4. Limit Turnovers
Game 1 is always a feel-out game, and both teams are dealing with some playoff nerves and added adrenaline. That usually results in sloppy play and big turnover numbers, which it did for the Bulls and Celtics on Sunday. Chicago turned the ball over 19 times compared to 16 for Boston. But Butler (5 turnovers) and his teammates got lucky, as the Celtics didn’t fully capitalize on the Bulls’ mistakes. Despite coughing up the ball three more times, Chicago outscored Boston 18-17 in points off turnovers.
Hoiberg needs to emphasize ball security coming into Game 2. The Celtics aren’t an elite fastbreak team, but you don’t need to be to take advantage of the Bulls’ porous transition defense.
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