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Preseason Open Game Thread #7: Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves

So nice that we can enjoy Derrick Rose merely 24 hours after his fantastic game on Tuesday. Doubt that it'll be as good of an outing, but undoubtedly some moments will be there to remind us of the awesomeness.

The last preseason game against the Wolves featured the Bulls storming out to a huge lead under the 'leadership' of Hughes and Hinrich, and then they eventually sucked out the last 3 quarters.

The big question, as always (to me), is who's starting in the backcourt. Is Ben Gordon's toe ok? is it inversely synced up with Larry Hughes' knuckle? Can Derrick Rose please at least start?

Game starts at 7 (not 7:30) on CSN+....hopefully most of you can find.

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If BG plays tonight and LH doesn't

Then something has to be going on, right?

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by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

VDN just said on CSN that BG isn't playing.

Fuck. That.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what the fuck?

why the fuck not?

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"They want to make sure he's 100%...blah blah blah blah blah..."

Bring out the conspiracies!

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is ridiculous.

bg himself said he was ready to play yesterday.

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know. Something isn't right.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

complains about not having a good idea of the lineup

because of injuries, and then sits ben when he’s ready! makes no sense.

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mind-boggling, really.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone have a link to watch the game?

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm looking for this as well.

No CSN+ here.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck

On other forum people are saying that we won’t get a link… What could be more importante than a bulls game???

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Hawks need to suck

again so less of their games get televised. This game would have been on regular CSN otherwise.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

STOOGETV

Channel 5!

pass = stoogetv.com

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks Jaina!

got my Fantasy Draft tonight, a cold drink, and D Rose!

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think it's the hawks

not bulls, they were at the UC… sorry, false alarm… guys on there said it was up.

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it's CSN. We need CSN+

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, this janitor dude is nailing the Bulls trivia

is that what you guys got?

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

Why do these tards on the realgm board keep claiming the game is on Stooge 5? Are they on acid or something?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear, 95% of the posters on that board must be mentally challenged

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woo!

My CSN+ channel finally turned on! since it normally is never on air until a game starts.

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!

by chibullsfan03 on Oct 22, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

Hughes and Kirk starting again111!!!!1

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!

by chibullsfan03 on Oct 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

correction*

Rose at point starting

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!

by chibullsfan03 on Oct 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rose and who?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or

Larry the Lame

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hughes...

rebounds, takes the ball up the court, goes to hoop, fades away a brick… with 20 seconds on the shot clock..

Hughes seriously plays like I did in YMCA basketball at age 10

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!

by chibullsfan03 on Oct 22, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's such a loser.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw BG and TT dressed

might as well put em in

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gray and Hughes

Makes me wanna do drugs so change this feeling

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So Rose and Hughes started?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hinrich is better than Hughes.

Not ideal, but as bad as both have been, Hinrich actually consults his brain while playing. That can’t be said of Hughes. And the shooting percentage Hughes bricked out yesterday really should have warranted him in sitting out forever.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or maybe

we could sign a few of the matadors to play as center for us.

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!

by chibullsfan03 on Oct 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm done

watching this team. Starting Hughes let alone even playing him is ridiculous. Derrick Rose is a special guy and I hope you guys enjoy watching him.

by sue369 on Oct 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll believe that when i see it

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-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

team?

or game? :O

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!

by chibullsfan03 on Oct 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bitter that kirk's not starting? :P

not that i think hughes should start…

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hinrich is better than Hughes.

He might not be the best, but between the two…besides, Hughes should see some repercussions for his shooting percentage yesterday. He was selfish, stupid, and in volume. At least Hinrich knows not to take a zillion ill advised shots.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not at all. Thabo

could have started instead of Hughes. I can’t stand to watch another minute of Hughes. I’ll catch Kirk on his new team and hopefully that’s sooner than later.

by sue369 on Oct 22, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your obsession with Kirk is borderline ridiculous.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So is your

obsession with sue369. sue has been around here longer then you. Lay off a bit. Everyone watches for their own reasons.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

I’m just saying that I think it’s ridiculous to act like a fan of a team for so long and then just because one guy isn’t playing a lot you completely quit being a fan and throw a semi-fit over it. Whatever floats your boat I guess. I mean, I totally understand being a fan of college teams since I am a diehard college basketball fan, but I can’t imagine temporarily being a hardcore fan of an NBA team because one of my favorite college players was on it. Sorry I offended.

And really, what does here being around this blog longer than me have to do with anything? That’s like the classic post count jab on a message board that has no relevance at all. It’s not like I just started watching the Bulls when I finally started posting on here.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those who

have been on here since I’ve been on here know I followed the Bulls because of Kirk. I never said I was a hardcore fan of the Bulls.

by sue369 on Oct 22, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a good boy.

