In 7 games series, the team that wins game #1 goes on to win 80% of the time. The reason for that is 2 teams come into a game one with their gameplans. One teams gameplan/style of play is superior to the other which forces the losing team to become reactive & adjust.
Chicago's offense is mostly perimeter & Detroit plays good perimeter defense. If they can't get open looks on the perimeter, they have to score on 2nd chance points, off turnovers, fast breaks, FT line ( breaking down the D off dribble penetration.)
Detroit won't allow Chicago to completely dominate the boards. Detroit doesn't turn the ball over a lot to give Chicago easy break opportunities. Detroit's offensive tempo doesn't lead to a lot of breakout opportunities for opponents. Chauncey, Delfino, Flip, Tayshaun, Lindsey, etc are very good on the ball defenders who won't get beat a lot off the dribble.
This isn't a matter of talent. Chicago has enough talent to be competitive & win games in this series. It's a matter of matchups, style of play & overall team chemistry/experience. For Chicago to win, a lot of those factors I mentioned have to be in play & Detroit would have to give Chicago a lot of help by say turning the ball over, having bad offensive nights, and/or playing lack luster D.
If Detroit's plays at the level they played yesterday all series, this shyt is a wrap....
Baby Bulls just aren't ready IMO. Miami, to be honest, was a one hit wonder & Chicago always gave the Heat fits due to matchup problems. Detroit is a different animal.