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It's tough to believe this Bulls team has a ton of weapons and can survive off nights from some of them. Maybe they can against some squads but not against a team like the Pistons. If Ben Gordon puts in a few more stinkers they're toast.

The start of the game was just as bad as it could've gone. Chauncey Billups on 3 straight possessions hit 2 shots and drew a foul on Gordon. Moments later Gordon picked up an unnecessary foul going after a loose (lost) ball. But it wasn't just the foul trouble, Ben didn't play well even when he was in the game, and when playing nearly the whole 2nd quarter only attempted 2 shots (and got to the line once). Lindsay Hunter did a nice job on him during for most of that stint, but that's a matchup that Ben has to dominate, or at least get some shots for himself.

The problem with the early foul trouble to Gordon and PJ Brown was only exacerbated by the horrendous performance by the bench. Nocioni was aggressively awful. In three and a half minutes he had 2 turnovers and 2 missed shots (one was a joke of an attempt that got thrown back into his face by 'sheed), and during that time the Bulls also managed to give up 3 offensive rebounds. Duhon was predictably bad, and the rookies played as such. But while this may just be bias towards the lure of potential, I'd rather see Tyrus and Thabo make rookie mistakes than Noc and Duhon just looking too undersized to do much at all. Playing the rooks didn't work out on Saturday either, but it's a risk I still think will be worth taking, especially with the size Detroit possesses. I don't think Saturday was a referendum on their poise, they just didn't play well and they had plenty of company in that department.  I don't anticipate either leaping up a spot in the rotation to start the next game though. You'll have to fill me in if during the 4th quarter they showed anything to possibly change that,  because by then I was watching the fight.

(One aside on the rotations, which isn't worth harping on when everyone plays poorly: I found it strange that during Thabo's entire ten-minute stint in the 2nd quarter he was always playing the three. Just didn't seem like that's the best way to use him as it diminishes his strengths as a big guard. That small lineup (Kirk/Ben/Thabo/Luol/Wallace) is more likeable than with Duhon as the third guard, but they were getting manhandled on the boards regardless)

I thought Hinrich played well, and Luol didn't play great but he was attacking the basket more than usual (including a dribble-drive-dunk, which is rare for him) which bodes well for the series. That's it for the positives. Another one is that there's little wait between games, so the Bulls don't have to let this humiliation linger much longer. Monday night is another chance to steal a game, and doing that can erase that team-wide suckfest that was game one.

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This is probably stating the obvious, but the thing that annoyed me the most was that the Bulls had the ball poked and slapped away so many times. Maybe they got used to Miami's lame defense. If drive/kick is going to work, they have to be a lot sharper. Doug Collins pointed out that at least 3 times the Pistons big guys just got beat of the dribble but just poked the ball out from behind the Bulls player.  

I'm still intrigued by Thabo guarding Billups for at least a stretch of time. Just to mix it up. The length migh bother Billups.  

by jai on May 6, 2007 9:39 PM CDT   0 recs

Hopefully the gameplan
is Gordon driving and putting the Pistons' guards in foul trouble. Like right away too.

by Paxson Jackson on May 6, 2007 10:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Gordon will definitely be the main topic
of conversation.  Sam Smith questions Gordon's ability to be a starter.  I can see Smith's point, but much like the Sun-Times annoiting Gordon last week, I think it's a little too early to start questioning Gordon after one game.  He deserves the chance to respond to a poor game.

by bullshooter on May 6, 2007 10:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He deserves a little more protection
on defense too. I'm all for Ben trying not to foul as much, but it would be awesome if Skiles shitcans Duhon for(ever) the series. Sam threw out a Gordon guarding Webber Nellieball strategy, mentioning Webber not being able to blow it up for 25 or 30, but the reality is Gordon can easily outscore either Pistons' guard. I'd suggest letting Gordon coast a little on defense, and Thabo playing 20-30 minutes backing up Hinrich and Gordon. Screw the fouls, let Chauncey shoot jumpers (.489 career eFG%).

by Paxson Jackson on May 6, 2007 10:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know about that
The Bulls defensive philosophy is not to double.  Gordon needs to score plain and simple, and the rest will take of itself.  If he doesn't score, he's a liability.

by bullshooter on May 6, 2007 10:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Bulls could just play better
and win game 2, but if shit starts going wrong an adjustment in strategy is in order before Duhon and Nocioni don't save the day. I liked it when Othella Harrington would replace a totally gassed Eddy Curry, or Piatkowski would replace a cold shooter, but Skiles can't keep throwing his trusted bench guys in and crossing his fingers.

by Paxson Jackson on May 6, 2007 11:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

adjustment in strategy
Well it won't be switching Gordon to guard Hamilton.
Given Hamilton's relentless running and the number of screens set for him, switching Gordon onto him would force the Bulls guard to expend more energy defensively and could affect him offensively.

