“It’s an amazing city with the most open and friendly people you could imagine,” he says. NBA playoffs: Bulls and Pacers grab final spots as Celtics seal No1 East seed | Sport | The Guardian. This would be a bad look for any player, but it is all the more troubling when it comes to Howard. Chances of winning These Warriors are looking for not redemption after blowing a 3-1 lead in last year’s finals.