Monday, May 2, 2011

Joe Johnson 34 points lead the Atlanta Hawks to a wire-to-wire WIN in NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Round 2 Game 1, MVP Derrick Rose twists ankle

The Atlanta Hawks have made an epic upset against the 62-win, Coach of the Year, Most Valuable Player christened, well disciplined Chicago Bulls.

On the game of the recieving his Coach of the Year award and with official announcement on the MVP just made, the Atlanta Hawks essentially bullied and dominated the Chicago Bulls led by an amazing performance by Joe Johnson. Ric Bucher said it was easily the best performance of Joe Johnson's playoff career, and he was not exaggerating. 34 points 12 for 18 FGs 5 of 5 three-pointers 5 of 5 free throws, 4 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals.

The night Thibodeau is saluted as the league's top coach, it's Drew who orchestrated yet another Game 1 upset on the road against a higher-seeded team to give the Hawks their first playoff victory in the second round since 1997. And on the eve that Rose is expected to pick up the league's MVP award, it's Teague who came out of nowhere to help hound the explosive Bulls guard into a 2-for-10 start from the field that led to an 11-for-27 finish from Rose.

the Hawks outscored the Bulls 31-24 in the 4th quarter to ensure the win, an amazing showing of an improvement this post-season in clutch situations.

Just as Joe Johnson himself said, he doesn't get all the glory when they win and although it was a great efficient scoring game from him, it was a true team effort with good decisions from everybody, even Josh Smith despite his 3 for 11 shooting this game. He had 8 points 6 rebounds 4 assists and 4 HUGE blocks.

Jeff Teague started bravely and took the challenge of the MVP Derrick Rose, his 10 points 5 assists don't show the great defense he played and how he kept the tempo very well.

The LAST time the Hawks won a 2nd round playoff game was in 1997, when they beat a 1st seeded Bulls team... In the United Center...by a score of 103-95.

Jordan went for 12-29, 0-6 from 3.

Im sure that had to 'Shock the World' back then as well.

Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls officially christened Most Valuable Player of 2010-2011 Reglular Season, NBA Playoffs series against Atlanta Hawks is Tough

Unfathomable.


It is official. The announcement has been made that Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls at 22 years 210 days is the youngest Most Valuable Player of the National Basketball Association since 1946 establishment.

The Chicago-born point guard had a breakout third season, averaging 25 points, 7.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds. After a summer with the U.S. National team, Rose made a significant leap in skill, assertiveness, and leadership on the court.

Almost similar to the last Chicago Bulls MVP recipient, Michael Jordan. He was the last Bulls player to win the award. He won it five times, with the latest being 1998. Earlier in the season, Jordan said Rose deserved the award.

Known for his quiet, humble demeanor, Rose raised eyebrows in late September when he told reporters his goal was to win the award.

"The way I look at it, within myself, why can't I be the MVP of the league?" he said. "Why can't I be the best player in the league? Why? Why can't I do that?"

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NBA Playoffs Series Chicago Bulls versus Atlanta Hawks off to a hot start, score 56-53 Bulls 7:56 left