PLAYOFF game thread: Bulls-Heat Game 4

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 11:35 AM CDT in News Comment 41 comments

Another must-win. On ABC, Sunday afternoon, big-time game.

Was Shaq's game 3 an aberration, or did the Bulls find a way to get him on the bench? I wouldn't bet on him being in immediate foul trouble again, but if the Bulls attack the rim like in game 3, good things can happen whether Shaq is in foul trouble or not.

Lets go Bulls!

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Intros

Mike Sweetney...aka Big Footwork????

I love Grant Park in June!! Been there six times!!!

by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 30, 2006 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was about

to say And 1 chandler. I don't think he traveled

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

neither do I...he dribbled once

I love Grant Park in June!! Been there six times!!!

by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 30, 2006 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Red Bull

So does anyone else like the nickname, Red Bull, for Nocioni? I'm not sure what I think about it. Kinda sounds like a commy thing.

I love Grant Park in June!! Been there six times!!!

by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 30, 2006 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like it . Nicknames

Kirk Hinrich: Captain Kirk
Luol Deng: The man from Sudan, Oh Deng
Ben Gordon: Give me all three of these
Andres Nocioni: Red Bull, Noc

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

O'Neil foul #1

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

O'Neil foul #2

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1st quarter

Good defense by the Bulls, it's the offense that's lagging right now. Maybe they're a little too pumped. Ben needs to shoot a little more.

I love Grant Park in June!! Been there six times!!!

by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 30, 2006 12:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good 1st Quarter

I liked what they were doing. Its good that they play both ways unlike miami. If they keep shaq on the bench with fouls and play defense on Wade they should have this game won.

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Watchin it on ABC

and the commentators seem to think this is a must win for the Bulls or else they don't have a shot at winning the series. I feel they can win in Miami. They were also saying this is the biggest game they have ever played in. I thought the Wizards series last year was pretty big.

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Theres Ben Gordon

Give me all three of these

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

frustration

I am beside myself right now. I have to leave to go to a graduation party, and I'm gonna be in the car for about an hour. My stupid friends couldn't schedule this around the Bulls game???

Argh!

Hope Neil and Bill are on their game today.

I love Grant Park in June!! Been there six times!!!

by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 30, 2006 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tyson

Tyson's putting in some work today, got Shaq on his 3rd foul.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

give up points to save fouls

Last minute-plus, pike and pargo in. lead slips to 4 before the half.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice hit benny

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hack a shaq

is that #4?

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

by Superman on Apr 30, 2006 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Noc...

That's 3 straight out of control shots for Andres. I like his aggressiveness, but he's got to do better than that.

The backboard is your friend.

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by simplesinger on Apr 30, 2006 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweetney

Sweets with several offensive rebounds this quarter. Zo looks like crap out there and he's taking advantage.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bill walton

the wanker is actually being challenged a lot by his co-commentators. its really funny they keep on correcting him and telling him hes an idiot in subtle ways. i wanna see him fired.

by Sambossanova on Apr 30, 2006 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

The guy is almost completely incoherent.

The backboard is your friend.

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by simplesinger on Apr 30, 2006 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chandler

is thjere some sort of operation to make his hands bigger or something...at least he can go for the bal. imagine if he would have caught those lobs and dunked them....oh if only...

by Sambossanova on Apr 30, 2006 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

3-guard linkeup

7 minutes to go and Deng's out for Duhon. I know Deng has done absolutely nothing tonight, but in no way is it a better team with Duhon on the floor. I'm scared to death heading into the stretch.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

really scared

I do not like where this is headed...too much like the first 2 games. Close game, Wade will hit some shots at the end.

They can't stop Deng (when he gives a damn), and he's on the bench. I don't understand why they can't force the matchup problem instead of going small just because Miami does.

Absolutely frightened this game is gonna be given away.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Captain Kirk

With the BIG 3!

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by simplesinger on Apr 30, 2006 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HINRICH!

from deeeeeeep

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Chandler

That does not look good.

