Boston Celtics (#1) versus Chicago Bulls (#8) After yet another bewildering Fred Hoiberg season, filled with big upset wins against quality opposition (normally on international television) followed by sloppy losses against inferior opposition, the Bulls somehow fell into the playoffs, buoyed by the return from injury of Dwyane Wade. That tendency to play big against distinctly better teams must serve them well here, as that is certainly what they now face in the form of the Boston Celtics, the unlikely yet legitimate number one seed. Having returned earlier than expected, Dwyane Wade will give Chicago all the experience possible, a battle tested poise, as well as significant offensive talent they have sorely lacked. The Bulls have starved for offense all season, and although he will never again be at the peak of his powers, Wade showed in last season’s playoffs (21.4 point average in 14 games and a 22.3 PER) that there is still one more gear in the chamber if needs be. Needs do be right now, and with Wade’s return, Chicago has the slim outside upset chance that would have been non-existent without him. There is one area in this series, however, in which Chicago have not a chance of competing.