Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics, Game 6 Outlook: Can the Bulls force a Game 7?

Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeats Orlando 122- 75. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeats Orlando 122- 75. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) comes off the court during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) comes off the court during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

The Bulls season ends

As much as I want to go all in and channel my inner Ricky O’Donnell, I have to say I think the Celtics will win Game 6. The Bulls are reeling and Jimmy Butler is banged up.

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Butler is going to need to be firing on all cylinders for Chicago in Game 6. He wasn’t quite himself in Game 5 and in the fourth quarter, he did not score at all. Stephen Noh over at The Athletic Chicago had a really good breakdown exploring why Butler wasn’t himself in the fourth quarter.

A big reason I see Chicago losing tonight is because Boston has been uncharacteristically bad from the 3-point line. Boston shot 27 percent from 3 in Game 4 and 22.5 percent in Game 5, well below their regular season average of 36 percent.

The Celtics have missed some shots they usually make, and if that happens, the Bulls will be in trouble quick.

If I’m talking myself into Chicago winning and forcing Game 7, then it’s going to be one of those games where Nikola Mirotic gets hot early and can get the Bulls some momentum and confidence early.

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Dwyane Wade is able to tide the bench unit over and not hemorrhage points to the Celtics and Jimmy Butler closes the game out.