Officiating Played a Role in Bulls Cavs Game

The Bulls put forth a great effort against the Cavs, but in the end they couldn't get the crucial points needed and lost 96-94. The score was close throughout the game, but the Bulls came up just short. They definitely need to upgrade their roster if they want to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference. During the free agency period, the Bulls need another perimeter scorer and some who can score in the low post. Even thought they lost in the first round, the Bulls should be proud of the fact that they made the playoffs this season. They were competing against the Toronto Raptors for the last playoff spot. The Bulls found a way to secure that last spot despite many people doubting them.

The referees also played a role in the Bulls losing. There were two bad calls against back up Bulls Center Brad Miller. He was guarding Shaq when he got the fouls. After getting these two fouls, Miller was forced to sit during the fourth quarter. The refs look like they were punishing Miller for complaining about some things he didn't like. Also Derek Rose scored on what looked like a three point play. The refs would later waive off the obvious three point play. Had the refs allowed that play to count, the Bulls could have tied the game and even taken the lead. NBA Commissioner David Stern needs to take a look a the game and reprimand the refs for the poor officiating they displayed.

Despite losing in the first round, the Bulls have nothing to ashamed of. They secured the 8th spot during a time when it looks like they are rebuilding. If they can add more legitimate scoring to their roster, they will return to the playoffs and will be hard to beat. There are reports the Bulls might fire Vinny Del Negro. I really hope they don't. He has done a great job coaching this team. It's a shame that him and John Paxson got into an altercation over the playing time of Joakim Noah. Both men should have been professional and talked about whatever issues they had without getting physical. I hope that he can keep his job. The Bulls are a good team that will continue to be a contender in the Eastern Conference.