Open Game Thread #2: Bulls at Boston Celtics
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 31, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics, Oct 31, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
(Check out my A's to Celticsblog's Qs. Yes there's some Ben Gordon slurping. I'm sorry.)
I will start off, of course, with lineup whining. Same starters as opening night, says Vinny.
Not unexpected, but I really worry about opening tonight's game in a hole. The Celtics are a fantastic defensive team, a unit that will only be augmented by their home court and veteran reps with the refs. Some of those dribble-drives by Tyrus that were blocking calls on Tuesday could be charges tonight, and that changes a lot.
Another advantage for the Celtics D will be their ability to pack it in with the Bulls having no 3-point shooters in the lineup. If things start out poorly it'll be curious to see who Vinny goes with off the bench, and when.
The Bulls best chance tonight is to force turnovers (one of the very few weaknesses of Boston last season) and run run run. If their defense gets set, it's a problem.
Tonight's game is a 7pmCST, on ESPN as well as CSN. But thanks to Tom Dore's ouster, I no longer am forced to watch the national broadcast. Though if it's VanGundy team, I still may.
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We'll see tonight
exactly how quick Rose is. Rondo crabwalks faster than Ridnour sprints.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rose is not slower than Rondo
But physically much stronger.Hopefully Rose will dominate him.
by Azabullsfan on Oct 31, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rondo might be the best defensive PG in the NBA
I’m really excited about the matchup
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Rondo will be a great test for Rose tonight. Just like KG will be a great test for Tyrus tonight.
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls on paper should have no chance
A solid performance would be a good glimpse as to just how much this team has improved from last year.
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a question
Why would ANYONE with an option watch the Comcast SportsNet feed of this game rather than the ESPN feed? Can anyone think of a possible scenario where this is reasonable?
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierce looks a lot quicker
than last year. Nice job of rotating by Gooden.
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Deng continues
to assert himself going to the hoop
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and catch the damn passes
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
.............and it starts to get ugly
I sure as hell hope we don’t get blown off the floor today.
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
way too sloppy
thabo’s passing is atrocious
by NormVanBeer on Oct 31, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
his passes are on the mark
they’re being dropped. Although the Tyrus one made little sense. He should have just gone up with it and forced Pierce to make a play
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're being made
in too close of a distance…THAT’S why they’re being dropped
by NormVanBeer on Oct 31, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
js let rose score all the points tonight
everyone else just get out of the way
by sin on Oct 31, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and THIS is why
we need some shooters STARTING
by NormVanBeer on Oct 31, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
the ESPN crew nailed it. there is no one in the lineup who can score and get his own shot.
by The90sBullsRevival on Oct 31, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its why
pairing Rose with Thabo is a big mistake
by NormVanBeer on Oct 31, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
6 minutes later than he should have
But what’s the point of tooting the horn if no one with actual power will listen.
"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 31, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may not be pretty
Jesus, when they play a team like Boston you can see how far away this team is.
by Big D on Oct 31, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very passive
they all look spooked.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Oct 31, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It appears early
that maybe Noah should have started instead of Tyrus and Gordon instead of Thabo.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no lineup change in that timeout
wtf
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and Tyrus misses another close shot
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Garnett is doing a great job of help defense when Rose brings
ball at the top of the key. TT has to do something to creat some drive space.
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HELP DEFENSE
learn it. dammit.
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There might not be a more fun thing to watch
Than Tyrus allowing a bigger man position in the lane, waiting for them to shoot, and then blocking their shot. Awesome.
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
VDN's lineups are just baffling
Not that it would make a difference against Boston, but Thabo shouldn’t even be playing.
by Big D on Oct 31, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this unit is a lot more aggresive though
they dont look as awestruck
by sin on Oct 31, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thabo needs to go. Send him to some team that thinks they can make something out of him.
Or include him in a package to dump Noce’s contract.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but he has potential!!!!
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was the BG iso from half court play showing up again.
