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Bold Predictions for Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks in 2015 NBA Playoffs
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No one quite knows where to put the Bulls. They were on a shortlist of championship contenders early in the year, then dismissed later in the year due to injuries. Now, their key players are back. Does that make them a contender again? We'll see. One non-bold prediction for this series with the plucky Bucks: it will be fantastic to watch.
5. Derrick Rose plays the whole series
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5. Derrick Rose plays the whole series
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It's weird that this is a bold prediction, but with Rose, anything predicting health is bold. I have a good feeling about him, though. He's had time to rest going into the playoffs and hasn't been asked to do as much on the court as he used to, what with the emergence of Jimmy Butler, Pau Gasol and even Nikola Mirotic.
4. Zaza Pachulia ends up in an altercation with a Bulls big man
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4. Zaza Pachulia ends up in an altercation with a Bulls big man
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My first guess would be Joakim Noah. Zaza's a passionate guy and the Bulls' frontline (minus Pau Gasol) is really aggressive. Side prediction: possible dust-up between Giannis Antetokounmpo and anyone on the Bulls. He's got that young swagger that veterans might want to put him in his place for.
3. Michael Carter-Williams gets 30 in a game
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3. Michael Carter-Williams gets 30 in a game
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MCW has some playoff magic in him, and I'm sure of it. He's heard the nationwide scoffs at Milwaukee's offense since he was acquired, and he's heard all the people saying Victor Oladipo deserved last season's Rookie of the Year award. It's time for him to shut those cries up, and he will do that in this series.
2. Pau Gasol averages 20/10 in the series
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2. Pau Gasol averages 20/10 in the series
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Pau had a 46-point explosion against the Bucks this year, as their size in the frontcourt leaves a lot to be desired. Gasol is a playoff mainstay that knows when to turn on the jets, and he'll be asked to do plenty on offense, as he has been all year for the Bulls. He'll probably be a liability on defense, though.
1. Bucks win in seven
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1. Bucks win in seven
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There it is! Bucks win. They're young, they're different, they're energetic and they've got a lot to prove. Coach Kidd is building something special in Milwaukee, while Coach Thibodeau is on his way out of town. I think this bodes well for the Bucks. Regardless, it should be a great series!
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Casey Sherman is a writer for RantSports.