1 Chicago Bulls (62-20) vs. 8 Indiana Pacers (37-45)
Inside the Series
Season Series: CHI (3-1)
Scoring Leaders: Derrick Rose (CHI): 25.1 PPG
Danny Granger (IND): 20.5 PPG
Assist Leaders: Derrick Rose (CHI): 7.8 APG
Darren Collison (IND): 5.1 APG
Rebounding Leaders: Joakim Noah (CHI): 10.4 RPG
Roy Hibbert (IND): 7.6 RPG
Key Players
Chicago: C Joakim Noah
Noah is a very impressive talent but have been battling numerous injuries this season. Can he stay healthy enough to keep Roy Hibbert off the boards?
Indiana: G Darren Collison
Collison is a solid point guard, but nowhere near the level of Derrick Rose. Will Collison be able to go strike for strike with the perennial MVP?
Key Matchup
Derrick Rose vs. Darren Collison
These are two teams that have or should have their focus turned to their point guards. Chicago has already put the team's weight on Rose's shoulders and the Pacers should do the same. Collison has the potential to be a serious "x-factor" and Indiana should realize that.
Prediction
Game 1: Indiana 85, Chicago 99
Game 2: Indiana 77, Chicago 104
Game 3: Chicago 101, Indiana 98
Game 4: Chicago 88, Indiana 79
Chicago wins 4-0
Don't blink. Because if you do, you'll miss the entire series.
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