Where’s the off the ball movement from the other night go. Kirk and Ben just stood in the corners and never moved. Yuck.
by Sports2 on Oct 31, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
apparently they still think theyre playing the bucks
by sin on Oct 31, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Everybody looks awful.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rose is going to have to play 35+ minutes if we want to be competitive
though on the bright side, if vinny doesnt figure out a lineup that works by the end of this game, he never will.
by lampnasty on Oct 31, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As bad as it has looked
I don’t think they could play any worse and they’re still in it
by Option27 on Oct 31, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rose/Gordon needs to happen
that way Ray Allen has to guard one of them
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they need to be A LOT crisper with their passes
6 TOs is just awful.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy fucking shit stop turning the ball over
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TRAVEL? He got pushed!
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow that was a BS call.
Noah got pushed.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes!!!!
gray is in!!
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOO
Gray is in the game. Aaron Gray = Human White Flag.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait till larry hughes comes back...
no room for Rose . I don’t know why Paxson couldn’t trade some of these guys.
by circles on Oct 31, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, they're already bringing in their garbage players
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we did when we started thabo
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now there's some Ben @ the 1 skills. Twice down the floor he found Noc for a catch and shoot
by Sports2 on Oct 31, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he also almost lost the ball
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did lose the ball
but it then bounced right to him
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 of 23 from the field? Wow.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My question is how are they only down by 11 shooting 4 for 23?
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For like 50 seconds, it had no effect on their performance
"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 31, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
watching him and Noc go at it was scraptastic
by Sports2 on Oct 31, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And also a reminder of how idiotic it is to overpay role players
That’s 50 million dollars of grit right there!
"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 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only way they can compete with Boston
seems to be an offensive lineup. Something like Rose, Gordon, Noc, Deng, Center
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah so starting Thabo......
Our defense still sucks, put your best damn scoring lineup out there and get points on the board. This is Boston, not some shitty lottery team. How many fouls did Boston get away with? I counted about 7 fouls the Bulls would have gotten on Tuesday.
"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 31, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the fouls were pretty ridiculous. The call on Rose, and the no call on Noah were god awful.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap teams get crap calls
when playing against the good teams.
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
playing Boston exasterbates any weakness
but that was rather rough to watch. How long will it take to get ben and derrick on the court at the same time?
by lampnasty on Oct 31, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thabo...
I dont even know if thabo could start in a european team
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben Gordon's first quarter impact plays...
- Beaten by Rondo on a drive
- Missed 3 pointer
- Beaten by Rondon on another drive
- Turnover on a bad pass to a slashing Deng
- Dribbles ball, nearly loses it three times, then throws up air ball
- Loses ball, has it bounce back to him, gets assist on pass to Noce
- Drives lane with time expiring, misses shot, and (of course) falls down.
Now, he may have the best 2nd quarter ever, but that is why the guy is maddening.
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by 1958ChiTown on Oct 31, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Putting him in when the game is already a semi-blowout is pretty maddening too
Thabo contributed shit as well, I see no reason for anyone to be singled out right now. Get Rose, Gordon, Deng, Noce, and Gooden on the floor and let’s fire away.
"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 31, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, weren't the Bulls down seven when Hinrich/Gordon came in?
That’s hardly a blowout, or anywhere close.
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by 1958ChiTown on Oct 31, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the way they were playing
The offense was listless, defensively they were erratic and giving up easy buckets in the paint. I’m sorry, but that’s a hole you put yourself in when you don’t put out your best lineup possible. I don’t see the downside to putting BG (or even Kirk to give us an extra ballhandler) at the 2 when Thabo has been decidedly medicore.
"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 31, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's part of that team
and yes he sucks.
by lampnasty on Oct 31, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes. he does.
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at ag run
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doc Rivers must have taken the bulls on the spread
I have never seen a coach go to scrubs this early in a game.
by lampnasty on Oct 31, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone sucks
But starting thabo is like playing with 4 players
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
starting Gordon
is defense with 4 players.
With that said. BG should start 2nd half.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
everybody else need to realize they are crap
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A loose ball foul? Give me a break.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boston is pretty jump shooty themselves
I love how KG is decreed as a post player one day, but next week when he has a bad game he’ll be considered a jump shooter. Other than Pierce or Rondo, they don’t have a post presence, but having a set gameplan and playing their best players at all times tends to work well.