It's why Hinrich will remain on Hamilton--for now--and why rookie Thabo Sefolosha could see a bigger role as the series goes on.

Weeeeeeeeeee'll see on that one, I anticipate the return of Duh as first guard up. If Skiles didn't punt him after game one of the Miami series I don't see it happening now.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 12:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

everything went wrong
and, so, we will be better.
didn't say we'd win, just better.
that's all the analysis I can offer for this game
it's just too painfull
FYI: this blogger does not take kindly to criticism and will dismantle your retort by way of my remarkable mental acuity, which is unrivaled at blogabull.

by NocChapu on May 6, 2007 10:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Spurs
Looks like the Spurs will win the title this year proving again that young talent wins games but veteran talent wins championships. If they draw the Pistons in the finals, it will be a delicious sweep. Spurs are about two times better and they don't have a heinous 'Sheed-bitch to ruin games.

After the Bulls lose this series, they should strongly consider going after Jermaine O'neal. A front line with Wallace (7pts, 11 rebs, 2 blocks) and O'Neal (20pts, 10rebs, 3 blocks) is just what they need to slaughter the East and compete with the top West team. Sure, they will most likely have to trade Deng or Gordon, but why not? Indiana was lethargic this year, and Gordon is just who they need to get some offense going. O'Neal needs a new setting because he is too frustrated from the Artest saga to really have much of an impact any more. It's a win-win situation. Maybe this upcoming series loss is the reality check that Pax needs to really go after O'Neal. I say no Gasol: he is soft and weak. No Garnett: he is old, fragile, and perimiter oreinted. O'Neal= best post up in the East. More polished and finesse than Dwight Howard, much more powerful than Deng.

by vlad001 on May 6, 2007 11:20 PM CDT   0 recs

get your own blog

by Paxson Jackson on May 6, 2007 11:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And yes, reality check
the Bulls will lose this series. Sure, the game might be fun to watch, but not that fun, since we all know the eventual outcome. It's like driving a convertible with a 1/4 tank of gas to a place you need a 1/2 tank to get. You just drive, whatever. Enjoy the scenery or something. You already know what is ineviteble.

by vlad001 on May 6, 2007 11:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

you heard it here first
vlad, your predictions are a real downer, and consistently so...

oh, and annoying.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 12:10 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Or....
you stop and get some gas. In the form of a change in the rotation and Skiles slapping every single player upside the head to wake them up.
Hinrich: The second coming of Stockton, minus the short shorts.

by Chalkwhite on May 7, 2007 2:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Holy Crap!
Vlad is going out on a limb and picking a 1-seed to beat a 4-seed.  Somebody call Delphi, we have an oracle on our hands!

by Petor on May 7, 2007 9:24 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Oneal
Have you seen him play lately?  He is a great shot blocker and good defender but is not really very tough inside on the offensive game. He has fallen in love with the jumper.  And he shot less than %44 from the field...that is damn weak for a big man.

by Sambossanova on May 6, 2007 11:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Jermaine O'Neal
O'Neal is more fragile than Garnett.  He is by far one of the "softest" PF in the NBA right now.

Besides, O'Neal should not be traded to a team within your own division/conference.  He's a guy that's destined for the west coast.

by Boney on May 7, 2007 7:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Shitcanned
If anyone needs to be shitcanned for the series it needs to be Tyrus.  He should get another chance but I doubt Skiles will have too much patience.  Now is not the time for him to be learning on the job.  He might possibly be the most scared rookie still in the playoffs.  Nocioni was awful but I doubt he will be that awful again and he is nowhere near Tyrus awfulness.

