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PLAYOFF Game Thread: Bulls vs. Pistons Game 3

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Just show me something, Bulls. There's only so many ways to post 'gawd damn they stink'.

The margins of defeat have been so bad that home court alone won't make up for it. They have to play a LOT better as a team, and if the core guys don't play well it won't really matter what Skiles does in panic mode after an early deficit.

I don't believe much in a game changing the 'momentum' of a series, so winning tonight may not mean much. But it's far better than the alternative.

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I have
no idea what to think of tonights game. Hopefully they come out ready to play in the first ten minutes.

They just said that Ben W. just arrived at the UC at 6:45. He's an hour and a half late by league standards. What the hell is up with that?

GO BULLS!!!

If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Remember
The last time Ben acted out, the team pulled itself out of a losing streak because the drama "focused" the team (or so Ben says).

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then I
hope they get the same results.
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now they
say he was only 15 minutes. Traffic maybe.  
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

perhaps...
...a little pre-game trim...   :-)

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

As if tonight's not stressful enough
we get Stephen A. in the pre-game?

Although listening to Zo try to explain how Miami got swept by the team that is getting swept almost makes up for that!

Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Commentator
Anyone know who's doing the game? Hubie or Walton? I'll be really disappointed if it's Walton.

by nas on May 10, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll be really disappointed if it's Walton.
Walton and Collins have no business being in this business...   :-)

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Commentator
While we're at it, Reggie Miller is terrible as well.  Jeez.  

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

meh
Anything is better than Jon Barry. Walton has his moments, and most them are awful and annoying, but there's a good blasting of a player every once in a while.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anything is better than Jon Barry
...okay...I'll give ya that one.
But BW is SUCH a goober...he even talks through his nostrils...

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man, I'm not sure I could handle Stephen A.
and Bill Walton on the same game.  Although then the Bulls would have to play great, right?  Because surely 3 bad things can't happen on the same night, right?

It's my birthday, and I turned down all sorts of options to sit at home and watch the Bulls - they can't disappoint me!

Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

last time I invite you to Hooters
Heck - I invited him to the GAME!!    :-)

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
Him=her
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Him=her
Oops...busted...    hehehe

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Happy Birthday!!!
Hopefully the Bulls will get a win for you.
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what I asked for.
I'm definitely holding out for the W tonight.
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

They have to play a LOT better as a team
...I finally got my laptop set up wireless so I can watch da game AND write stuff here...
So DA Bulls will pull this one out - 'cuz I say so dammit!

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

What the hell is wrong with Wallace?
What did he have to do that was so important that he couldn't make it on time? Do his hair?

by miserabull on May 10, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Pistons
play even better on the road, while the Bulls usually fade in must-win situations (New Jersey). Yea... it's gonna be ugly.

by vlad001 on May 10, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Announcers
Mike Breen and Mark Jackson

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Have
they even done a Bulls game this year? I remember Barry, Walton, and Brown, but not Jackson.

by nas on May 10, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

BG being aggressive?
Sounds like he's trying to take it to the hole tonight.  Good good thing.  

Are the missed shots heavily contested or are the Bulls just off target right now?

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes he is
He needs to keep it going.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

are the Bulls just off target
pretty much...but they're gettin' it goin' with TYRUS....yesssss!

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

TT
is officially in the game

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

And the rebound
It's just a rebound, of course, but it was in traffic and certainly spectacular.

Ty-Rise, anyone?

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was definitely on the way up.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I know
It's perfect, isn't it? And so true.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I was sure it was just watching but the replay confirmed it.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow...
up after the 1st q....nice!

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe whatever had 'Sheed grimacing
will keep bugging him - not that I want a serious injury or anything - but maybe just a little tweak or something...  ;)
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

LUOL!
FUCKING TAKE IT TO THE HOLE.  YOUR SHOT IS NOT FALLING!

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Agree
They need to attack the basket.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

true
BG's teardrop works well

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

word
it's good to see da bulls playing BB again

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thhhhhhhabo
needs to hit his free throws. But that behind-the-back move was sweet.

And Rip is a giant pussy.