"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 31, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's gotta be a flagrant
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Baby
MAULS TT
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah
Those free throws are like layups for him
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I shouldnt say that. he misses way too many of those.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sports2.com is so "extremmmmeeee" yeahhh
who prides themselves with a shitty website like that
by circles on Oct 31, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's an awful shot Tyrus. Pass the damn ball
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh I remember when all those calls used to go our way
It’s annoying, but I guess that’s how the league has been for years now.
"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 31, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is what drives me nuts about him. He's out of control and tries to be a guard out there.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is that a foul on noce
jesus, he was switching a screen.
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice use of fiery emotion Noce
"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 31, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this embarrassing
I think I’m turning this game off
by darksmokepuncher on Oct 31, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is what I expected
Exactly how these games went last year
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We. Are. Awful.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
kicking myself after getting excited after that bucks win. Then again, we are playing the defending champs. Then again, aaron gray is playing
by The90sBullsRevival on Oct 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The refs are ludicrous in this game.
From the first foul when Tyrus got call for cleanly poking the ball away from Garnett, they have been ridiculous.
I rarely complain about officiating, but this fucking egregious.
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by 1958ChiTown on Oct 31, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but what do you expect?
The defending champs on their homecourt.
Still is total bullshit, though.
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by Illini15 on Oct 31, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is frustration to the max
I thought I’d be prepared for it, but man I forgot how bad this team is offensively when things aren’t going their way.
Advice to everyone, don’t overreact, it’s the 2nd game against the defending champs
"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 31, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
game threads are made for people to overreact
you can’t stop the avalanche of negativity that is about to be unleashed
by DangerMouse on Oct 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rose
should take everyone to the hole every single time. Everyone else is up to fuck all
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So Sam Smith had an idea about trading for Carmelo.......
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No way. I watch every Nuggets game living in Colorado... don't want to deal with it.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's can't be worse
than watching this.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deal with what? A guy that can actually score?
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by Illini15 on Oct 31, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not a championship player.
And if you think our defense is bad now, you don’t want to see him on the floor. If you get Carmelo, you’re making him and Rose the franchise. That’s not going to win any titles. Something needs to be done, but Melo is far from the answer.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a reason they are called the Enver Nuggets
No D
by Tobo on Oct 31, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My god, Vinny. These rotations are absolutely heinous.
You’re killin’ me, smalls.
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by Illini15 on Oct 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The nice thing about this
I’m not irritated at answering the door to trick-or-treaters this year.
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Oct 31, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lolz
Small bastards don’t even say trick-or-treat anymore! When I was a child (like 10 years ago) I got grilled about my costume and everything. Now these little punks just expect candy?
"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 31, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just commenting on that!
It’s like they just stand in the doorway and stare at you till you put stuff in their basket. Some of the costumes are pretty crappy, too. ;)
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kiddin... no trick or treat, no thank you's half the time.
Even more annoying when the parents don’t make any attempt to say anything either. Next year I’m buying a cattle prod.
by Sports2 on Oct 31, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. Derrick Rose will make this a game
2. What’s up with Noc’s hair.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gray
needs to sit down.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Noce might as well get kicked out now...
We’d do better without that cry baby.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if VDN could get Mike Singeltary to pull his pants down at half time?
by lampnasty on Oct 31, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why is gordon telling rose where to go
on the floor?… ROSE IS THE PG
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rose was actually telling BG to take the ball
"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 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gray is worthless.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as he gets a block
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just had a big block!
GET BIG!
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh...gray
maybe you should get your own rebound. it did bounce right back to where you were.
by darksmokepuncher on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why is aaron gray missing shots i can make with my eyes closed
by sin on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you can pust up Perkins?
somebody get this man a contract
by DangerMouse on Oct 31, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need BG to get on fire like right now
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 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Gray
is a shockblocking wunderkind.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Aaron Gray can't hit an open 7 footer...
He has no value at all beyond 5 fouls to give.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Aaron Gray is our best true big man!!!!!
Except he still misses close shots like everyone else on our roster. So take him out of the damn 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 31, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked they called that on the Celtics
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did we just take Gordon out?
just checking
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Luckily this game doesn't count right?
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
trick or treat!
