Game Preview #11 - Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers
by California Al
on Nov 18, 2008 3:45 PM CST
[Thanks to California Al for tonight's game preview. KC has some pregame notes: Gooden is going to start after tweaking his ankle in practice, and Deng will guard Kobe. My prediction (in general): pain. -ed.]
Here's hoping we can kick off the circus trip with a (gasp) three game win streak. I mentioned in another thread the new Lakers defense Phil's implemented this year, and it's explained well here. What I like about it is the same thing I liked about D'Antoni's or Nellie's offenses: it's real aggressive and engages all five players with the opportunities to make plays, get on ESPN, pad stats, and all of the other fun things that players like to do. Not a hard sell.
Kurt at Lakers Blue and Gold has a much more eloquent preview than I'm capable of, but considering his usually outstanding work, I don't know how he put Gordon in our frontcourt; I'm sure he meant Deng. He also gave major props to Matt (well-deserved, of course), and points out some very revealing stats about the weak defensive performance of our frontcourt. For a good read, go here.
Again, I wouldn't freak out about how BG is going to matchup on Kobe. More than likely, they'll play the triangle and try to exploit the frontcourt matchups early. If we're still in it after three, then we can worry about Kobe.
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I have bad feelings about this one...
Think it might get ugly
Here’s hoping it doesn’t
by BAB-Bass on Nov 18, 2008 3:57 PM CST 0 recs
you might be right
last season, the game played in LA got real ugly, which ended in a 28 pt loss. The game in Chicago was a little closer, but the same result.
We don’t really have the starters or the bench to be able to keep up.
Historically, Ben hasn’t done that well against them, with his best game being in his rookie year…so it will be interesting to see what happens tonight, since he’s been playing great as of late.
by NormVanBeer on
Nov 18, 2008 4:19 PM CST
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The Pistons were able to beat the Lakers.
While playing smaller lineups with AI beating the guards off the dribble and spreading the floor with Rasheed hanging out near the line…they also used Kwame’s physical strength to bother Bynum on the inside…we can spread the floor with Noc, Rose can get into the lane and Aaron Gray can move Bynum on the inside. To win by following the Detroit blueprint, we will need a solid defensive effort from everyone, but especially our big men.
"The whole leverage thing, it's a difficult thing to gauge" -Paxson
by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 18, 2008 4:33 PM CST 1 recs
We should be able to follow their blueprint
We don’t exactly have guys who clog the lane. A spread-out, spaced offense plays to our desire to put up jumpshots. Add an actual dribble-penetration PG like Rose and we should be able to emulate what Detroit did on the offensive side of the ball
--Torch
by torch on
Nov 18, 2008 6:14 PM CST
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anything to get Noce & Gray on the floor huh? :-)
Nah…I can see putting Noce out there, because as you said, he might help spread the floor. However, Phil has had Noc’s number the last several games (pts…4, 4, 4, 8, 9). In other words, Noc pretty much sucks against the Lakers and I don’t see a change magically happening tonight.
Gray should see no part of the floor tonight. He will get out-ran by Gasol and get out-powered by Bynum. He will get destroyed. No Gray.
by NormVanBeer on
Nov 18, 2008 6:24 PM CST
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But Noce didn't have...
DRose in those games. Seriously, I think Noce has benefited the most from DRose’s brilliance. Here’s to hoping he can have a great game tonight coz he’s been swinging from good game to bad game like a freaking pendulum.
by PatBull on
Nov 18, 2008 9:26 PM CST
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Deng on Kobe tonight!
What Del Negro wouldn’t say is who would start defensively against Kobe Bryant, though Deng has been told he will get the assignment.
by Option27 on Nov 18, 2008 4:48 PM CST 1 recs
Good to see KC coming off as an idiot again
Bryant and Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, whom the Bulls face Wednesday, present the first large backcourt challenges since Gordon and Rose began starting together.
Did he forget about Joe Johnson already? Or did he just “accidentally” leave it out since he didn’t do much against our “small” backcourt?
I’m really sick of his snide comments relating to BG’s height. It’s damn annoying, especially coming from the team’s primary beat writer.
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
Nov 18, 2008 5:03 PM CST
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KC hates Gordon
Since BG turned down the contract that the Bulls offered to him, that KC seems to be annoyed with him. Every time he writes about BG is in a criticize mode. So, you shouldn’t expect anything good from KC when BG is the subject…
http://comunidadebulleana.blogspot.com/ - Comunidade Bulleana (O blog dos Bulls em Portugal)
by bull83 on
Nov 18, 2008 6:30 PM CST
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I never remember
KC having a good thing to say about Gordon even before this summer. I think he has a few phrases about Gordon he wrote up seasons back and copy/pastes them into what he is writing that week. Which is often what sports writers do…just not so much about their home team guys. He not only has it out for him he is also a lazy ass. And guys like that stick around a long time.
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
Nov 18, 2008 6:46 PM CST
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His "blog" is pathetic. He updates it like once every 5 days maybe and it's rarely anything good
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
Nov 18, 2008 7:16 PM CST
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meh
I appreciate the updates from practice, like today.
USE THE SOFTWARE. Actions-> Rec/Flag. Reply to comments with the reply button. Rec good fanposts/fanshots so the crud gets pushed down.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on
Nov 18, 2008 8:29 PM CST
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For real B
The Gordon hate just keeps on flowing from KC’s fingertips.
