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NBA : ATS Matchup
Wednesday 5/6/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
CHICAGO
 
CLEVELAND
+5.5  

-5.5  
+180

-220

194.5
 
91
Final
106

CHICAGO (55 - 34) at CLEVELAND (57 - 30)
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Wednesday, 5/6/2015 7:05 PM
Eastern Conference - Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 2 - CHI Leads 1-0
Board OpenLatest
713CHICAGO194.5194.5
714CLEVELAND-5.5-5.5
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CHICAGO - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfFG PctReb.ScoreHalfFG PctReb.
All Games55-34-1644-4543-44100.849.244.2%55.197.148.743.2%51.3
Road Games26-19+4.223-2217-26100.249.244.7%54.497.249.342.8%51.5
Last 5 Games3-2-1.63-21-4102.052.445.6%56.890.046.439.9%51.4
Playoff Games5-2+0.45-22-5100.651.644.6%59.989.045.939.2%51.1
Division Games13-10-6.712-118-1596.649.742.3%56.992.845.341.4%52.4
CHICAGO Team Statistics
 Shooting    3pt ShootingFree Throws Rebounding 
 PPGHalfFGM-APctFGM-APCTFTM-APctTotOffAstPFStlTOBk
Team Stats (All Games)100.849.237-8344.2%8-2335.9%19-2577.8%551222186136
vs opponents surrendering99.849.937-8344.8%8-2335.1%17-2374.9%521122208145
Team Stats (Road Games)100.249.236-8144.7%8-2337.4%19-2577.3%541021187145
Stats Against (All Games)97.148.737-8743.2%6-2033.2%16-2174.8%511220218125
vs opponents averaging99.349.737-8344.8%8-2234.9%17-2374.8%511122208145
Stats Against (Road Games)97.249.337-8742.8%7-2033.0%16-2174.5%521220218125

CLEVELAND - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfFG PctReb.ScoreHalfFG PctReb.
All Games57-30-8.742-4535-51103.053.345.7%52.198.549.845.4%49.0
Home Games33-11-6.622-2217-27103.354.746.6%52.596.047.643.9%48.2
Last 5 Games4-1+23-21-4101.654.043.4%54.495.647.443.6%49.6
Playoff Games4-1+23-21-4101.654.043.4%54.495.647.443.6%49.6
Division Games11-6+0.76-118-999.850.543.8%53.198.548.245.0%51.4
CLEVELAND Team Statistics
 Shooting    3pt ShootingFree Throws Rebounding 
 PPGHalfFGM-APctFGM-APCTFTM-APctTotOffAstPFStlTOBk
Team Stats (All Games)103.053.338-8245.7%10-2836.3%18-2475.4%521122197144
vs opponents surrendering99.849.837-8444.8%8-2334.9%17-2375.0%521122208145
Team Stats (Home Games)103.354.738-8146.6%10-2738.3%17-2375.4%531124187145
Stats Against (All Games)98.549.838-8345.4%8-2234.1%15-2074.5%491124218134
vs opponents averaging99.549.537-8444.7%8-2234.7%17-2375.0%521122208145
Stats Against (Home Games)96.047.637-8443.9%8-2335.3%14-1975.1%481124218124
Average power rating of opponents played: CHICAGO 94.6,  CLEVELAND 94.9
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CHICAGO - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/UShotsPctREBTOShotsPctREBTO
3/28/2015NEW YORK111-80W-18W190O43-8451.2%581230-7938.0%3813
4/1/2015@ MILWAUKEE91-95L-5L192U31-7441.9%572037-8941.6%5618
4/3/2015DETROIT88-82W-9.5L197U33-8538.8%541032-7443.2%4618
4/5/2015@ CLEVELAND94-99L8W194.5U34-7644.7%551635-8342.2%5010
4/8/2015@ ORLANDO103-105L-7L190.5O34-7943.0%491538-8246.3%5115
4/9/2015@ MIAMI89-78W2W192.5U35-9138.5%631134-8838.6%5314
4/11/2015PHILADELPHIA114-107W-15.5L195O40-9044.4%621037-8941.6%5615
4/13/2015@ BROOKLYN113-86W-2W199P44-8850.0%57732-8736.8%4910
4/15/2015ATLANTA91-85W-5W197.5U31-7740.3%592136-9239.1%4915
4/18/2015MILWAUKEE103-91W-8W186O38-8345.8%641935-8939.3%5113
4/20/2015MILWAUKEE91-82W-8W190U31-8138.3%711332-9035.6%504
4/23/2015@ MILWAUKEE113-106W-2.5W187.5O40-8944.9%601643-10242.2%6412
4/25/2015@ MILWAUKEE90-92L-3.5L189.5U33-6848.5%542634-8739.1%4713
4/27/2015MILWAUKEE88-94L-8L189.5U31-9034.4%601236-8542.4%5517
4/30/2015@ MILWAUKEE120-66W-4W189U46-9051.1%591225-7632.9%4618
5/4/2015@ CLEVELAND99-92W4.5W195U40-8050.0%511034-8142.0%459
5/6/2015@ CLEVELAND              
5/8/2015CLEVELAND              
5/10/2015CLEVELAND              