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 for 29
L-O-fucking-LZ
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 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pass by Gray. He did something right, so there's that.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
take him out on a high note
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good cut
by derrick. he moves well without the ball.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pass was three feet behind Rose and three seconds late...
He’s lucky it wasn’t a turnover.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Gray
is the 2nd best passer on this team.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The C's aren't even trying either, which is sad.
Then again, we’re playing Aaron Gray major minutes, so we’re not really trying either, 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 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You have to get that board
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop throwing up jumpers Tyrus
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we have Rose
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN Rose
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how Rose is the only one attacking the basket
Nice move
"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 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nasty move by Derrick.
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 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well this shooting night should put us right back in the basement of the leauge!
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he just went right at garnett. pretty.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This game might end up being good...
The Bulls are playing so tenatively while the Celtics are litterally owning the blocks… Like a championship team would.
Bulls can learn alot from this.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bulss shoudl just test rose and see what he can do
by Fastbreak on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kinda like the mavs preseason game
hey, its your game, go take it.
bam 30+pts
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go Gray
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Trick or treat, here's a Rose!"
That didn’t make any sense.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah I'm not following
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I got you, I don't get what he said either.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I know is
he likes slamming his brother into gates.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rose needs to get selfish
everybody else on the bulls need to step aside and let him be aggressive
by circles on Oct 31, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gray nickname:
Big Pasty
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bulls have made 7 FGs so far
Pathetic isn’t even a strong enough word to describe this vortex of suck.
"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 31, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7 field goals, 9 turnovers
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garnett is just silly...
that shot was ridiculous.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus Thomas...
overrated on-the-ball defender?
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DUDE
that was a ridiculous shot by a superstar.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love TT's quick leaping and help D
But sometimes he does play defense with his hands more than by good position which will pretty much always get you into foul trouble.
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus
Right back at Garnett.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TT needs to keep shooting that!
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's 1-6 from the field, at least 4 of those on jumpers.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to give up the lane Tyrus...
Geez.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
These refs are really terrible
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 31, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord, Tyrus
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 31, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP SHOOTING JUMPERS TYRUS
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is that tyrus or hughes
1/7
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Deng just passed up one of the easiest shots of the night
To pass to Aaron Gray, to pass to Tyrus with nowhere to go with the ball. But who will get the blame for that play?
"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 31, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy SHIT ROSE
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tyrus is not a shooter, someone needs to tell him that
by Fastbreak on Oct 31, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i heard someone say he was shooting as well as Deng this season
i won’t mention names
by DangerMouse on Oct 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did
and don’t mind him shooting jumpers. He’s not playing well today.
What is Deng shooting?
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you really going to compare Deng's shooting with TT...
Really?
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why single out one game, one 10 shot stretch.
It makes no sense. Tyrus hit 40% of his long 2s last year. It’s not crazy for him to take that shot.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the difference...
When he misses (60% of the time by the way) who is expected to go down there and rebound?
When Deng misses at least TT gets an opportunity at an easy put back or dunk.
Different players have different roles, and TT needs to figure his out.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
40% on long twos is actually good you realize???
So now TT is just an offensive rebounder. The one thing he is bad at is in close shots, do you realize that?
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right...
My mistake. This offensive plan is working brilliantly.
I’m foolish to think that our uber athtletic power forward that jump through the roof should be trying to get offensive rebounds. That’s what we drafted Rose for right?
Carry on.
62 points here we come!
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what should Tyrus do when wide open at 18 ft?
They are taking away the drive. The rest of the team is shooting 20% as well. What do you want to him to do. He’s not good at scoring off the dribble?
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we are going to lose by 40 points anyway...
Then I’d like to see him learn.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok but what should he do. just pass it to someone else?
go in for the charge? what?
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure...
Pass it to someone else, let them shoot 20%, or (God forbid) put some motion towards the basket (off the ball) and maybe get some lobs or rebound/dunks… THAT’S WHY WE DRAFTED ROSE! Penetrate, dish, dunk… For clear evidence of this working take a look at how the Hornets do it.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus needs to be benched for the rest of the game
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, that's what Skiles used to do
Keep him in for once, let him figure it out on the floor. He just gets pissed off on the bench.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skiles wouldve pulled him 4 jumpers ago, if Tyrus hasnt figured out his shot isnt falling tonight
I don’t know what will
by Tobo on Oct 31, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And when exactly...