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

No kidding!
How do you gripe about that one?
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

cool article that was linked
by bill simmons' regarding the old bulls/pistons rivalry.  thought you guys might like it:

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070504/COL08/705040324/1051/SPORTS

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Bulls are playing good D
anyone know the rebound stats? I believe Bulls are winning. Nice work by Bulls.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Watch the stats and the game at the same time
a very 21st century phenomenon.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/boxscores/2007/05/10/21950_boxscore.html

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nocioni
can not leave Chicago fast enough. I feel like I'm channeling PaxJax right now. He's not nearly as good an offensive player as he thinks he is.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd rather have
Either BG or Hinrich taking that shot. I guess this series has just made me bitter about his bricklaying.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

umm...
anyone notice the score right now?
Looks like a 1st Q score - not halftime...
Greta D by DA Bulls

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

First 3 of the game
Detroit is 0-7.

:)

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Delfino
is now added to my list of Detroit Thugs.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

he's a straight thug... and he comes from a
bob huggins' program.  how could you not be scared??

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow...
holding the pistons to less than 30 in the half...
is that a record?

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone notice..
How loud it is when it swishes the net or hits the rim. Do they have a mic there? My dad and I always wonder while at games or watching on T.V.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

DAMN
GOOOOOOOO BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

22-4 RUN
HUGE! They need to finish this strong.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gave up 10 in the second
wish we'd held them to single digits.

Still, though.
Incredible.

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

absolutely
it was a record when they held us to 12 in the 4th quarter of game 1.

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Couldn't script a better 2nd qtr...
...although that was such a horse-shit bail out call on Thabo at the end of the half to give them 2 FTs.

First qtr Sheed was throwing in ridiculous fadeaways.  You knew that couldn't last.  Loved the intensity that Tyrus brought.

Good to see Noce hit that big 3.  Hopefully that gets him going.

by Granville Waiters on May 10, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

We all knew...
Bulls win this game, it's a whole new series.
Everyone - even the pistons know that DA Bulls can beat them and DID beat them several times during the season.
All da bulls gotta do is play to their ability..
sounds easy enough, right?  

Riiiiiiiight.....         :-)

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta love Capt. Kirk with his Jason Kidd
impression.  6-6-4 for the first half.  i'll take it.

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

I saw the fear in Tayshaun's eyes
Great half, Bulls!
"Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation." -Michael Jordan

by cubbybear on May 10, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Our boys are back!
It's so great to see them playing with confidence, and especially to see the reward for that on the scoreboard.
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

If I was Stuart Scott
I'd give that first half a BOOOOYAHH!

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I can't wait to hear Amare
call Bowen a cheap-shot artist.  That will be great.  Hopefully he doesn't throw the first punch in the next game.  Do the Suns still have Tsiakalidis on the roster?

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Not much production from Marcus Fizer...
er, Jason Maxiell.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

They absolutely
have to play as hard in the second half. I'm almost giddy about the first half. Their defense has been fantastic.

Thabo and TT came in and did great too. Very nice to see.

Please don't have a let down in the third quarter.

If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Sue
While I recognize the sentiment, I almost wish you'd change your quote to avoid any negative thoughts being in print for this second half.  either that, or just knock on wood :)

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thabo and Tyrus (TNT)
should be the 3rd quarter let down cure.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice of you to join us
Ryan.

(Sorry, I really can't get over that.)

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

They do
bring excitement to the game.
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

The good thing
is that Chicago can still play a lot better than they did, at least offensively. Their timing and passing continues to be off, but at least they're getting there. Bulls have to keep up the energy for a Detroit run.

Gordon was key to getting that energy going. Once he started, Deng and Kirk finally started hitting after sluggish starts.

by nas on May 10, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice
contributions from Tyrus and Thabo too. Tyrus' dunk 2 seconds into him coming in was great.

Fantastic defense by PJ in the second quarter. He looked like a different player.

by nas on May 10, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

PJ did play well.
He needs a good game.
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

HERE WE GO
INTENSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITYYYYYYY

by babybulls on May 10, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Now if we could just get everybody here to do the same!!!!  Lets go Bulls Fans!!

by babybulls on May 10, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have all this energy
I been lifting weights the entire game. I want to go outside and dunk on my little short hoop but I can't cuz this game is important. RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWR

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I did the opposite
and got my joejoe on I'm halfway into a case of longnecks.  Did anybody else find that camera angle a little weird?