CLEVELAND - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/UShotsPctREBTOShotsPctREBTO
3/27/2015@ BROOKLYN98-106L-8.5L207U37-8145.7%441640-8646.5%5215
3/29/2015PHILADELPHIA87-86W-17L200U33-8538.8%641734-8440.5%5113
4/2/2015MIAMI114-88W-10.5W195O40-8050.0%521432-7542.7%4116
4/5/2015CHICAGO99-94W-8L194.5U35-8342.2%501034-7644.7%5516
4/8/2015@ MILWAUKEE104-99W-6L198.5O36-7448.6%511842-8450.0%3812
4/10/2015BOSTON90-99L-6L208U32-7741.6%512038-8445.2%5414
4/12/2015@ BOSTON78-117L10.5L197.5U31-7939.2%542446-8454.8%457
4/13/2015DETROIT109-97W-8W205O43-8550.6%571038-8345.8%447
4/15/2015WASHINGTON113-108W-8L190.5O43-9147.3%541642-9743.3%6013
4/19/2015BOSTON113-100W-12W204O37-8245.1%571237-7946.8%4114
4/21/2015BOSTON99-91W-11L205.5U34-7644.7%571833-8538.8%4211
4/23/2015@ BOSTON103-95W-6.5W204.5U38-8445.2%541136-8243.9%5015
4/26/2015@ BOSTON101-93W-6.5W201.5U31-7839.7%59833-8538.8%6414
5/4/2015CHICAGO92-99L-4.5L195U34-8142.0%45940-8050.0%5110
5/6/2015CHICAGO              
5/8/2015@ CHICAGO              
5/10/2015@ CHICAGO              
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CHICAGO: GUARDS: There's no medical reason why DERRICK ROSE can't be 100 percent healthy this year. But, as we saw in abbreviated action last season, his confidence may never come back . . . JIMMY BUTLER will still play major minutes this year, though Chicago's added depth on the wing means he's no longer a candidate to lead the league in playing time . . . KIRK HINRICH will return to a straight back-up role. His defense guarantees him minutes at both guard spots in a reserve role . . . TONY SNELL was inconsistent as a rookie, but has the defensive skill set to play solid minutes . . . AARON BROOKS gives the Bulls a more offense-heavy option to lead the second unit. He has his work cut out for him to claim the role D.J. Augustin held last season. FORWARDS: Despite the rough end to his Lakers career, PAU GASOL still has something left in the tank. He will see fewer minutes in a deep Bulls frontcourt, but he's a great fit on the offensive end . . . It seems like only a matter of time before MIKE DUNLEAVY relinquishes his starting spot. The Bulls now have plenty of shooters on this roster . . . TAJ GIBSON will reprise his sixth-man role. He'll be one of the league's top reserves; talent-wise he's a borderline All-Star . . . Rookie DOUG McDERMOTT will supplant Dunleavy once he grasps head coach Tom Thibodeau's defensive concepts. McDermott is an elite shooter who can get by defensively . . . NIKOLA MIROTIC might have some growing pains, but the Euro star can play the 3 or stretch-4 and has a very good offensive game. CENTERS: JOAKIM NOAH is an elite center, as he's outstanding defensively and has developed into one of the best passing big men in the NBA. The Bulls will do what they can to keep him fresh for the postseason, a luxury they have with Gasol and Mirotic adding depth to the frontcourt rotation. NAZR MOHAMMED is back as a big body with the ability to consistently keep the bench warm.
CLEVELAND: GUARDS: KYRIE IRVING will play off the ball more. With defenses keying on LeBron James, Irving should become a more efficient scorer . . . DION WAITERS will start for the Cavaliers at shooting guard. He shows flashes of brilliance on offense, but like Irving, doesn't play defense . . . MIKE MILLER reunites with James as a part-time floor spacer . . . JOE HARRIS' deep shooting makes him a possible long-term replacement for Miller. FORWARDS: LeBRON JAMES is the MVP favorite. He'll fill up the stat sheet while having these Cavaliers in a position to win every single night . . . KEVIN LOVE is one of the game's premier power forwards. He should have plenty of open looks this season, as he plays off of James. He'll also rack up rebounds . . . TRISTAN THOMPSON's switch from shooting left-handed to righty last season went well. He's a solid two-way player who should see time at center as well . . . SHAWN MARION will be a swiss-army knife off the bench for the Cavs. He can do a little bit of everything and will allow James to get a little rest this season. . . JAMES JONES followed James to Cleveland. He'll see minutes in a handful of games as a three-point specialist. CENTERS: ANDERSON VAREJAO stayed relatively healthy last season, and the Cavs will need him considering their thin rotation up front. He never developed much of an offensive game, but his energy, defense and rebounding fit well alongside Thompson and James.

