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Enough of the Playoff Talk Already
 I haven't seen it in the papers, but I've heard TV sportscasters talking about the Chicago Bulls chances of making the NBA playoffs. Technically, the Bulls could make the NBA's second season, but I think it's better to ask if this version of the Bulls deserves to be in the playoffs.
The Bulls are 29-44. Have played horribly all season. The only reason they are even mathematically in the hunt is because they play in the weaker Eastern Conference.
I'm surprised how much significance is put on making the playoffs - at least by local sports media yahoos. It's as if making the playoffs can negate a season of sub-par play. If you are a lousy team, but manage to make the playoffs, then you've only extended a depressing season a little longer. Who really needs that.
I remember suffering through the same silly talk back in November with the Chicago Bears. The Bears were an uneven team, plagued with injuries and inconsistent play. Even if they mathematically were in playoff contention, I don't think anyone would have considered them a serious candidate for being labeled the best of the NFL. I know I didn't want to see them being embarrassed in post-season play.
It's no different than the situation we have now. Like the Bears, the Bulls have no right to be in the playoffs. They have played inconsistently all year and have looks like anything but a champion. They don't deserve to be in the playoffs. I wish the talking heads on sports TV would understand this. It's annoying.Labels: Chicago, Sports
posted by Brendan | 10:55 AM | permanent link
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I haven't seen it in the papers, but I've heard TV sportscasters talking about the Chicago Bulls chances of making the NBA playoffs. Technically, the Bulls could make the NBA's second season, but I think it's better to ask if this version of the Bulls deserves to be in the playoffs.