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Got my joejoe on"
NICE
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

That camera angle
I did not like. It was very awkward

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

GA is pussyfooting the issue
Bowen stuck his leg out again and kicked Amare.  He should be suspended.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Tyrus' shooting is horrible
Does anyone know what Tyrus's shooting % is minus the dunks? I don't think I've ever seen him make a shot that wasn't a dunk. He needs a jumper bad.

by Hiryu on May 10, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

he doesn't need to shoot right now
and his jumper was credible in college, it should come around for him eventually.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, kind of like Tyson in that regard...
...although as Pax said, he's not in there to take jumpers.

by Granville Waiters on May 10, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then he should stop taking them
...until he has more confidence or ability. He's blown 2 already.

by Hiryu on May 10, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
Greg Anthony is an idiot

by babybulls on May 10, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

you can tell the league
didn't want them to play up the "Bowen is dirty" angle.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

i miss the old nba when you were guaranteed
some action... like those old heat/knicks series.  now melo throws a slap and gets suspended for 15 games.  back then a whole team could be in the brawl and only lose 1 game.  sigh.

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fearless prediction
This thread exceeds 250 posts by the end of the night.  Would that be a record?

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

NM
The last game post was ~400.  Don't listen to me.  I should just shut up.  SHUT UP!

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep it going.
I'll be back after the game.
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I'll continue to shove my foot in my mouth.  Should be good for at least a dozen more posts!

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would that be a record?
What would be a record would be if most of the posts were POSITIVE...

Now THAT would be somethin'!

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kirk
way to stick it to the refs

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

the key
how gassed hinrich gets chasing Hamilton.  If he can keep the oxygen flowing and make it past the 3 minute mark like he did in the first half the bulls will be in good shape.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I just want
Tyrus to DECK somebody. Pistons are all pussy punks.

Maybe we could bring Sweets in...

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

... you want someone to get decked, right?
Sweets would eat someone if he got let loose.

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prince's freakishly long arms?
Just like a buffalo wing.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kirk Hinrich
"tremendous athleticism."  I want that in the permanent record.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Weird camera angle again
I can't tell if it's the beer or the angle that's making me dizzy.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

His fun
was rather small ompared to Noc's full on Grand Canyon funk.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

funk*
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everybody is playing better
I know Matt doesn't like it, but the home cooking is making a difference.  

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

absolutely
i think golden state would agree that home-cooking matters

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Ben Wallace looking to create
"Not what they want!"
And, of course, a 24-second violation.
C'mon back, Gordon and Hinrich.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Fucking Skiles
these guys are tired.  Make a sub.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoo...
Let's hope some smart subs can stop the bleeding.

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

another 3rd quarter of death
to make a 15 point lead a 5 point lead.

At least it's a lead.

by Grass on May 10, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Funny how a big run starts with a sketchy call...
...if it's a goaltend on Tyrus than you have to call a goaltend the other way.  Ref didn't call it and the Pistons are off....Frustrating...

by Granville Waiters on May 10, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

a big run starts with a sketchy call
agreed.
I'm starting to believe that the NBA wants the pistons matched up against Labron (their golden boy) and no matter what the bulls do it won't matter...

I hope I am wrong...

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who's Labron?
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whatever...
We played like shit that quarter. The Pistons didn't need the officials' help.

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 10, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's just
a copout. Truth is, Bulls have sucked the big one this series. The League has nothing to do with it.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

If that's what they want, then they're idiots...
...b/c no one outside of Cleveland and Detroit will watch.

My beef isn't with the league, just that one call that seemingly turned the tide for Detroit.

Like I said, if it's a goaltend on Tyrus then call it the same the other way.

It was a 13 pt Bulls lead on at that point, should have gone to 15.  Instead that spurred Detroit's run.

by Granville Waiters on May 10, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

round of applause
for Rip for eventually stringing together enough words for three sentences in that clip.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Noc as a spark?
And then he gives Chancy a wide-open 3.
Typical.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Sheed
clobbers Luol - no call - then he gets his tude up and throws a 3...