He couldn’t throw a beachball in the ocean but he’s a scrappy player.

by messwiththebull on Oct 22, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sue has always been sue

and pretty much never strayed from it. Those who have been on here a while know it. That’s my point.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in response to the above

saying you’ve always been you (kirk fan), i know this which is why i said this to begin with.

i’d be in favor of starting thabo, except the fact he’s sucked hardcore and doesn’t deserve it right now. i’m actually think bg should start at this point, but lord knows why he’s still not playing…

by Jaina on Oct 23, 2008 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was expecting BG

to start last night and I have no doubt he will when the season starts. Like you I don’t have a clue as to why he isn’t playing. I did read that he and Gooden were partying Sunday night but I doubt that has anything to do with it. Unless of course he showed up hung over the next day.

by sue369 on Oct 23, 2008 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

Ben Gordon didn’t drink.

Sue, you have no doubt that Gordon’s starting? KC doesn’t even suggest the possibility!

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 23, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since when do

you believe anything KC says?

by sue369 on Oct 23, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

since always

he’s not quite a full shill for the organization, but he seems on that end of the spectrum.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 23, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spiked with BG7 energy drink

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 23, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to know you were a fan of the Chicago Kirks. See ya!

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

The man could do anything he wants on the court.

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here it is the link

http://www.justin.tv/placerace

It’s not great, but at least we can see a litle bit of the game

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

that’s what you call a stream for the hard cores

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

i almost gave up and was gonna watch roadhouse instead

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone tell the camera man to zoom in a little bit

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

that is the most ghetto link ever. I’m not hating, but man

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha...

no tv tuner? that’s funny but thanks for sharing the link. I didn’t know people still used a webcam to stream television.

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, it's the Spurs-Wiz

"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris

by bullhockey on Oct 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just get the video to work

and now Rose is out of the game. A recap for those of us just getting a feed?

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good pass by kirk

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it was a VDN call.

Gordon was ready.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If BG gets traded before we get a chance

to see the BG/Rose backcourt, we need to stage a basketball coup. It would be so ridiculous, so foolish, at this stage.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hughes would not be so bad

if he realized that he is not Kobe

Homecoming

by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he looks to shoot first without passing

and he doesn’t have the shooting ability to do that

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he was exactly the opposite of who he is

he’d be good. Thabo will learn how to shoot before that ever happens.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So does the NBA league pass not work for preseason?

I

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by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so

I don’t have it but I remember reading something about League Pass not including the preseason

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks Tobo

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by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooh....they're playing the movie Old School on TV

that means I won’t have to flip to the world series during commercials for the bulls game

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now he (Larry) think he is hot

Or he saw Rose coming off the bench.

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rose is back in. Hughes out.

Now there is a reason to watch.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HUGHES FOR MVP

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 22, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A better feed

http://www.justin.tv/porky2k5

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oden vs rose vs beasley?

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 22, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And as much as we all love us some Derrick

Those other two are gonna have monster seasons as well

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think beasley will win cuz his stats will be amazing

i think he could put up 20-8

His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing

by Jbasic89 on Oct 22, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm worried about Oden's long term health;

just watch how he moves – kind of arthritic, gingery…I just hope he stays healthy, because he could be amazing.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think it will be Derrick Rose

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt

if he puts up 18 and 8

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My pick was Beasley before the preseason

But now with Rose showing me what he can do.

They’re gonna throw him into the fire. He’s gonna put up some amazing stats himself.

I thought they wouldn’t give him enough PT to get ROY but now I think I have changed my mind

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF

Thabo!

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Noah is looking at the world

through fish eye goggles. He should at least be as good as last year with them off. And last year he was decent. One of the few highlights of a bad season.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So strong to his left

no one’s been able to defend it yet

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yah

and wasn’t Doug Thonus decrying his lack of a left when they drafted? I like Doug…but wow. What was he watching?

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by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

Rose just didn’t go left much in the past. Why go left when you have no one stopping you going right. Seems like whatever the case is Rose turned it up a notch now that he is in the NBA.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rose is ridiculous.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And Lou bricks one off the front of the rim from 19...

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-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 22, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to the jumpshots

with 20 secs on the shot clock left

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How funny is this justin.tv chat room

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by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hughes

Now THAT was funny

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hughes, you fucking suck man. Honestly.

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by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 ft short.

Hughes.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Noce

show Hughes how 2 do it!

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Noc doesn't make that

if pass doesn’t come from SAVIOR

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Noc is playing really well off of Rose.

Gotta hand it to him.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What I hope is that Noc heals up a little

as much as people have talked about Ben’s injuries, I have the feeling Andres is in pretty bad shape. He’s moving ackwardly, painfully, even. I hope his knees aren’t as shot as they look.

