http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Here's a look at all four conference semifinal series and which teams are now favored to advance.]]> May 13, 2013 03:23:16 PDT Based on recent history, a playoff comeback wouldn't produce the usual returns from Derrick Rose.]]> May 09, 2013 12:44:31 PDT Their chances are slim, but the Bulls have a few factors in their favor against the Heat, writes Kevin Pelton.]]> May 07, 2013 20:48:34 PDT How do the Bulls-Heat and Warriors-Spurs series shape up? We take a look.]]> May 05, 2013 19:48:49 PDT Here are seven of the biggest surprises of the first round.]]> May 01, 2013 04:15:08 PDT If Derrick Rose returns to the Bulls this season, what kind of impact can we expect from him?]]> March 27, 2013 03:53:31 PDT Looking at the chances of the Lakers and others battling for the last playoff spots.]]> March 10, 2013 20:23:10 PDT The race at the top of the Eastern Conference standings is getting interesting]]> January 14, 2013 04:21:08 PST Kevin Pelton projects LeBron James' stats for the 2011-12 season, and determines what losing the season to the lockout would mean for his career numbers and his legacy.]]> September 21, 2011 04:23:15 PDT Kevin Pelton examines the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose. Can the reigning NBA MVP actually improve? What parts of his game need improvement? Can a new teammate offer that missing piece? Can he make his teammates better?]]> August 22, 2011 06:51:49 PDT Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus explains that even though the 3-point shot was the reason for the demise of the Spurs and Magic, they should ditch the long ball completely.]]> May 02, 2011 08:21:22 PDT Kevin Pelton takes a look at some of the trends that helped define the NBA season, and sees that many are still ongoing as the playoffs get under way. Rajon Rondo's wacky slump seems cured; Denver's defense seems real; and more.]]> April 18, 2011 03:05:02 PDT Kevin Pelton spotlights three NBA trends to watch. The No. 8 seed out East could end up being one of the worst playoff teams in recent memory. Plus, how Chase Budinger has changed as a starter and just how much the Jazz have struggled since the deadline.]]> March 14, 2011 05:53:03 PDT In searching for the latest NBA trends, Kevin Pelton explains Chris Paul's recent struggles heading into the All-Star break, how the Bulls have been thriving without Joakim Noah and what the All-Star Game means as a predictor of NBA champs.]]> February 21, 2011 04:15:33 PST Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus looks at the coming week in the NBA with an eye toward fantasy matchups and lists five players with favorable matchups worth starting, five with unfavorable matchups to bench and one waiver pickup to target.]]> January 28, 2011 05:13:53 PST