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by simplesinger on Apr 30, 2006 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hung on

Wow, huge win. I keep doubting this team and am not sure why after games like this.

Hopefully Tyson just has a low pain tolerance and that ankle isn't as bad as it looked.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great, great game

Agree with you, Matt. We need Tyson. The Bulls have a shot to win this series (as me and Sam Smith both said before it started), but they need him. Even if he's playing poorly statistically, another big body makes a difference.

The calls won't be as favorable Tuesday, so I hope they can keep up this shooting.

by Moses Taylor on Apr 30, 2006 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Relive the experience

End of the Bench liveblogged the game today. (Takes an unecessary shot at Taco Bell, not cool.)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Try Baja Fresh, it's better.

Yes, but the Bill Walton cracks were totally warranted. I can't stand him or his son.

They love Nocioni in Argentina.

by Llawred on Apr 30, 2006 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chandler

Im happy but home court is the key so thats why I think the Miami Thugs will win. Don't get me wrong but I want the Bulls to win and think they can. Chandler is the Key though.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 30, 2006 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I didn't

get to see all of the game because of a Confirmation but I liked what I did get to see of it. I recorded it so I will watch it later.

I hope Tyson will be ok. He is kind of a drama king so it's hard to tell. Bulls post game live is on Comcast at 6p.m. so they should know how he is by then.

by sue369 on Apr 30, 2006 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Free Throws

Can you believe the free throw discrepancy today? Heat 21-33, Bulls 32-46. A great testament to our effort and persistence in consistently attacking the rim.

How about the little Family Feud in the Heat teamout before the half? Family Feud theme song "Gary Payton, come on down!"

Be sure to sign the back of your drivers license to be an ankle donor for Tyson Chandler. Hopefully he won't need one.

Bill Walton sure talks a lot about shrinking.........

Norm Van Lier: This is BUUUUUUL'S territory my man!

by chapu chateau on Apr 30, 2006 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Error

My bad on that free throw discrepancy, I was looking at last games box score...it was much more significant than that...I want to say we shot 26 more, but i'm not positive...safe to say for a team with Dwayne Wade and Shaq, it's great that we're getting to the line more than them!

Norm Van Lier: This is BUUUUUUL'S territory my man!

by chapu chateau on Apr 30, 2006 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Injury Update on Tyson . .

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-060430bullschandler,1,3599087.sto ry?coll=cs-home-headlines

"Tyson Chandler suffered a mild-to-moderate sprain to his right ankle and will be listed as day-to-day, Bulls officials said Sunday.

Chandler's injury came with 26.3 seconds left in the Bulls' Game 4 victory over the Heat on Sunday.

Chandler was hurt as the teams battled for a rebound. He stayed on the floor, writhing in pain after the Bulls called a timeout, and then had to be carried off the floor."

We're lucky, because it looked a hell of a lot worse than that. He was just terrible today, so I'm not sure what we're going to get out of him now.

by Big D on Apr 30, 2006 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought Tyson had a very good game

his numbers sucked, but he was doing a lot in there, and is their best defender against Shaq.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 30, 2006 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeez

I thought Tyson had a good game too. Not good numbers but he caused some offensive fouls on them and some turnovers too.

by sue369 on Apr 30, 2006 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch!

It just looked like he tweaked it, with some ice and rehab it should be okay.

I sprained my ankle way worse than that.

They love Nocioni in Argentina.

by Llawred on Apr 30, 2006 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skiles post game

He called Noce " a man." He said he's got experience, is a great defender. And He's a man. Genuinely tough, as opposed to having false bravado. Hmmm.

He also said he doesn't understand why Kirk isn't on the all defensive team. Me too, Scott, me too.

by KT on Apr 30, 2006 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

M.A.N.

haha, man, that just made my day. well that and the bulls win. i never knew that luol and nocioni were reporters. and that the last movie andres watched was the transporter 2. this stuff is gold! how come comcast can't get this kind of coverage?!

Norm Van Lier: This is BUUUUUUL'S territory my man!

by chapu chateau on Apr 30, 2006 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs