Miami versus Chicago

Number 1 vs number 2

MVP versus the former MVP

Bragging rights and a trip to the finals await as well.

Let's get down to the nitty gritty.

Point Guard: Derrick Rose versus Mario Chalmers

Okay. The MVP of the league versus some on again off again starting PG. This one is not going to be pretty. Rose has all the confidence in the world, and he should get the best of Chalmers. That is of course if the Heat decide to keep Rio on Rose for the entire series, which I don't see happening. For the time being Rose has the advantage over any Heat PG, but expect to see Wade or James covering Rose in the crunch.

Advantage: Bulls
Shooting Guard: Keith Bogans versus Dwyane Wade

Wade is about the hardest cover in the league. He can switch directions better and faster then anyone in the game right now. And while Keith Bogans is an exceptional defender I do not think he can keep up with the man they call Flash. Wade also smothered Ray Allen, who is a much better version of Keith Bogans in the last series. I can't even imagine how Chicago could have an advantage in this situation.

Advantage: Heat

Small Forward: Luol Deng versus LeBron James

There should be no contest here either. Luol is a good player and can usually find a mismatch against whoever he faces. Too bad he is going up against the best player in basketball right now. LeBron James seemed to exorcise the demons of playoff failures in his last series against Boston. James was playing out of his mind and a huge burden should have been removed after eliminating the Celtics. Expect more dominance and more explosiveness from the once and future king.
Advantage: Heat

Power Forward: Carlos Boozer versus Chris Bosh

Ah, here we go again. Chris Bosh versus another good Power Forward. Bosh has played well in the playoffs, minus one or two vanishing acts. Boozer showed some promise in his last game against the Hawks when he finally hit thew 20 point mark in quite some time. Both are capable of delivering tons of damage, and both are also capable of canceling the other player out. You can expect either a stalemate or whoever gets the better in this match up to give his team much needed advantage.I personally think that Boozer is a little too slow to cover Bosh by himself. I think CB is going to have the advantage all series long in this position. Boozer might have more rebounds in the end, but Bosh should abuse him on the offensive side.
Advantage: Heat

Center: Joakim Noah versus Joel Anthony

Both players are undersized for their position, but both also play with tons of emotion and energy. Noah has the size advantage over Anthony and for that he seems to have the advantage. Noah can also seemingly find his own shot and produce on the offensive side where as Anthony can not. (and should not. Not NEVER!)

Advantage: Bulls

Bench:

If only the Heat's bench could do anything consistently. They would be invincible. Other then the big three, no one steps up to help produce numbers. I have to give it to the Bulls bench which consists of Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer, and Taj Gibson.

Advantage: Bulls

Final thoughts? while on paper in those categories it seems like the Bulls are favorites, I will not ever doubt the fire that burns within James and Wade. When those two players are playing their best, there isn't a team in the league that can stop them consistently. Plus, they are MY favorite team, so yeah i am not picking against them.

HEAT WIN IN 6 GAMES!

GO HEAT!