by Sambossanova on May 6, 2007 11:29 PM CDT   0 recs

scurred
most scared rookies in the playoffs, I demand a top ten list. Try and post an accompanying picture of them looking frightened. He played ok in the final four if I remember correctly. So, uh, maybe it's the actual game he's struggling with, not the 'pressure'. sheesh.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 12:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

before this series
my prediction was Pistons in six, with the Bulls winning the first two United Center games, basically same formula as last year's Miami series. I have the following reasons:
  1. Home court is huge when teams are very equal.
  2. Playoff experience (and winning playoff experience) is huge when teams are very equal.
  3. The Pistons want to beat Ben Wallace, and seemed leading up to the series to want it way more than the Bulls.
Now, if the Bulls win game two in Detroit, I predict Bulls in six or Pistons in seven.
DEE-TROIT, PREPARE FOR THE STAMPEDE! IT'S THE BULLS, BEWARE OF THE NEW BREED!!!

by hongydraw on May 6, 2007 11:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Dont worry guys
Terrible game on sat night!!  Absolutely terrible!!  As we have seen before with this team after terrible shooting nights is that they respond well.  Skiles will have their attention in Game 2.  The Bulls will come back home with a split, we will win Game 2!!

by babybulls on May 7, 2007 12:05 AM CDT   0 recs

If they can get this game tomorrow
I will be pumped up big time. Cleveland winning really upset me.
well what have we learned? You don't win a championship by beating Maimi in the playoffs. Please Please show up Monday night!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 7, 2007 12:12 AM CDT   0 recs

i would MUCH
rather have Lebron and the Cavaliers if the Bulls somehow pull off this upset than having to battle Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, Mikki Moore, Richard Jefferson, and the Nets.
C-WEBB, PREPARE FOR THE STAMPEDE!!! IT'S THE BULLS, BEWARE OF THE NEW BREED!!!! DOWN WITH DETROIT, END THE PISTONS! LETS GO BULLS!!!

by hongydraw on May 7, 2007 12:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I want pay back.
I'd want the Nets.
Breathe Tyrus! Breathe!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 7, 2007 12:52 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Plus I don't want anymore LBJ is the next
MJ bs so if he's out of the playoffs all the better.
Breathe Tyrus! Breathe!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 7, 2007 12:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Amen
Let him go down as the next Penny or McGrady :-)

by California Al on May 7, 2007 1:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not
going to say they will win tonight but I think the Bulls will play a much better game. It's going to take a great game by everyone to win.

Skiles admitted their last two practices were not very good. Isn't it his job to get his team ready? Hopefully he has them ready for tonights game.

My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on May 7, 2007 7:15 AM CDT   0 recs

I hope so
I hope as I watch my friends play text book tennis during Statistics class because the teacher did not show up.

by SRQman on May 7, 2007 7:41 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I noticed that most of the stat geeks on ESPN
picked the Bulls.

Even those that didn't have the series going seven.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2007/news/story?page=Smackdown07#predictions

Maybe they see something, though their first round predictions weren't too admirable.

As for Gordon, I wonder if he is simply too short. Too short to play effective defensive against longer players and too short to create his own shot against longer defenders. He seemed really bothered by the Pistons' length on both end of the floor. I know that is a very simplistic analysis, but I don't know what else to say after that performance on Saturday. Hopefully he bounces back.

by 1958ChiTown on May 7, 2007 8:45 AM CDT   0 recs

During regular
season BG had two great games and two less than stellar games against the Pistons. By those accounts looks like he's due for a great game tonight.
My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on May 7, 2007 10:41 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He has played pretty good against
the Pistons for this season. He played well the last time he got real burn against them. Hopefully he plays good tonight
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 10:52 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Bigs will be more in the gameplan tonight
the Game 1 adjustments should lead to more focus on the guards for DET, which should expose the post defense for CHI.
Jason Maxiell, not just a baby eater, a baby BULL eater

by Boney on May 7, 2007 9:25 AM CDT   0 recs

Thank you Carnac.
My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on May 7, 2007 10:36 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

go to your own blog
let us analyze our team w/o you dirty pistons fans coming on here.  And after we beat you guys tonight, please tell your fellow piston fans to stay off the court and not to throw anything at our players!  We all know how dirty the piston fan base can be at the palace!!  You will see how that Game 1 was a fluke.  Im not about to say the Bulls will get dominated this series because of one lousy effort by the Bulls.  We still got this series and it starts tonight!

by babybulls on May 7, 2007 11:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks for dropping knowledge.
We all needed it. Damn we're so lucky to have you here!

-- Blog-A-Bull community

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

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 11:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ouch
Just needed to vent, sorry!!!

by babybulls on May 7, 2007 11:16 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Heh, I was being sarcastic
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 11:24 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

there you go
I think I've been the most positive Bulls backer on this board since saturday and I get disrespected.

