The little engine that could

April, 27, 2013

Apr 27

7:53

PM CT

By Jon Greenberg | ESPNChicago.com

Gallery: Bulls Playoff Bests

Jordan ESPN Chicago takes a look at the Bulls' best playoff moments and performers.

CHICAGO -- Late in this hard-fought playoff game, with the Chicago Bulls on his back and Tom Thibodeau’s breath on his neck, Nate Robinson couldn’t cool down.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on between Robinson’s ears when he plays his special brand of basketball, just think of the announcer’s voice on NBA Jam.

“I always think I’m on fire,” he said after scoring 34 points in the Bulls’ wild 142-134, triple-overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. “Like the old school game, NBA Jam, you make a couple and the rim’s on fire and when you shoot the ball, the ball’s on fire. I feel like that at times. Well, all the time. When I’m in the game, I play with a lot of confidence and you kind of got to lie to yourself that you can’t miss.”

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Jon Greenberg

Columnist, ESPNChicago.com

Jon Greenberg is a columnist for ESPNChicago.com. He has lived and worked in Chicago since 2003, and is a graduate of Ohio University and the University of Chicago.

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Jon Greenberg, Chicago Bulls, 2013 playoffs, Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, Brooklyn Nets, Nate Robinson

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