Can the refs give them anymore help?

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude, save the Ref Conspiracy
Wallace smacked the living daylights out of the ball, and the ball only. He didn't get any of Deng. Great block by him. What I'm more worried about is how there was no call made after the collision Gordon was in after the block. That's poppycock.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

FUCKING SHEED
God damnit Skiles, you'd better have a hell of a speech.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

at halftime
only rip was in double figures... now 3 other pistons are in double figures as well.  ouch.

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

the guys are gassed
you can see it.  Matt is going to have a field day with this comment, but Skiles has got to put someone else in for at least a breather.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

I knew
Mat didn't believe in moral or momentum. He doesn't believe in fatigue, either?
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

fatigue
is the redheaded step-child of energy.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fatigue can lose games
Energy can't win them.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

but then...
how can he use the energy excuse?

its so much better than the talent gap or coaching gap excuse

by fireskiles on May 10, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's your problem with Skiles?
You one of those FreeDarko fellows?
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

killer run
the offense is in shambles

by fireskiles on May 10, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

everybody is gassed
and waiting around for somebody else to make a play.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

gordon is at least still shooting
deng... hey welkcome back to the game

by fireskiles on May 10, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

put tayshaun's ass on the wood
unreal how his skinny ass can keep dunking on us.

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Noc
pulled a Tyrus on that pump fake.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on guys.
Deep breath - find something somewhere for 9 more minutes of this.  Pleeeeaaaasssse!
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

through 200 total team minutes
we've got 24 from the bench.  I thought this was supposed to be a little bit deeper bench than that.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Doesn't his monotonous voice sound hypnotizing?
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does he really?
Well, hot damn.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is one scary person
His voice creeps me out. But i love the Yao thing that is so funny the guy on top with Yao's face. I laugh.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know what, they are. I totally see it now.
I bet they have the red, white, and blue colors underneath those shirts of theirs.

</sarcasm>

"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Correction
the Bulls are giving it to the pistons

or at least trying to...

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 10, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuuuuuuuucking A
I hate Rasheed with an undying passion.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Somehow I knew joejoe or Vlad
were going to turn up before we got out of this one.
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

A ladies intuition?
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

They aren't too hard to predict.
Game starts getting rough, joejoe shows up to tell us all how much the @*(^@!( team sucks - and does it one line at a time in about 10 posts.

And Vlad shows up to tell us how his "They're gonna lose big" prediction was right after all.

Can't take credit for something so obvious!  ;)

Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

CHICKEN SHIT TEAM
UP BY FUCKING 18?
God please win tonight.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 10, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Calm down turbo
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

A sweep by Pistons
I continue to say STUPID BULLS. Absolutely no heart!! No future for these guys. Trade!!

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh NO!
The Negative Nancys and Neds have arrived

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go.
No more, just go vlad. Please.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

one more non box out by PJ
but he's such a vet presence

by fireskiles on May 10, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like the wreck-up crew
are bumping their way to posting now.

Sweet.

"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

no kidding
i like how these guys just wait until things go wrong

by daaaabulls on May 10, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know who's stupider
Them for posting the comments or me for being stupid enough to read and respond.

Probably the latter

"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wallace singing was a disaster
signed, sealed, delivered.

by vlad001 on May 10, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Are you a Knicks fan
or just a professional depressive? What the hell is with you?
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck you Skiles
What is wrong with tyrus!?!?!  why is pj brown playing the entire 2nd half?  He cant even move he is so tired!!!1

by babybulls on May 10, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

i hate skiles can we trade him
what the hell man why didn't he put in Tyrus. It's like the Bulls have no heart. The Pistons can't sweep. The pistons want revenge from when we swept them in 91. I can't stand the Pistons. No intensity. Norm is right. Maybe we should have him coach. What in the hell. Get rid of Skiles he will never go all the way.
Bulls fan till death

by saalikjazz on May 10, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

THIS SAYS ALOT ABOUT THIS TEAM.
THERES JUST NO LEADER AT ALL.
God please win tonight.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 10, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

so
if this is the playoff effort we get from this group, can we really say anyone is untouchable?

i mean some of these passes the last 3 games are just so stupid...not nba plays.

