After cruising to a Game 1 victory, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a little trouble getting past the Chicago Bulls in Game 2. However, they were able to get past the Bulls, beating them 112-102. The Cavaliers were carried by F Lebron James 40 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. If there was any game the Bulls were going to steal in Cleveland, it was Game 2. The Bulls made it interesting last year against the Boston Celtics, losing in 7 games. However, this isn't the mediocre Celtics teams without F Kevin Garnett. The Bulls might take Game 3 or Game 4 at home, but the Cavaliers will close them out in Game 5.
The Utah Jazz did what they had to do, despite not having C Mehmet Okur and F Andrei Kirilenko. They beat the Denver Nuggets 114-111, which tied the series at 1. G Deron Williams scored 33 points and dished out 14 assists in the win. While many people think the injury to Okur is terrible for the Jazz, it benefits F Carlos Boozer a lot. He is now able to be a natural forward, instead of being on the block with Okur on the perimeter. However, the Jazz success ultimately depends on Williams, and he got the job done. Now the Nuggets have to go to Utah and win a game. It's possible, but it's going to be hard.
The Cavaliers aren't really playing hard enough against the Bulls because they are the least of their worries. The Cavaliers probably won't have much to worry about in the next round either, having to play either the Boston Celtics or the Miami Heat. They should be able to sweep both of them. The Eastern Conference Finals will be the biggest issue if they play the Orlando Magic again. Meanwhile, the Jazz now have the opportunity to win all of their home games and win the series. I still think the Nuggets will get one back in Utah, and eventually win in 7.
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