… Does his shot fall?
Oh yeah, at summer camp right?
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying bench him for the game
but something has to be done to stop the bleeding right now. I know he can shoot that shot, but right now it ain’t happening, he needs to abandon it or grab some bench for a little bit.
by Tobo on Oct 31, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah because everyone else is looking like Larry Bird out there
Again, why are people singling out 1 player when the whole team is playing like shit? Did Skiles infiltrate all your accounts?
"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 31, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my defense...
I’ve been picking on TT for three years now.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at the moment
he’s the one jacking shots up left and right
by Tobo on Oct 31, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he's open.
whenever he’s not shooting, the rest of the team is hoisting up horrible contested jumpers.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
With no Power Forward (ie: TT) under the rim to get a rebound.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.....because that's what will make him a better player
"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 31, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another God awful call
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 31, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tyrus
the idea was for you to roll to the basket. not to take that god awful jump shot
by darksmokepuncher on Oct 31, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And yeah, Tyrus is looking like Larry Hughes
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 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And everybody was saying how he's a team player and had changed.
He shoots the ball anytime he’s close to open. Like the espn guys said, there’s a reason why they’re leaving him open. He has a very low bball IQ.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you're Marilyn Vos Savant?
If he’s reasonably open, he’ll shoot. That’s pretty standard protocol in the NBA. He’s going to get called for charging or get destroyed at the rim against this defense.
"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 31, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should go to the basket more
and he has taken a couple bad shots, but I have no problem with him taking 18 footers. He usually hits them, he is having an off night.
by JeffD on Oct 31, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
18 footers?
Tyrus Thomas?
What channel do you watch him on?
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you saying he can't hit them or he is taking longer shots?
by JeffD on Oct 31, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying he can't hit them.
And even if you think he can, that’s no place for our starting power forward to be playing.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not like TT...
On a team with a bunch of tiny guards and Deng at SF.
TT should be in the game for easy put backs and dunks. If we wanted a jump shooting PF we would have called Othella Harrington.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a rookie call.
He won’t get those next year.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus Tyrus Tyrus.
He has to be able to affect the game even when his shot isn’t falling. its good that he has confidence, but he NEEDS to pass, dish, something.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My vote is watch...
From the bench (ours or our opponent’s)
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Mark Jackson
Go away.
"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 31, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
his 3 guard line-up idea
proves he should never be a coach. ridiculous
by DangerMouse on Oct 31, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he say last year that Kobe was the greatest ever?
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also today said Paul Pierce was the greatest Celtic ever
Before Van Gundy politely reminded him of how fucking stupid that sentiment was.
"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 Nov 1, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sidenote: how many different lineups have we had tonight?
I’ll guess 10
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you all need to stop bitching about Tyrus
Eveyrone else on our team (besides Rose) is playing horrible and shooting the ball like their Helen Keller, but everyone bitches about TT. If you want to win the game, don’t pray that we bench Tyrus. Who do we bring in? Gray? Noah? He’ll get an earful at halftime i’m sure. But he’ll come back in the second half and play a good half.
by kwintz on Oct 31, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The announcers are ripping on Tyrus more than we are even.
It’s pretty obvious and it hasn’t changed for 3 years.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you see a better alternative
Jeez, you’d think we were playing Tyrus over the Mailman or something the way everyone wants him on the bench. What the hell will Gooden or Noce do besides take the same number of bad jumpshots?
"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 31, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Gooden will bowl these jerks over once in a while...
TT is like a rag doll against the front line of the Celtics. That’s why he bricks a fade away jumper against big baby after he gets knocked to the floor.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Gooden sure did use his size to his advantage today
The frontcourt is a work in progress for the millionth year, get over it.
"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 31, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad Vinny didn't yank him at that timeout
talk to him, get him to relax, then see what happens
by JeffD on Oct 31, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Refs in Boston calling Rose for 3 fouls in the first half?
THERE’S A SHOCKER!!!!!!!!!!