I guess that's what happens when you lose by almost 30 to a team most of you were sure you'd run over.

Jason Maxiell, not just a baby eater, a baby BULL eater

by Boney on May 7, 2007 11:46 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow piston fans are so intelligent
Never said the Bulls would run over the pistons but I dont understand how you think one terrible game that the Bulls didnt even show up to thinks that you have this series so easily?  Boney, you should know of all people that a series isnt one game, after all you guys did win a championship didnt you guys (or are you still in shock from the fact the Lakers handed that championship to you guys?)?  Lets just see if Mr Maxiel can hit those 18ft jumpshots again!  

by babybulls on May 7, 2007 11:56 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You get "disrespected"
because you make dumbass "predictions" for the series and then pat yourself on the back for it, without having any statistical evidence-- or any evidence for that matter-- only backing it up with your feelings. Shit this gets old, man.

Most importantly, why are you even back here when you said you'd leave(I thought we don't talk about basketball)? To be a semi-homer with your so-called analysis when the Pistons win while also giving slight hits on the Bulls? Class act brother

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

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 12:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

your stats
totally went out the window in Game 1.  My thoughts on how the game would go stood strong in the face of all the numbers being thrown around on here.
Jason Maxiell, not just a baby eater, a baby BULL eater

by Boney on May 7, 2007 12:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You are like
an irritating itch that disappears for a few days and then comes comes back time and time again. ::sigh::
My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on May 7, 2007 12:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

dude
If you didn't seem so arrogant about your 'predictions' maybe you'd get a better reception, but I don't see how you could genuinely be surprised that you're getting 'dissed' in a sea of Bulls fans.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 12:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Some interesting (and less than hopeful!) quotes
from Scott Skiles:

On the series generally:

"It's a difficult team for us to match up with because they're bigger than us at every position on the floor and at some positions, they're more athletic also,'' Chicago's coach said Sunday morning. "That's why we have to play our effort, energy game, because sometimes those things can neutralize that.''

On Ben Gordon:

"We're having a hard time finding somebody he can guard in the starting lineup,'' Skiles said. "He's got to address that and be able to guard somebody so that he doesn't get in foul trouble.''

On Gordon and Tyrus:

"Ben Gordon can't guard Chauncey Billups or Richard Hamilton, Skiles said, and rookie Tyrus Thomas is struggling mentally to grasp defensive concepts."

On Tyrus:

"We've got a certain way we're trying to cover things that he has a hard time figuring out,'' Skiles said. "He's a young kid trying to learn his way and unfortunately, he's in a big-time environment trying to do it.''

Damn, those are depressing thoughts.

Maybe his is trying to motivate his team by criicizing them. I'm reaching for any thread of hope here.

http://www.nba.com/games/20070507/CHIDET/preview.html

by 1958ChiTown on May 7, 2007 11:04 AM CDT   0 recs

skiles only shits on the good players
no point in saying Duh can't guard either player either, because he's trying his gosh darndest.

Well anyway that's why they're called matchups. If Ben's on nobody on the Pistons can guard him either.  

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 11:07 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If Ben's on
noone can guard him, that's how good he is.
Jason Maxiell, not just a baby eater, a baby BULL eater

by Boney on May 7, 2007 11:10 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

When I watched the replay...
I could tell Ben was really bothered by Hamilton, who had a great defensive game. Maybe BenG will try to take the ball to the rim more often tonight.

I thought Thabo had a decent defensive game on Saturday. Perhaps he will play in place of Duhon.

by 1958ChiTown on May 7, 2007 11:16 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I would rather
play in place of Duhon. That's how bad he is.
My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on May 7, 2007 11:24 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

re: shits on the good players
Ben can't guard anyone, Tyrus doesn't know what he's doing, and Nocioni just tried too goddamn hard. Scott "WTF" Skiles.

by Paxson Jackson on May 7, 2007 11:17 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What lineup do you suggest?
If Gordon starts playing like he did last game, I'd like to see Hinrich/Sefo/Deng/Brown/Wallace
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 11:27 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not suggesting anything...
well, actually I already said more Sefolosha, but my comment was in regards to Skiles being down on the good players in the media, but Nocioni was given a pass for having a chemical imbalance.