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I do believe
that Skiles blew this by not playing the two guys who game them a HUGE spark in the 1st half - TT and Thabo -

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hopefully, LeBron will
make some noises against the Pistons. These Bulls are just a shame to the City. 50 wins, single-digit home losses, Eastern Conference Finals.... All goes through their toilets. Next year, please make some trades. I am tired of seeing these stuff.

STUPIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

man
just seems like billups can do whatever he wants against us.

frustrating.

got to hit those noc.

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

you're right
Skiles is proving to be the A to B guy.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
we officially passed 250 posts...

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I hateeee Pistons!!!!
Go Spurs, beat them in Finals like 2005. Go every team who can beat these Pistons.

God, turn the Bulls into Beef.

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

one final bad offensive possession
just had to have noc out there

by fireskiles on May 10, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I am so pissed at Skiles
for not at least trying to get something from TT and Thabo...

I mean, what ELSE does he have to lose?

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn!
that was their best possession of the 2nd half. If that shot falls, they're right back in it.

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 10, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Joe, do you read what you write?
Do you know how spectacular it sounds? Keep posting man!
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is shit
feree throws and turnovers...and this series is over.

by Sambossanova on May 10, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

this is going to be a 20 pt loss
if they keep coming down, bricking and fouling.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take a chance at that...
if it gives us the best chance of WINNING THE GAME!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 10, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

score doens't matter
but how do you expect these guys to hit shots now?

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doesn't matter now...
but they shoulda been jacking up shots at that point... they lost that game in the 3rd when they fell back into the offense where they think they get a point for every dribble.

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 10, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fiddlesticks
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

How can anyone possibly justify
blowing a 19 point in 8 minutes at home, during a must win game. This team will look very, very different next training camp.

by vlad001 on May 10, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy shit Vlad, do you have any idea
what you're talking about?
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nittany
are we the only sane people here?

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

No...
just because no one else is replying to those clowns doesn't mean everyone agrees with them. On the contrary, i don't find the posts worth replying to.

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 10, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm here too!
Vlad is out of his mind. And I'm reflecting my anger from the ASDFM UQIWOERHFSDVJKL game onto him.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

K
good to see I am not alone. Ugh bad lose. I am going to have to throw my elbows a lot at the Pistons fan at my school when we play basketball.

by SRQman on May 10, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

you
don't see this team needing to look different?

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

No.
Add a draft pick, package Du and Noc for someone big. That's it.

Oh, and buy Ty a jump shot.

If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Skiles
did not lose this game.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on May 10, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

so you would change players around
thus maikng it different.

anyone worth a shit will be worth more than duhon and noc, especially if any potential team has watched them in the playoffs the last two years.

we also somehow need to give gordon and hinrich the ability to show up in big games against quality opponenets. that worries me more.

any guesses on what big man the knicks pick could get us?

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't pick on Kirk too much for this one.
He was shooting pretty well until those desparation shots at the end of the 4th, and still hit 6/15 - yeah, it would be nice if he'd hit a few more, but he also had 7 assists and 11 rebounds tonight while playing 47 minutes of guarding Billups and Hamilton.  He's had a rough postseason, but we know he's had great postseasons in the past.
Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Skiles is NEVER a champion coach.
He has bad relationships with many good players.

Let him goooooooooooo!!!

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

wow
the bulls look like a fish out of water, completely helpless

by Grass on May 10, 2007 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Dang.
It wasn't the refs who lost this game, or not even the fact that the Bulls are playing so bad.

Detroit's just the better team right now.

But that's just my opinion. Have at it, wrecking crew.

"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Just one more thing
I just checked detroitbadboys.com through a link, and it's amazing how much of a man-crush they have on this site. Jesus
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 10, 2007 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

of course they do
they're lucky to get 10 comments on a blog.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

the "I wonder wut there tihnking"
sentiment is pretty funny.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck this shit...So pathetic...
this whole year was a joke....We can't even win one game. The Eastern conference is a joke.

by miserabull on May 10, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Disappointed
Sorry you didn't get your birthday wish, wjb1492.

by paxson43 on May 10, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, me too.
Apparently wishing on birthday candles doesn't work after all.  :(

I still love this team, anyway, even if they aren't perfect.  This will end up being a good learning experience, even if it's horribly rough right now.

Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

will end up being a good learning experience
Well put...
It is tough though...I had higher hopes..

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

i had really hoped
last year (or the year before) would have been the learning experiences. oh well.

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, everyone always wants to be the
exception, but as we all know by now from all the talking heads, most teams have taken several years to get to the top.  Bulls lost to the eventual champs last year, this year won in the first round and are down to what could be the eventual champs in a series where they have a tough match-up at pretty much every position.

What I hate is people talking about totally blowing up the team - I don't want to be a rent-a-champ team (hello, Miami) where we (the fans) know hardly anyone and it's basically a year on top then crashing.  I know people are tired of talking about potential, but people also spend a lot of time talking about how the Bulls "gave up" on players who have been traded too soon.  The guys play hard, and I think they deserve our support for getting to where they've gotten.  

I'm sure there will be some tweaks to the team, but I for one will be quite sad if anything major happens.  They were better this year than last, and I have faith in Pax, Skiles, and the hard-working guys on the team that they's be even better next year.  Maybe I'm crazy - I have been known to wait outside in the rain in the middle of the night to welcome back a team coming home off a season-ending loss.

So I apologize for being long winded.  This series has been frustrating for everyone, and part of my personal frustration is reading fans and the media slamming on the team in a way that to me seems unwarranted.

Yanks sign Clemens: more evidence that the evil empire believes money solves everything.

by wjb1492 on May 10, 2007 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

blowing up a team
lead by 3rd and 4th year players who have been in the playoffs for 3 years is ridiculous.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I still love
this team too. Sorry you didn't get a win for your birthday. At least Kirk had a better game.
If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sue, it's all your fault...
you didn't remove your quote and now it's true...
LOL

Actually, it's rather ironic....    :-)

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm use to taking
the blame. I got blamed for Marquis not getting a no hitter last night too. It is what it is.
Disappointed? Of course but I'm still proud of my team.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

they are chokers.
No we have a tag. Chokers.
God please win tonight.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 10, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

The Eastern Conference is weak....
Detroit will lose in the finals

by miserabull on May 10, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope so....
But the Pistons are scary. Spurs have home advantage if they re-meet in the finals. Hard to predict.

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

speechless!!
One season to forget. Man. This is a shame.
Second thought on keep this team or break it up. It's time to make a decision. Ben Wallace, a truly disappointment.....

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

what in the hell is wrong with the buls and skiles
why didn't Skiles play Tyrus Thomas in the 3rd or Thabo? What the hell. His management of the bench this game was terrible. Shit man this sucks. I can't stand the Pistons. Bulls looked like they were giving up. Whatever man. I don't know if I can watch the game on Sunday. I can't stand Flip Saunders he is so arrogant.
Bulls fan till death

by saalikjazz on May 10, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Flip Saunders is a loser.
a proven loser so far until he leads to a title.

by zjuic on May 10, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Smack
Bring on the Spurs.

by Six Eight on May 10, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions  

ooh a Pistons blogger!
Talkin' "Smack." I wonder if you'll blog about "Smack," or just "Smack" talk. "Smack."

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Face it, Detroit
is a better team. The Bulls started out well, Detroit made adjustments at half time and the Bulls react to those adjustments.

I don't understand why Skiles didn't put Thabo and TT back in in the second half. I don't know if it would have helped but I guess we will never know now.

Duhon not playing was a coaches decision.

The tale of two halves. Has been that way too many times this season.

If the Bulls lose this game tonight it won't be the end of the world but you'll be able to see it from here.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions  

been that way too many times this season
Skiles comments about wanting to leave it up to his starters and not play guys like TT -
his coaching is really suspect.

I mean - you are down 2 games with a 3rd on the way - you need to try ANYTHING at that point...

Anyone agree / disagree?

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good Rotation
I was happy with Skiles rotation tonight.  No going deep into the bench.  Nocioni is just off and never got back on track after his injury.

