Open Game Thread #28: Bulls at New York Knicks
[Thanks again to bullshooter. Like a Noc defensive rotation, better late than never, right? -Matt]
Unless Matt is working feverishly elsewhere, here's a game thread. Curry has been benched and David Lee is the starter. Jamal Crawford is out with a finger. I look for BG to continue to emerge from early season doldrums and the Bulls to take advantage of the Knicks general dysfunction. Also, it'd be nice if the Bulls could get a lead in the second half so that some of the guys could get a more extended look.
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About time!
by boerwinkle on Dec 30, 2007 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
looks like
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Last two possessions show the difference between
Knicks get all the loose balls and Bulls make the stupid passes and fouls.
by boerwinkle on Dec 30, 2007 11:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
When does Joe Smith get yanked
by Scotter on Dec 30, 2007 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It actually
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Tyrus just had 2 turnovers, 2 fouls
by Scotter on Dec 30, 2007 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Will Gray play in the 2nd half?
...he'll play
by Bluelou on Dec 30, 2007 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That isn't a good enough reason.
by Scotter on Dec 30, 2007 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You may forget
by cubbybear on Dec 30, 2007 5:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
who was TT going to matchup against?
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
who would match up with Thomas?
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 11:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich is back?
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 11:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good quarter.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 11:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah in
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
What's with all the traveling calls?
Looks like Noah is in now.
by cranscape on Dec 30, 2007 11:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc is in.
by cranscape on Dec 30, 2007 11:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls are passing well,
If they could just keep the Knicks from getting second chance points, they can easily blow the Knicks out. They run terrible offensive sets and look a step slow in comparison to the Bulls players ( and benching Nocioni-aka Count Chuck-Alot wouldn't hurt either ).
by RogersPark Kris on Dec 30, 2007 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Violett
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 11:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not a stellar run for Noc
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
They're playing well
by gobulls1124 on Dec 30, 2007 11:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
you can see the difference between gray and noah
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
but Noah is quick enough to get steals
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
great pass from BG
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Red is getting upset
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 11:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Officiating is bad
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like Azabulls said
by Bluelou on Dec 30, 2007 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nah
If David Stern really wanted to improve referring in the NBA, she'd be gone.
by KT on Dec 30, 2007 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stacy sure seemed to have a good time
by wjb1492 on Dec 30, 2007 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that fair? :)
by KT on Dec 30, 2007 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fantastic guard play so far this half
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I missed the first six minutes. Did Du or Gordon
Core playing well.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Du started
by cranscape on Dec 30, 2007 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Du started
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I did too
by gobulls1124 on Dec 30, 2007 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc might want to think about sitting down
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 12:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc and Wallace
by cranscape on Dec 30, 2007 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He played well couple of games
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty good half.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 12:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Get Noc out of there.
by chgobr on Dec 30, 2007 12:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls getting killed on the boards
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 12:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now thats the 60 million wallace
by bullsfaninla on Dec 30, 2007 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If one thing has improved since
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 12:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about stats
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And how about
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shooter is right, we are getting
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 12:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With Noah in for Smith
by RogersPark Kris on Dec 30, 2007 12:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gray does have a smooth hook shot
by Bluelou on Dec 30, 2007 12:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice quarter
by Big D on Dec 30, 2007 12:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Really nice quarter.
And Noah getting some significant minutes. Boylan demonstrating that he will stay with a rookie if the rookie plays well.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 12:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Pushing the ball"
Now lets see TT and Noah together.
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Knicks look horrible.
by chgobr on Dec 30, 2007 12:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dude, come on.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct
by chgobr on Dec 30, 2007 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't retract it
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We're beating NY badly.
That tells me we are playing well.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
by RogersPark Kris on Dec 30, 2007 12:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Red's adoration of Aaron Gray
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 12:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's clear that you hate Gray, Matt
by Bluelou on Dec 30, 2007 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if he's an NBA player
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I said IF he turns out to be one... :-)
by Bluelou on Dec 30, 2007 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All they need to do is
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 12:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap the Knicks are bad
by Big D on Dec 30, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eddie's whole offensive game
by RogersPark Kris on Dec 30, 2007 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No need for the
Other than that sequence, though, he is having a great gamr.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the return of
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And we thought Wallace had quit
by Big D on Dec 30, 2007 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
to the Zach Randolph fan club
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
4 min
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 1:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should sit Wallace for awhile.
(The thought of Howard being defended for long stretches by Gray or Noah makes me scared-sad.)
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
a MAN's dunk
by hscs on Dec 30, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even that upset with Gray playing
But why Noc keeps getting so much time is more bothersome.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't agree with you more....
by Bluelou on Dec 30, 2007 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but we need him healthy
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
come on, up 16, lets see some thabo
by bullsfaninla on Dec 30, 2007 1:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A moment of silence
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
now Stace is on the MAN train
by hscs on Dec 30, 2007 1:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Everyone on the court has played well...
His shooting over the last month has been terrible.
