1ST PLACE BULLS!

Bulls host the Celtics tonight with a 3 game lead in the Eastern Conference race to the Playoffs.

At the Allstar Break I dared to dream we might come into this game in a tie with Boston and be able to step ahead. The first two rounds of the playoffs still need to be won but the prospect of a path to the Finals that includes only one series against Miami/Boston is delicious. Hopefully knowing that a loss leaves Chicago two games up with just four games to go (including two of the worst teams in the League), the Bulls will play loose, agressive and well.

It is hard to say that a team that has won 16 of its last 18 is not dominating but the last few games have been tough. I was at the UC when Philly stomped Chicago (third game in four nights, whatever...everybody has been playing since October) and have watched the Bulls really struggle to put away the Grizzlies, Bucks, Pistons, Raptors and Suns.

Boozer and Noah continue to have injuries (though one of the things I love about this team is that each time Boozer goes down, it feels like we get better. OMER!). Hopefully Thibs will have the team's act together tonight, Carlos will play defence & Joakim can get his rebounds.

GO BULLS!