The reason Thabo and Tyrus dont play more is because they arent better than the people who are on the floor.  Its not like thabo was gonna go in there and get a quick 20 points in a quarter or something.  

The main guys have to step up and tyrus and thabo arent the main guys.

by Sambossanova on May 10, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Let me sum up
Skiles blew it tonight.  All year long this Bulls team has played 8-10 guys who knew that they had to play hard and keep the pressure on their opponents.  There is not one single guy on the roster who is consistently dominant at his position.  The Bulls won games because they wore their opponents down with constant pressure applied by a solid rotation of 8-10 guys.

In the first half tonight, Skiles played 8 guys who eventually wore down the Pistons and built a sizable lead.  In the second half, he put one guy (Noc, who has played poorly so far this series) in for 5 minutes.  Now maybe Hinrich can chase Hamilton for 10 minutes at a time, but he's going to need a blow, not moving right over to guard the Pistons best player, Billups.  And even if you think Hinrich, Gordon, and Deng are the "core" and should be in there the whole game, how can you play 37 year-old PJ for 38 minutes?  There's no way these guys can continue to put on the pressure that they need to to disrupt the Pistons on either end, and it was evident on the offensive end in the second half.

Say what you want about any of the Bulls performance, but Skiles is the guy who put them in that position.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Skiles is the guy who put them in that position
well lets just say that he certainly didn't help it...

IMHO...

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I totally agree
They could have done they same thing in the 2nd half  they did in the the 1st. Nocioni sucked in the 2nd half.

Skiles is a great x and o guy but not head coach. I think i'm going to keep rooting for the Bulls and Utah!

Bulls fan till death

by saalikjazz on May 10, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Skiles coached
not to lose in the second half and it cost him.

by bullshooter on May 10, 2007 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

at home to boot!

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

fancy box score
The Amazing-Dissapearing-Rookies game flow is up.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

incredible wit!
First "Smack," now "Ouch." What single syllable word is next?

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here's another!
Leave!

Hooray!

"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 12, 2007 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

hmm
This should have been a win. It really should have.

by rquinsee on May 10, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

live from uc
It's an ugly scene in here.

I can't leave. Too hard to admit that the game went as it did.

I guess this is how it all ends, with a blown 18 point lead.

What did we shoot in the 4th quarter? 15 percent, if that? It was 19 percent when I glanced at the scoreboard with three to go.

Can't win if you can't score.

No real analysis now, just disappointment. Saw 34 games this year, and I can't believe Sunday will be the last.

Maybe we are just too small. I don't know.

by 1958ChiTown on May 10, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey how's this for delirious optimism:
Detroit collapses and da bulls become the first in history to come back from a 3-0 deficit in 7 games...

hey...it could happen..(Norm even thinks so)

by Bluelou on May 10, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd love to
have them make history like that.
Disappointed? Of course but I'm still proud of my team.

by sue369 on May 10, 2007 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

First things first
Goal 1: Don't get swept.

by vlad001 on May 10, 2007 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, think about how bad Cleveland's gonna get it
They're gonna get trashed by the Pistons (who in turn will get donkey-punched by the Spurs), and they'll lose Lebron in 2 years. At least this is a big market team that can attract star players. Cleveland is a dumb, which Lebron will dump to double his money.

by vlad001 on May 10, 2007 11:06 PM CDT reply actions  

...and just think
Cleveland's going to beat New Jersey to get to the Eastern Finals.

Now imagine....if you'd just beat New Jersey back in April.  Hmmm........

by The BBC on May 10, 2007 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

if you think about it (sucks for you)
There are plenty of games the Bulls could have won and ended up with the Wizz, then New Jersey.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 10, 2007 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn...
This Vlad dude is crazy....

Get all beaten down and bring out the "well at least we're a big city and Cleveland isn't" lines....Are you serious...?

Will LeBron leave in 3 years?  Possibly, but at least it won't be to play for the Bulls, whith that dumb-ass headband rule....

I am still rooting for the Bulls in this series, by the way, but I had to react to a stupid comment...

