King James demons and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals — even with their current 3-2 deficit.

In the last two games, James has decimated Derrick Rose and the Bulls, knocking down a game-winner in Game 4 and carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers to last night’s Game 5 win with a masterful performance. Heading into Game 6, the Bulls will try to stave off elimination…despite the fact that they may have been the better team so far in this series.

Let’s face it; the Bulls gave that Game 4 away. Also, if the officials hadn’t missed David Blatt trying to call timeout with no timeouts left (an offense that would have given Chicago a free throw and the ball back), and if they hadn’t given Cleveland a chance to plan their last play with a phantom timeout (due to a video review), LeBron’s game-winner may never have happened.

That being said, if my aunt had balls, she’d be my uncle. Looking ahead to Game 6, it’s “no excuses” time for the Bulls.

Here’s a look at what has to happen in Game 6 for the Chicago Bulls to even the series and send this thing to an epic and decisive Game 7.

Honorable Mention: Getting Literally ANYTHING Out Of Joakim Noah

Honestly, this would normally be higher on the list. But Noah clearly looks banged up, so expecting him to suddenly find his offense and/or start protecting the rim like he once did just doesn’t seem like something we should waste any more words on.

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