by Paxson Jackson on May 7, 2007 11:33 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I know you weren't Boss
I was just wondering what you'd like to see on the court.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 11:40 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the starters

by Paxson Jackson on May 7, 2007 12:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I really think
Skiles just expects more out of Ben and knows he can push him to be better. Nocioni is what he is, and trashing your 'energy player' (or whatever he is) in the media doesn't help anybody...he's better off just playing him less as punishment if that's what he wants to do.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 12:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sefo has a tough matchup
whoever he's going to guard.  Hamilton will run him, Prince will post him, Billups will muscle him...  same like Gordon
Jason Maxiell, not just a baby eater, a baby BULL eater

by Boney on May 7, 2007 11:45 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wrong
I think Thabo would have better success against rip or billups for the simple fact that he is bigger than Gordon/Du.  Its a tough match up for gordon but I do think Thabo will give some problems to both of detroits guards.

by babybulls on May 7, 2007 11:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What about this crazy thought?
Sefolosha on Billups, whenever Big Ben is out (because we can't have two offensive non-factors on the court simultaneously).  If he can guard Wade one out of four games, he can guard Billups at least two out of four.  Plus, he's got six fouls just sitting there to frustrate the Pistons with.

Or, we just stick with what has worked all season, which is to let the players who had a bad game come back and prove themselves.  I mean, the whole Heat series seemed to be a rebound from the Nets loss.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on May 7, 2007 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thabo on Cweb.
Breathe Tyrus! Breathe!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 7, 2007 12:09 PM CDT   0 recs

no
Hinrich on Billups
Deng on Rip
Sefo on Prince
Tyrus on Cweb?
Wallace on Wallace
Breathe Tyrus! Breathe!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on May 7, 2007 12:10 PM CDT   0 recs

No
Rogaine on Sheed!

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on May 7, 2007 12:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Here is what it is
And after crunching all the numbers, here's how the remaining playoff teams rate, from worst to first (the number in parentheses is the team's theoretical victory margin against an average opponent based on this method): 5. Chicago (+5.4) -- This might mildly surprise some folks who fell hard for the Bulls after their sweep of Miami but, as I've argued all week, that series said a lot more about the Heat than it did about Chicago. (Incidentally, the rating doesn't include Chicago's Game 1 implosion against Detroit, or any other second-round games). The Bulls' Game 1 whipping against Detroit at least slowed the torrent of passengers climbing aboard the Chicago bandwagon. It also gives us a fine opportunity to drag out the Pau Gasol horse for another beating. As good as Luol Deng was in Round 1, I'm still amazed that the Bulls didn't throw their chips into the pot and go for it while they had the chance. P.J. Brown's expiring contract won't be around to facilitate a trade this summer or next year, and if the Pistons vanquish the Bulls they may end up pondering this non-move for a long time.

by SRQman on May 7, 2007 12:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Who were his top 4?
And I really don't see how Pau Gasol would have rescued us on Saturday.

by 1958ChiTown on May 7, 2007 12:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Here you go
4- Pistons 3- Suns 2- Golden State 1- Spurs

by SRQman on May 7, 2007 12:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Gasol non-trade
It wasn't just Deng-for-Gasol (which even by itself isn't a clear-cut winner...ok maybe it is), it was likely Deng as well as Brown and Thabo or Tyrus. If it was Thabo (as rumored) and with Nocioni out they'd have nothing at the 3 for the stretch run.

The Bulls aren't toast yet on a Gasol deal for this summer, Pax just needs to send the new Griz GM tapes of Nocioni abusing Antoine Walker.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 1:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What if the Grizz get the #1 pick in the draft
and take Oden?

You would think that they would want some outside scoring to provide balance.

What if the Bulls traded Gordon (+ one other) to Memphis for Gasol?

The line-up would be Hinrich, Thabo, Deng, Gasol, and Wallace.

I am just throwing that out there. I don't really want Gasol. I doubt he's the key to a championship run.

by 1958ChiTown on May 7, 2007 1:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

if that's the case
why not just keep Gasol and Oden? They'd probably complement eachother just fine.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 1:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I wouldn't be all that against
the Bulls searching to see what they can get for their probable 9th pick with a player or two added in the mix.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on May 7, 2007 1:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

9th pick + Duhon (expiring) + Nocioni (sign/trade)
should get a halfway decent frontcourt player. That's my hope, anyway. Oh man now I'm thinking about the offseason already, stupid game1 beatdown...

by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 7, 2007 1:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Acie Law would look good in a Bulls' uni
but you'd have to trade down to mid-teens, he doesn't have lottery value
Jason Maxiell, not just a baby eater, a baby BULL eater