Heat Vs. Bulls, Game 1: Chicago Blows Out Miami To Take Game 1, 103-82

Which begs the question: if you can be so good in one area of the game, but so bad in the aggregate, is that area of the game important after all? It’s no secret that many elite coaches (or coaches of elite teams, more accurately) have largely abandoned the offensive rebound in favor of a stronger focus on transition defense. Zach Lowe of SI.com discussed the gradual decline of offensive rebounding earlier this season.

But is it that teams no longer view the offensive rebound as an important weapon, or is it more fairly assessed as a trade-off -- the chance for second-chance points vs. having four or five guys back -- coaches are no longer willing to make? That the Bulls -- the best defense in the league, and the No. 4 offensive rebounding team -- have it both ways presents a view into this question.

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↵“You lost, therefore you are a woman.” Unless Man-Up is an energy drink Broussard is endorsing. <checks the ESPN endorsement page> Nope. He’s calling them women.

Of course, by the same token, if Chicago’s halfcourt offense wakes up, look out Miami.

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↵Via Blazers Edge