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 31, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
A really awful half-quarter is not the end of the world. He got a little frustrated there, and he needs to learn to handle that better, but it’s not the end of the world. Let’s see if he can bounce back from this.
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a debacle
this team is so fucking tight it’s ridiculous
relax and play basketball
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 31, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it would help if they weren't being allowed to be molested by the Celtics and then getting every call against them at the other end.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
play through it
it’s the defending champs on their own floor
what do they expect?
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 31, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like you said, it's the defending champs on their home court. what did YOU expect from this team?
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to roll over and die at least...i mean i knew it was gonna be rough
but at least give effort and compete
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 31, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate the idea of "thats a rookie call"
call the fouls evenly. jesus. who cares how much nba experience you have.
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing but jumpshots
absolutely nothing
by darksmokepuncher on Oct 31, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AWFUL SHOT DENG!
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Luol took a bad shot
Bench him forever! He sux!!
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by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He has a history of taking smart shots.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy passing Boston.
Terrible ball security. terrible.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JVG making an excellent point about the lack of hustle on transition D.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KG is WIDE OPEN on these jumpshots
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so has thomas
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Young mistake?"
Kirk is supposed to be our veteran leader.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus, lolz
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by Illini15 on Oct 31, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyrrrrusssss
Drive. Pass. ANYTHING.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Tyrus shoots a brick again. But he was wide open! Sigh.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the fouls calls
have been awful. The celtics are getting away with way more contact on the perimeter than the Bulls are getting away with in the post
by DangerMouse on Oct 31, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate how Hinrich gets frustrated
and his body language turns all crappy. He shouldn’t be a captain.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed he's a horrible example. His body language was a big reason why the attitude on this team was so crappy. I'd argue it's part of the reason people tonight aren't hustling back tonight. Hinrich's slumped shoulder routine is old.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he goes into old Eli Manning mode
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea thats makes sense
i bet his shoulders are also responsible for the crappy play last year, and ben gordons inability to play defense, and maybe even hitler while we are at it
It aint easy bein' Piatkowski
by Yibs on Oct 31, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense is all about attitude and his shitty attitude doesn't help when he's out there.
by fundamentallysound on Oct 31, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
isnt pretty much everyone here complaing about the foul calls? so i dont get why he cant argue the call, especially cause hes the one out there
It aint easy bein' Piatkowski
by Yibs on Oct 31, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is far from the only one with bad body language
and they all look like piles of suck
by darksmokepuncher on Oct 31, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus
Just drive to the hoop screw shooting man
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
These guys are far too big...
And far too disciplined to let that happen.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 31, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will say this,
at the risk of becoming the biggest TT apologist on this site, Tyrus has never been given a long leash. He needs to figure out what a good shot and a bad shot look like, which is difficult to do unless you take a lot of each. I’m glad that VDN is leaving him in, and I hope he gets a nice talking to during halftime, then another 15-20 minutes of pt to learn from.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think after taking like 5 open shoots he will be able to realize that is time to drive or do something else….
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could say that about ALL OF THEM
besides Rose. Look how many shots everyone is missing. They should all be driving in to the basket.
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by cranscape on Oct 31, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does he need to be in the game to learn that?
Everyone else (except maybe Larry Hughes) learns it whenever they play timed games. Or un-timed games. Or watching games from the stands. Or their living rooms. Or in practice. I mean… I think he should be given a long leash, but I don’t see how he’s gonna learn shot selection by being on the court.
He’s just not too good at it.
by Sports2 on Oct 31, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This year is about DEVELOPMENT
Anybody expecting a victory tonight is out of their mind, first of all…We need to get the ball in Rose’s hands and tell him to go to the hoop, period, that’s it. Let’s see what he can do. Tell him to get us back in the game and he will. Play Rose, BG, Deng, TT and Noah. I know they have Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, but maybe we should come out in a 2-3 zone? I mean it’s worth a shot, we’re getting RAPED in the paint right now.
by kwintz on Oct 31, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a stretch to say
we CAN’T beat Boston. The Bobcats beat them last year.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston is going to go something like 20-3 at worst to start the season
Great teams get out to big leads in their division and conference…we just got unlucky having to play the Celtics in Boston for the second game of the year.
by kwintz on Oct 31, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just mad because of...
