Open Game Thread #33: Bulls vs. New York Knicks
[Thanks to joemoses for tonight's game thread. -Matt]
Its hard to believe we lost to this team in November. To see how ###'d up this team is, you have to listen to this song.
The Knicks are 1-13 on the road and have lost 6 straight away from home.
Watch out for David Lee who had double-doubles in five out his last seven games. However, for reasons only Isiah knows, he chose to play him only 15 minutes against the Rockets the last time out. Also Nate Robinson has been averaging over 17 ppg the last eight games.
Deng is still listed as day to day. He didn't practice on Monday and had an MRI on Friday confirming that he has tendonitis.
I would love to see Sefo get some time guarding Crawford or Richardson, even a few minutes giving Robinson some length. Also, lets use Gray's bulk on Curry for a few turns. I fear this is one of those games that Wallace will wander and let Curry eat him up underneath.
A very good night for a win!!
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Nice preview, Joe
Anyone know the story with the Curry/Randolph pairing? I know 2-3 weeks ago, Zeke resolved to keep them separated (only 1 on the floor at all times), but then I think he vacillated on that and had them both starting again.
If Deng can't play, I imagine Noc starts at the 3 against this line-up.
by Bayern Munich on Jan 8, 2008 10:17 AM CST reply actions
Dress Nichols
If there is one player in the league that would love to dress and play against Isiah it is Demetris Nichols.
Nichols
I knew he was but still who?
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 8, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
opps see I have never seen him play
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 8, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
It shouldn't be too tough of a matchup
In all seriousness, we need to limit their offensive rebounds (they are 2nd in the League to us), force turnovers, and attack the lane, considering how weak they are in the middle. They have no shot blocking presence, which can amount to easy layups, or getting their "bigs" in foul trouble, and allowing us to score points from the foul line, which is something we have lacked doing this season, seeing how we are towards the bottom in makes and attempts from the free throw line.
by BigScott03 on Jan 8, 2008 10:33 AM CST reply actions
These are things we wish for...
"I fear this is one of those games . . .
Hopefully not literally.
The key to the game
the floor might crack
by KT on Jan 8, 2008 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
Curry can, Zach can't
Watching Z-Bo
Duhon-Hinrich-Nocioni-Smith-Gray
Hinrich mega-deal singing.
Nocioni unncesessary singing.
Moves like that will keep this team in the cellar as far as talent level goes. The lineup they have out there makes me cringe. It is one of the 3 least talented in the NBA.
Gordon has to play PG and the teams needs a 6'6" swingman by his side. This pack of midgets does not get the deal done. They need a legitimate 6'11" center who can score and make layups, not the 6'7" circus act called Ben Wallace.
Noah is a complete joke. He will never amount to anything. The talent level has hit rock bottom. Bozo Paxson is responsible 100%. He's a fugging idiot no other way to describe it. Aaron Gray playing more than 10 minutes= LOL. Bulls are the biggest joke of the league not named the Knicks.
by Lateralus11 on Jan 8, 2008 6:02 PM CST reply actions
What are you Scottie Pip or Sam Smith?
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 8, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
Tyrus Thomas will be riding the pine
Wallace must be bought out. He is a cancer and minutes vaccum. Take any NBDL center- they'll produce much more than Wallace in those minutes.
This Hinrich-Duhon monster... Scary thing. If I'm the GM I ship their asses out immediately, I don't care about return value. Get them the hell away from this team.
Gray must be given more minutes. If he doesn't suck he could be a backup in the future. If he sucks, then its too bad. Cut him.
Undersized effort guys are to be avoided at all cost. Nocioni must be put on the trade block with aggressive searching for offers. Gordon has to go if he can't play point guard. He's too short for a starting SG.
Deng is the only legitimate starter left. The rest must be shipped out and the team must be blown up. This rat-pack of midgets, scrubs, and effort-character guys is an embarrasment. Bring in talent, talent, and talent.
by Lateralus11 on Jan 8, 2008 6:11 PM CST reply actions
He did wait almost 9 whole minutes
Out of contention, in the east?
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 8, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions
Can we bring back banning a poster after a loss?
I swear Kendall Gill is gonna make me puke
That's enough for me NOT to want him to play well...
ugh...
Noc has the flu?
A large dose of Tyrus Thomas...
24 out of 25
Noc is off
Our offense is veeery clunky without Deng or Gordon in. Pretty painful so far. They got no "spark" player out there and we are playing like it.
what is it...
just the fact he is sick tonight and looking it
my bad...
No worries.
I think that is referring to Noc being sick
I feel for Noc, though - I've been sick for the past week, and I can't imagine trying to play basketball while feeling gross.
Yeah, I was referring to the creeping crud
And how about this! Noah, Gray, and Thomas on the floor at the same time and they are looking good. Nothing like a New York team to give the young guys confidence. All three are looking good. Why wear out the older guys who are sick/hurt etc when you can give the young ones some burn.
These refs are being paid by the knicks
ruh - roh...
nice..
by bullsfaninbigapple on Jan 8, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions
playing together
Man, this lineup looks really nice
Noah plays HARD - regardless whether he scores
So I say start NOAH, and let Wallace come off the bench and see how he responds to THAT strategy...
I believe this is what Paxson was thinking
They are keeping so many balls alive and giving the Bulls great 2nd chance scoring opportunities.
This game is perfect chance for Boylan
MAN - it's nice to see these kids play like this!
the BEGINNING OF THE SEASON....
I was not very exicited about this game
Boylan seems to be making some smart decisions...
by bullsfaninbigapple on Jan 8, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions
I come back after getting a snack
Pattern?
these guys are playing like garbage
And the Knicks take the lead...
Can someone please explain
F'-in refs....