Fear The Sword

by FearTheSword on May 10, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

rooting for the Bulls
because the Cavs have a better chance of going to the Finals
Man, is it too much for just one of you to say "Detroit earned 1 of their last 3 wins over the Bulls". All I ask is 1 of you.

by Boney @ Blog a Bull on May 12, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a fucking collapse
I don't know what to say about the lineup that hasn't already been said.  Skiles hasn't hesitated to use the bench all year (in fact he's used it TOO much), and now, in the biggest game of the year, he plays only 6 players in the second half?  While the starters are blowing a 19 point lead?  Hinrich and Gordon are good players, but they're only human - they can't play the entire second half without getting tired at the end.  I thought PJ played pretty well tonight, but he happens to be approximately 80 years old - there's a reason he doesn't play 38 minutes all the time.  

And it figures that the one backup Skiles does play in the second half is Nocioni, who shouldn't even be out there at this point.  If his shot isn't falling, he's pretty much worthless, and it wasn't falling tonight.  The Pistons had no reason at all to win tonight; they were terrible for most of the game.  Hell, even after blowing a 19 point lead, the game was still right there for the Bulls - but they couldn't take advantage, because all their starters were tired from playing the entire second half.  It's dumb fucking coaching, and that's why Sunday will probably be the last home game of the season.

by Big D on May 10, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

With
the ninth pick in the 2007 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select....

by hlac on May 10, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

New post is up
MiSo Angry.

keep in mind I'm not saying the team should be blown up, but it shouldn't NOT be blown up just because they're young. If that makes sense.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 10, 2007 11:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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True Hoop
HoopsAnalyst
Give Me the Rock
The Basketball Jones
NBA Fanhouse
Hoops Addict
SBNation.com - NBA
ProBasketballTalk
ShamSports
Ball Don't Lie
The Painted Area


 (Team-Centric)
Queen City Hoops
Bobcats Baseline
Knickerblogger.net    
Sixers' Shots
Forum Blue and Gold
SuperSonicSoul
Hornets247.com 
SonicsCentral.com 
ClipperBlog.com  
The Nugg Doctor
Loy's Place
Reds Army
Need4Sheed
THE WIZZNUTZZ
RaptorsForum.com
TWolvesBlog.com
Spurs Dynasty
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog
The Bratwurst
Sixers Journal
Sixers 4 Guidos 
3 Shades of Blue  
CavsNews.com
RaptorTalk
Deceptively Quick
TheLakersNation.com
Utah Jazzer Blog
KnicksDefense.com
T. Jose Caldeford
Hoopinion
RaptorBlog.com
Suns @NBAWeblog.com
The Cowhide Globe
Stepien Rules
Project Spurs
Raptors Republic
Dino Nation Blog
Lake Show Life
Valley of the Suns
The KnicksBlog.com
Big Lakers Fan
Roundball Mining Company
Cavs: The Blog
48 Minutes of Hell
Daily Thunder
Piston Powered
The Two Man Game
PistonsNationBlog.com
Cowbell Kingdom.com
Hot Hot Hoops
NetsAreScorching
Celtics Hub
Orlando Magic Daily
Philadunkia
Truth About It
Always Miller Time
Slippery When Nets
Eight Points Nine Seconds
Howlin' T-Wolf
Red 94

MSM NBA blogs:
Ira Winderman (Heat)
Jason Quick (Blazers)
IndyStar.com (Pacers)
Michael Cunningham (Hawks) 
Full-Court Press (Pistons)
Jonathan Feigen (Rockets)
Rick Bonnell (Bobcats)
Jazz Notes
Chris Herrington (Grizzlies)
Orlando Sentinel
Michael Lee (Wizards)
Alan Hahn (Knicks)   
Doug Smith (Raptors)
Marc Berman (Knicks)
Al Iannazzone (Nets)

For the Statheads:
Basketball-Reference.com
APBR Discussion
Knickerblogger's Stat Page
82Games.com
Doug's Stats
Popcorn Machine
HoopData

Other Resources:
HoopsHype Salaries
SportsTwo Salaries
ESPN.com Trade Machine
RealGM: NBA Draftpicks Owed
ShamSports.com Salaries
DraftExpress

 

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