Awful shot selection from just about everybody, stupid turnovers, getting screwed on the foul calls. I expected to get killed, it’s the way that it’s happening that has me fucking furious.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
new thread is going up at 8:30, so wait for it……..
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 31, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
first half worst-commenter
CubsClapp!
you win a trip back to your own cruddy blog.
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Gee, you're really treating your readers well.
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by CubsClapp on Oct 31, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hubris
ya hate to see it.
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No the team is great
It’s all Thabo and Tyrus fault. We should trade them for Redick.
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This too shall pass
Pax is watching and taking notes
by hlac on Oct 31, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, and on the back of his notebook you can see
“John Nocioni” written in cursive.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 31, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im loving Nocionis hair tonight…..hot!
by materd on Oct 31, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A number of observations...
(1) Those of you who are already conceding the season need to stop. These are the NBA champions and we are in game two (2) of the Rose era;
(2) Yes, I realize Tyrus has a horrendous shooting percentage, but the vast majority of his shots have been wide open. He has really only taken two bad shots (fade away and a leaner where he was obviously trying to draw a foul). Boston is obviously scheming to allow that shot. If VDN were awake, he would actually take Grey out, move Tyrus/Noah to the five, and play Gooden at the four. Gooden can actually hit that jumper;
(3) Rose needs to improve his pick and roll defense, but I still think he looks awesome. It’s pretty hilarious that Boston is obviously gameplanning to stop him. It’s the second game of the season and opponents have already concluded he is our best player;
(4) The team defense and offensive sets really make me concerned about VDN’s coaching ability. I don’t fret about the players, but I do worry about that. Then again, see point one.
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by 1958ChiTown on Oct 31, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The big thing Tyrus needs to learn
is that if the jump shot isn’t falling attack the rim. They all need to learn that but Rose it would seem.
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by cranscape on Oct 31, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree Cran, but honestly I don't think that
TT would get a single call tonight.
Instead of chastising him for hi sbad shooting percentage, everyone would be chastising him for going to the rim recklessly and “being out of control.”
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by 1958ChiTown on Oct 31, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus can't put one in the ocean tonight
BUT, as long as the Celts are giving him open shots and he refuses to take it to the hole, where the refs suck, I think he should keep chucking. Eventually he will find his range, or else my heart will be broken.
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by Tyrusmancrush on Oct 31, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As one of the biggest fans of Tyrus
that 1-10 shooting is killing me
Derrick Rose-2009 ROTY Tyrus Thomas-2009 MIP...hope I'm at least half right
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 31, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stat line of note:
Thabo: 8 Min, 0-3, 0-2 3pt, 1 TO
yick
Asked what kind of player he expects to be in the next five years, he said: "Not a star, but like, a superstar. Something around, like, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, something like that."
by BigBenign on Oct 31, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does Vinny insist on starting him?
Derrick Rose-2009 ROTY Tyrus Thomas-2009 MIP...hope I'm at least half right
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 31, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Allen hasn't done a thing
I’m not saying starting Thabo makes sense, but he hasn’t been the problem tonight.
by YaoPau on Oct 31, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As the designated Thabo apologist
Pretty much everyone outside of Rose sucked that first half.
by RogersPark Kris on Oct 31, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone make me a recap?
I couldn’t watch the first two quarters…
Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!
by bull83 on Oct 31, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just imagine Rose doing what he does
And everyone else playing their worst ball ever
by Option27 on Oct 31, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than that
taking it to KG twice, impressive
by CJ Bulls on Oct 31, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
go do something else with your night
this is ugly
by darksmokepuncher on Oct 31, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're really good at free throws
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Oct 31, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and........
new thread!
B.J. for three.... KABOOM!
by chibullsfan03 on Oct 31, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus 1-10?
uau
Please Pax, don't trade Hughes! Just make sure that he stays injured until... 2010!!!
by bull83 on Oct 31, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pooh!
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez - he's really freaking good!
"You ain’t as hot as I is / all of these false prophets is not messiahs /
You don’t know how high the sky is / the square mileage of earth or what pi is." - Nas
by Jivas on Oct 31, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now the announcers are just making fun
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Oct 31, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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