I liked the
Noc starts with an airball
Please put Noc in isolation.
Tyrus SCHOOLED Jeffries on that basket
And he couldn't repeat that move against Marbery?
Oh man....NOT more Noc....
Oh my god
Didn't know that
The Heat need to win some games
Anyone think Riley will take an out
NO WAY! Is he out right now?
Not officially
Why can't they play with the lead!?!
DAMN IT!!!
I'm really not in the mood the watch BG and the Bulls blow this game....
Duhon and BW in lineup
In ugly game like this I prefer TT over Du
Hate to pop your bubble
This game should be in garbage time
F.
I wouldn't mind it
Where was the F-in FOUL on Tyrus??
jesus christ, is watching this game as painfull
Just look at the box score...
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Kalid el Amin
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 8, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
And we all watching this
And BG taking a tough shot
SAME OLD SHIT
I can't bear to watch....
That ball clearly went off Randolph
F in refs...
Does it matter?
IT DOESN't matter!
This one is painful
What's even worse
IN the UC...
and for only their SECOND road win all season...
THAT'S unbelievable
we playing to the level of our competition
This is such bull-shit.
Bulls are the first team to 100...
Bulls have the lead the whole game...
Bulls coulda got everyone a free big mac...
AND THEY LOSE
You know what it was
Wasn't his wife
yeah
umm
then it's worse than I thought
I knew it before the game started
the stats made it ripe for a Bulls loss
so did the stars
bullshooter
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08
by bullshooter on Tue Jan 08, 2008 at 08:03:31 PM PDT
Yeah...THIS makes more sense...
Moron.
this team is pathetic
by fundamentallysound on Jan 8, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions
ROFLMAO
"Hard to believe we lost to this team in November" ...ummm... the Knicks have won 2 of 3 against the Bulls this year. They will at least tie the season series. What the hell are you talking about?
"To see how #### up this team is..." Which team? Bulls or Knicks. I'd say both are on about the same level right now. You want to badmouth the Knicks. Well then how ##### up are the Bulls, getting outscored 27-12 in the 4th quarter on their own floor.
The Cows were run out of their own building by the Knicks. Stop making excuses and trying to hid the obvious.
by Lateralus11 on Jan 8, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions
yuh ok
The anecdotal evidence makes that case stronger.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 8, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
What can't be hidden
by Freethefro on Jan 8, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
Get your fucking ass
Knicks fan, it figures You suck and the knicks
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 8, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
Probably not a Knicks fan,
somebody was right about E-city he had 29
+/- rating
You could even double it up for a 40 minute rating if you like and he still would have shot 2 for 14 (with yet more bone head plays that won't show up in any stat line).
Paint it any color but the +- rating is useless in basketball. It's a team sport, and this team is sucking hard right now.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
The team sport part is why +/- is useful,
It's just not that useful in looking at a specific game to determine who had a good night, and especially not for guys who play limited minutes.
a good example was in the first half
He can also do a mean entry pass.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 8, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry...
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
What an ugly game.
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 8, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions
I think the worst part about this game
But then he went away from that and never fully returned to it.
And then he did the same old Skiles SHIT and keyed off BG's horrific playing in the 4th.
Bulls blow a 10 pt. lead in the 4th and lose the the LOUSY Knicks, with Eddie Curry getting (did I just hear it right?) 29 pts.????
SHIT!!!!
Boylan got scared
Fire him,Pax!What was the Idea of firing Skiles?
Make some trades!
Exactly my thoughts
Not good.
They didn't score a point in the last 4:16
Lousy on so many levels
Milwaukee won, so we're officially back in last place in the Central.
And 2 days off, so we have to live with it till Friday. (That one could be interesting, too, with the Sixers on a bit of a losing streak and the Bulls seeming to play down to their competition lately.)
Weird Reaction
These guys just aren't worth watching, let alone emotional investment. And if the trade deadline passes with no action (which I expect) they won't be worth watching in the future, either.
Anybody have a similar reaction?
by Freethefro on Jan 8, 2008 10:23 PM CST reply actions
I wish...
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
If I had a dollar
You would have enough cash
I watch the Bulls whenever they're on national TV or New York cable.
by Freethefro on Jan 8, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
I suppose I did
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 8, 2008 11:06 PM CST up reply actions
Thomas not the savior?
Dude...
Go back to the Knicks blog and try not to get sexually harrassed by Isiah in the process.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
The worst part
Tyger...
Has anyone ever seen Tyrus and Tyger in the same place at the same time?
Think about it.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Or his agent
what a knife in the back
I'm thinking about picking up...
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 8, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
take a look at what he does
see
oh, I disagree sir
Both backup power forwards, so the role is up for grabs between them.
So do you go with the limited vet who can fill up a boxscore and the hearts of the grit-addicted? or the youngin with untapped potential who may yet lack the fundamental skill but does the little things (that's right, Noc sucks at the little things).
Or a spacing 4 versus an attacking, rebounding 4.
Or evil vs. good.
Do you like evil or something?????
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 8, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
wtf happened...
by bullsfaninbigapple on Jan 8, 2008 10:46 PM CST reply actions
I would rather see
by ChrisRobin on Jan 9, 2008 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
Trends
- I see a trend that the Bulls young players are not very good. Get them out there and even the dregs of the NBA have a very solid chance of beating us. Compare and contrast to 04-05.
- I see a trend that the Bulls are getting progressively worse on defense.
- For that matter, where the heck was Thabo? Isn't he the natural guy to pick up some SF minutes?
where were you in the second quarter
How many times has Boylan been quoted
I guess the moral to the story is be careful what you wish for.
Yeah it really bothers me
It's also concerning because does this mean that Tyrus is just going back to the bench when Deng comes back?
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 8, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions

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