Kirk's "Punch" to the groin.

by chicago-homesick-blues on May 16, 2007 2:03 PM CDT

It just seems so obvious. As Kirk was flopping...i mean falling back, he puts in a left jab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsxBWdrWgNo

But maybe its not as obvious. A split second before the punch, Murray's knee appears to be heading for Kirk's chest. Murry retracts his knee, but Kirk's puts his arm out (the punch) to shield against the then-coming-knee. When its in slow-motion the punch looks well planned, but in normal speed its only a quick reaction. Murray doesn't seem to get much contact and Kirk does a bit of back pedaling to try to get a charge called. His feet were set for the charge, but I think his heels were on the underbasket circle no-charge line.

I suppose I've watched the youtube clip 97 times the past 3 days. My conclusion: Kirk could have stopped that dunk. Should have stopped that dunk. He could have grabbed Murray and Murray would have 2 free throws. Kirk flopped hoping for a charge, and he ended up looking a bit foolish.

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shouldn't have waited 3 days

since I think most of us are over it by now considering there was a game5 already played and won.

I'm pleased that along with wearing Black shoes and socks during the playoffs, the current Bulls carry also carry on traditions like punching guys in the nuts, like Curry on Brendan Haywood.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 16, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions