Can Bulls get to NBA Finals?

As the Bulls are set to open the season Tuesday night at New Jersey, tell us what you are expecting and hoping for this season. Is the Eastern Conference finals the realistic goal, or can the Bulls progress right into the NBA Finals? Do you expect Luol Deng, Ben Gordon and Tyrus Thomas to continue to improve? Will rookie Joakim Noah have a big impact? What about newcomer Joe Smith? Tell us what you think at sportstalk@dailyherald.com. Please limit your comments to 200 words and include your name, hometown and daytime phone number (for verification purposes).