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by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Playing on them all summer

wouldn’t have helped a guy his age and history.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know...

he really would’ve benefited from some rest. He just looks really creaky out there. I wince when I watch him.

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by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

People on this team that need to be traded

Hughes, Hinrich, Thabo and Noah.

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least let

Noah play without the goggles before mailing him to Tasmania.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm willing to give noah

a little more time to round into shape. He started off slow, he missed some time due to injury. Last year he came on during the season.

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Noah is OK

we just need a tough bigman

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by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rose to Deng off the curl. Excellent.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hughes took it.

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is gamecast right...did he just...

goaltend a freethrow?

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by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hughes

is actually 4-8 from the field with only 1 turnover according to ESPN.com. It is amazing how bad he can look while playing pretty good or do we just hate him?

Homecoming

by illwill on Oct 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The airballs certainly don't help his case.

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by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some will go in

but they are rarely within our offense, or look good, or go in…

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by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was really excited to see Gordon play w/ Rose tonight

What the hell is going on? If he is so injured, why is he traveling with the team? Good game so far, but it kind of disappointing to see hughes playing so many minutes. How much rest does he need?

Maybe they are trying to trade Hughes… SHOWCASE

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't want to hate on Gordon...

but I still think he’s mad about not getting his contract. I honestly think he can play through with his injury, but doesn’t want to because he’s still a bit peaved at the organization.

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they keep saying its VDN's decison

to rest him. I don’t know how true that is, but that is the report…

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

doubt it

what team would want larry the loser

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree that isn't a great trade for them

but they also are starting Chris Quinn at point guard. CHRIS QUINN! Wade can’t play every position by himself.

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cosign

Riles is not taking Hughes for Marion. I would do Hinrich for Marion, but I think including Noc is too much. Just realize that Tyrus gets benched at that point, and then we’re trying to replicate the Suns during Amare’s recovery year

by Sko on Oct 22, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is TT not playing??

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just put my finger on why I'm so optimistic about Rose:

it’s the upside. What I mean is, he’s looked incredible – far better than I’d thought – and he’s doing it, basically, purely on drives. He’s not a polished shooter yet, and he hasn’t rebounded or defended to his capabilities. It’s just that he’s really good, it’s that he’s got so much room to get better – which is what seperates him from a prospect like O.J. Mayo, who could be terrific in his own right.

Right now, he’s tremendously exciting, and the best player we’ve got. When he starts doing those other things, which I believe he will, we’re looking at one of the league’s finest.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Oct 22, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Del Negro should

let Rose pick the guys that run with him, right now it looks like it should be Gordon, Noc, TT, and Noah, w/Deng, Thabo and Drew off the bench. Cuz what is Deng doing? and can he even be on the floor with Rose w/o a deadeye shooter? and actually, Deng could start at the 4 if we committed to running. I just feel like this summer was a lost opportunity to blow up this squad and rebuild around Rose. I mean, we didn’t have an offense to preserve.
sorry for rambling

by Sko on Oct 22, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A better way of getting respect:

Playing Hughes.

Everything I post is speculation. I have no insider information nor ideas deemed concrete enough by those who are self-elected to regulate post content.

by cranscape on Oct 22, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We don't

know much about Del Negro as a coach yet, but he has no coaching experience and Rose is already a better player than he ever was.
respect for the rookie coach or giving the keys to the franchise rookie ‘coach on the floor’

I would choose the latter, esp in light of VDN’s comments about how the bulls won the last game, didn’t he say something like ‘we just stopped running plays and told Rose to do his thing’?

I think that’s a genius move

by Sko on Oct 22, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm watching

the game on spocast. The wolves commentators are crazy about Rose. And even they say that the Bulls don’t need Hinrich anymore…

Can we trade Hinrich and Gooden for Jefferson?

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*sopcast

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to donwload the program

Áfter that, go to myp2p forum. They have a link to the game channel

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

ill check it out

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if u do get it

then type in 43343 for the channel

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

go into the forums and click on the nba subsection

usually there is a post started for each day. If the link isn’t listed on the first post, continue reading other people’s post as people will update the links of the games

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can you copy the sopcast link here please?

by CJOliveira on Oct 22, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here...

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/43343

you need to have sopcast installed on your computer. Just put the link above in your web browser and it will open up the software.

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks, I’ve using sopcast for a long time to watch bulls games

Its usually better than justintv

by CJOliveira on Oct 22, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Include NOAH then...

I’m not liking him this pre-season

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damm :S

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HUGHES MADE A THREE!!!!!!!!