I think Boylan has made a decision to sit Tyrus, though.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
at least Noah's playing
Pax should be fired if he used his entire '06 drafte netted 3 DNP players.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wallace is still out there
by Big D on Dec 30, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Especially with Orlando
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gentleman's agreement
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its hilarious how furious Red gets
by bullsfaninla on Dec 30, 2007 1:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by RogersPark Kris on Dec 30, 2007 1:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
5 TOs
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Kniks
by Azabullsfan on Dec 30, 2007 1:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus must have fucked a coach's wife.
Oh, well. So long as the Bulls keep winning without him, he'll remain anchored to the bench.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And I thought the Bulls had problems
by Big D on Dec 30, 2007 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow is a real test.
by 1958ChiTown on Dec 30, 2007 1:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow is the first real test of the Boylan era!
by chgobr on Dec 30, 2007 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully our former defensive player of the year
by bullsfaninla on Dec 30, 2007 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Memo to Jim Boylan:
by Big D on Dec 30, 2007 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just thought I'd point out
by wjb1492 on Dec 30, 2007 1:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Didn't get to
Glad to see they won. Two in a row. Woo hoo!! Sounds like BW played well.
by sue369 on Dec 30, 2007 1:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Tyrus was the coach killer!
I know it's just two games but....
by hhi on Dec 30, 2007 2:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There must be a story behing TT not getting in the
by chgobr on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
COACH KILLER!!
by hhi on Dec 30, 2007 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Changed my blog address check her out
For whatever reason Matt keeps blocking me here but hey it's his blog.
Anyways before he blocks me again I think the Bulls should try to deal Nocioni assuming they keep playing well and moving the ball like this. I don't think Nocioni has a great basketball IQ and if you could get a scoring 2 with size I think that could do wonders for this team. Seeing as Sefolosha won't set the world on fire offensively and he's looking more like a project. If they can continue to play well then maybe getting a slashing 2 guard who can get to the foul line should be on Paxsons list of things to do.
I really like what Boylan is doing here so far. As much as you guys bash Gray I think you have to be fair because you do have to account for his size which creates some spacing. He also seems to pass well to open shooters. So damn give the guy some props he was second rounder I think this guys a great find by Paxson. When I watched him in the preseason I thought he was going to contribute and give Wallace more chances to play his natural 4 spot where he can wreak havoc on the boards. But yeah the team really needs a slashing guard and of course an inside guy but thats hard to find and I'm not sold on Pau Gasol but who knows. I think they should try to inquire about Magette he would fit in perfectly on the Bulls. He slashes and can knock down the 3 ball. Oh he can also get to the line. Anyways checkout my blog.
by JoeJoe on Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're going to see a lot of Gray tomorrow
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"rookie call!"
Bulls lose by 25 tomorrow.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
boo
by bullshooter on Dec 30, 2007 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 game win streak for the magic.
by JoeJoe on Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Believe Nelson is still out
by bullsfaninla on Dec 30, 2007 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Bulls should use the old Shaq
by JoeJoe on Dec 30, 2007 5:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk had
by sue369 on Dec 30, 2007 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
My question is why did he stop in the second half? He needs to be more offensive minded. Good game by Kirk!
by JoeJoe on Dec 30, 2007 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk
by SlamDunk on Dec 30, 2007 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are entitled
by sue369 on Dec 30, 2007 6:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sue
by SlamDunk on Dec 30, 2007 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched it.
by sue369 on Dec 30, 2007 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
Like i said its still a decent game, anytime hinrich is not in foul trouble and is not turnover prown (hell this is true for all players) that is a good thing. Hinrich is getting more aggresive, but hes still not where he was say his rookie or sophmore year. But i think with boylans system (for now) hinrich will be able to get more accustomed to shooting. I am hoping that when we look at his stats at the end of the season, the second half of the season stats will be above his normal careers (at this point im looking forward to something along 17 pts and 8 assists per game. Its no 'second coming of the great white guard' but its good enough to mean something to this team. I also hope hinrich from here on out will show consistency, the last two seasons (including this one) have been a burden, especially when it comes to defending him.
NO...He is not over rated, he is still under rated....i just cant prove that...only hinrich can...
by piccolomair on Dec 31, 2007 3:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Considering he
by sue369 on Dec 31, 2007 8:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the game today
Bulls bench....
-Bulls management might as well trade Tyrus because the only thing I saw him do today was sing to Cheryl Lyn's "Got To Be Real" and give the other players dap... might as well trade for someone that might actually get minutes
-Aaron Gray got called for traveling about 3-4 times & the Knicks were stumbling around like fools for most of the game
-BG had his ususal Madison Square Gordon magic
-Kirk had a good game too - say what you will about him but he is very agressive on D
-In the last minute, Duhon was the only starter on the floor, but A-drain was out there for only about ten seconds before he took a crappy shot
Even tho I didn't get to see TT play, I did get to hear the "Fire Isiah" chants MORE than once hahahAa
by HerAirness on Dec 30, 2007 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't give up on him yet.
by JoeJoe on Dec 30, 2007 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone protest outside the Garden about Isiah?
by chgobr on Dec 30, 2007 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no
by HerAirness on Dec 30, 2007 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus
If you're not sure, here's a comparison:


It's a little freaky, really.
by cubbybear on Dec 30, 2007 6:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
whoa
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 30, 2007 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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