Because of this information, no power rating or computer score edges are posted for this game.

PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW (CHICAGO-CLEVELAND) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(CORRECTS Game 3 to Game 2 in 12th graf (Eds. mistake))

*Bulls-Cavaliers Preview* =========================

By TAYLOR BECHTOLD STATS Writer

Chicago At Cleveland, Game Two, 7:00 p.m. EDT

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't have much success slowing the Chicago Bulls' pick-and-pop game in the opener before Derrick Rose walked off holding his shoulder in the closing minute.

While Rose's latest injury isn't expected to be serious, the host Cavaliers will be seeking answers Wednesday night when they try to avoid becoming the first LeBron James-led team to drop the opening two games of a series in seven years.

Rose, playing in his first postseason since 2012 due to knee injuries, gave the Bulls a scare when he walked gingerly off the court after banging shoulders with Tristan Thompson late in Monday's 99-92 win. He said it took a few minutes to get the feeling back in his arm but he's not concerned about it moving forward.

When he wasn't finding an open Pau Gasol for one of his five assists, the 2011 MVP was creating his own shots on the way to 25 points while hitting 3 of 6 from 3-point range. He also made a 20-foot jumper to halt the Cavs' rally after they had cut an 11-point deficit to two midway through the fourth quarter.

"High pick and roll is a play a lot of teams run," Gasol told the team's official website. "With Derrick's ability and my ability to make plays for each other and make plays for others we were very effective, and let's see if we can continue to be as effective."

Cleveland isn't likely to keep dropping off Gasol in Game 2 after the All-Star center attempted nine shots with no defender within four feet - and made eight.

"We have to go back to the drawing board and see ways that we can be better with that particular play - when Pau is popping to the elbow and making those shots," James said.

James hasn't been down 0-2 in a series since the Cavs lost to Boston in the 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals. It's a good bet he'll be focused on being more efficient after shooting 9 for 22 while committing six of his team's nine turnovers in Game 1.

The four-time MVP ended up with 19 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, but his teams fell to 41-14 in the postseason when he finishes with a double-double. It was only his fourth loss in 16 playoff meetings with Chicago.

"We all have to be better," James said. "I have to be better. I wasn't that good."

Kyrie Irving paced the short-handed Cavaliers on Monday with 30 points. Iman Shumpert added 22 while starting in place of J.R Smith, who is suspended one more game for striking Jae Crowder during the first-round series with Boston.

Kevin Love is done for the postseason after undergoing shoulder surgery last week. Mike Miller started in Love's place and scored three points in 16 minutes - Cleveland was outscored by 20 with him on the floor - and coach David Blatt said he's considering a lineup change for Game 2.

Without two of their top shooters, the Cavs went just 7 for 26 from beyond the arc after making an East-best 39.6 percent from long range in the final two months of the season. They also allowed Chicago to sink 10 of 18 from 3-point range.

"Coming in, we knew what the circumstances were," Blatt said. "We knew what we were looking at but we had to go through it to learn from it. Now we have and hopefully we come out a lot better."

That isn't likely to be easy facing a Chicago team that is limiting foes to 89.0 points on 39.2 percent shooting in the playoffs. In addition to playing solid defense on James in Game 1, Jimmy Butler is averaging a team-high 24.1 points in the postseason.

Chicago, however, is taking its victory in stride since it won the opener against James-led Miami teams in 2011 and 2013 - when it played without Rose - before dropping the next four in each series.

"You can't get wrapped up in it," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "We're going to have to play a lot better in the next game."


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