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is exactly like that last T-Wolves game

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

the justin.tv comments are hilarious… eddy mcflurry curr

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i love when derrick looks pissed

that someone screwed up his pass

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Larry

Make us eat our words please

by Option27 on Oct 22, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hughes is catching one of his incredibly random hot streaks.

Not sure if I like this or not.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on the one hand it helps the team win

on the other hand it makes the coaches, and larry, believe he should play more. Every player catches a hot streak now and than. Except Thabo…

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the other hand

He makes just the worst, stupid, lazy mistakes. LIke the three point play from Miller to Richard, Hughes should of closed on miller to prevent the pass he was just lazying about at the 3pt line

by wojcmic1 on Oct 22, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the only thing is he doesn't look for the pass

he’s a selfish player. he dribbles up the ball and shoots…that’s not how you’re supposed to play the game. Remember that basketball is supposed to be a team sport. The really great teams actually play like them.

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean

if it lasts for the duration of his contract, I wouldn’t be mad. I’m not opposed to Hughes being a good basketball player.

by Sko on Oct 22, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah, why waste one of the 4-5 "Larry Hughes can play ball" games in the preseason

Even when he plays well he screws everything up, what an asswipe.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 22, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everything about him sucks.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anything worse than this floor-level camera angle?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

larry Hughes hurt...

I don’t know how to feel

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh man, you guys are awful.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

i honestly don’t hate the guy, i was really broadcasting the news for everyone else.

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hughes is hurt?

Details please.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 22, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Flagged for praying for gloom on other people

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 22, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It appears to be a shoulder injuryc

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's rough for someone who can do nothing but shoot

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 22, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And if he is, we probably lose this game

And honestly, I’d rather have a healthy Hughes. Who knows what will happen to Kirk? We need the depth, just no reason to play him regularly.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 22, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Hughes has more business playing the 2 than Kirk does anyway. Ideally you’d like to see neither of them at the 2.

by messwiththebull on Oct 22, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is all fine in theory

But I don’t trust Boylan (sorry, VDN) to NOT play Hughes. SO this solves the problem for now.

by BAB-Bass on Oct 23, 2008 4:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, how's Rose looking so far?

Boxscore indicates another solid game.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 22, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

From what I've seen, he has had some wicked drives as usual. He's still getting pretty much wherever he wants on the floor. And it's awesome.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His play in the second half

has been a little bit sloppy, missed a couple of layups and a turnover or two

by wojcmic1 on Oct 22, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

time for the

stacey and funk comedy hour

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well as much as i hate him

atleast hes not crying like wade

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and was able to walk off!

dwade had a freakin wheelchair!

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah yes

the wheelchair for a guy who hurt his arm

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he only came back in because Hughes got hurt. DAMN.

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hughes is hurt, YEEEEEESSS!!!

Sorry guys, but i was waiting for this momento a long time ago

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*moment

Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!

by bull83 on Oct 22, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has he ever made a shot?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was +22

in the game yesterday i think… even though he did literally nothing. he just happened to be on the floor when rose went nuts.

by Jaina on Oct 22, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice shot by Thabo

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Noah has got to start rebounding better

he looks lost going for a defensive rebound sometime. His man can easily get around him because he isn’t aggressive enough boxing out

by DangerMouse on Oct 22, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

kirk needs to shoot more

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well then i somewhat disagree

I think he should take more shots, but shoot more shots that he can actually make. He’s trying way too hard to do everything.

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

i honestly think he would benefit more from not trying to do everything and take a shot when he has it instead of passing it. I’m not saying jack it up every time, but I think he could benefit by going more to the rim or taking an open shot.

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea thats what im saying

obviously he can do it. he’s proven that in the past, including his rookie year

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS ROSE OUT?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Skip all that..

.. someone quick, find out how long D Wade was out with the dislocated shoulder… I hope LH stays down. Everything he does, Thabo can do. Its really a redundancy.

And yes, i had to have BaB email me my password back just so i can rejoice with my fellow Larry Haters

by Los on Oct 22, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Would we be including

the time that Wade was out when Miami was tanking last season?

"Worker bees can leave.
Even drones can fly away.
The Queen is their slave."

by jpchi on Oct 22, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deng

needs to stop playing terribly

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh

i forgot we had luol deng on this team. where has he been tonight?

It aint easy bein' Piatkowski

by Yibs on Oct 22, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pass, Kirk.

Vinny HAS to be throwing this game, right?

When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer

by Illini15 on Oct 22, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

True

but so is the rest of lineup, especially deng

by Tobo on Oct 22, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well I never liked Deng as he's from Duke

but yes, the rest of the lineup needs to get their heads out of their asses and play like they’re getting paid for a sport that many of us would play for free.

by aznsensation on Oct 22, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THERE IS A GOD

Hughes dislocated his shoulder!!!

B.J. for three.... KABOOM!