Joe Johnson was not that effective with Gordon guarding him. Admittedly, the Hawks did not have to go to him because they had such nice leads, but when they did Johnson was still jacking up jumpers which is exactly what you want him to do.
In a trust with Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on
Nov 18, 2008 9:27 PM CST
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Laker fan who said it best IMO
DR looks sensational so far. Like CP3, he’s young, athletic, and very crafty. Watch for the eurostep, and watch for the beautiful hesitation dribble.
I appreciate Odom’s saltiness and emotion this year, and I’m expecting a good fight against Nocioni tonight.
I think the outcome of this game comes down to two factors. How well the Lakers trap DR, and the quality of decisions DR makes in the teeth of the Laker defense.
Comment by chibi — November 18, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
"The Zen philosopher Basho once wrote: 'A flute with no holes is not a flute, And a doughnut with no hole is a Danish.' He was a funny guy."
by Ugh It Live! on Nov 18, 2008 5:00 PM CST 0 recs
That's me.
I was about to post that comment on this blog.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
by ignign*kt on
Nov 18, 2008 5:04 PM CST
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There's no way
Aaron Gray will see the floor for any meaningful minutes right? He can’t guard Bynum/Gasol (well neither can Noce/Gooden but that’s a different story) and would be horrible in the fast-paced game that this is sure to be.
"The Zen philosopher Basho once wrote: 'A flute with no holes is not a flute, And a doughnut with no hole is a Danish.' He was a funny guy."
by Ugh It Live! on Nov 18, 2008 5:11 PM CST 0 recs
The Lakers and Portland
are match up nightmares for us – those big folks down low are just going to feast on us. Still, the Bulls have become fun again, so I’m down. :)
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Nov 18, 2008 5:28 PM CST 0 recs
Go Bulls!
"You’re caught up in basketball. Get caught up in life" - Starbury's Head Tattoo
by Belize on Nov 18, 2008 6:14 PM CST 0 recs
Let Kobe score
I would almost dare him to shoot. When was the last time we beat the Lakers in LA? It was the last time Kobe put up 40+
--Torch
by torch on Nov 18, 2008 6:15 PM CST 0 recs
daring kobe to shoot jumpers is a nice strategy
but only if you have a great zone inside stopping him from getting inside
Which is obviously not our case
by CJOliveira on
Nov 18, 2008 6:24 PM CST
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only do this
if Ben is ON. Even then, I’m not so sure. Letting/daring Kobe to shoot isn’t the best idea. It’s not like he’s a terrible shooter. I’d use this strategy with LeBron before I would with Kobe.
If Ben is on, then that might at least offset some of what Kobe does…but letting Kobe shoot, especially if Ben and/or everyone else is having a cold night…bad idea.
by NormVanBeer on
Nov 18, 2008 6:28 PM CST
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This is gonna be my first DR experience live
He best come out to not dissapoint!
by Option27 on Nov 18, 2008 6:22 PM CST 0 recs
Have fun!
I doubt Rose will disappoint, but the rest of the team — who knows. If they fight it out it should at least be enjoyable.
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
Nov 18, 2008 6:48 PM CST
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Channel Please
Is CSN-plus the same as CLTV?? What channel is this game on? I have RCN and can’t find it on the guide. I need to record it before I go out.
by Bulls Mouthpiece on Nov 18, 2008 8:09 PM CST 0 recs
link link link!!!!
show me the link!!!! aaahhhhh!!!!
also fire vinny and pax and give job to drose.
by mandoman10 on Nov 18, 2008 8:54 PM CST 0 recs
A loss will clearly suck
But if they can keep this game competitive and our frontcourt doesn’t look too incompetent tonight I’ll be satisfied. Baby steps!
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 18, 2008 8:59 PM CST 0 recs
goddamnit
i don’t get nba tv… even though i have league pass. :( guess i have to watch it on broadband or something… or maybe i can use this opportunity NOT to stay up late to watch. :P
by Jaina on Nov 18, 2008 9:02 PM CST 0 recs
i have the same problem
cause im in chicago the nba tv aint playin it.
show me the link! aaaahhhhh
derrick rose! aaaahhhh
by mandoman10 on
Nov 18, 2008 9:04 PM CST
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For those who have Dish Network, the game is being telecast free on channel 402 NBA-TV
Is there any chance Tyrus will play meaningful minutes tonight, and if so what are his chances of success? As I mentioned in a prior blog, if he doesn’t show some progress soon, I may change my screen name to DoubtingThomas, until he shows me my initial crush was not due to just a temporary tingle triggered by his brief highlight moments which are becoming rare this season. Was it love or merely infatuation?
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Nov 18, 2008 9:09 PM CST 0 recs
if you go to stoogetv.com
and click on other channels, you should find a link
by lampnasty on
Nov 18, 2008 9:12 PM CST
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how come i got dissed.
and how do you guys find these links. my whole night would be ruined if didn’t get this link.
also make derrick rose the head coach and the gm. and the center.
by mandoman10 on
Nov 18, 2008 9:23 PM CST
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Do the players not work on Macs?
I can’t seem to load the page
by Ozzie Montana on
Nov 18, 2008 9:24 PM CST
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justin.tv runs on flash player
you should be all right
by lampnasty on
Nov 18, 2008 9:25 PM CST
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im on a mac
and its working fine. like actually watching tv.
by mandoman10 on
Nov 18, 2008 9:29 PM CST
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Stupid pregame comments by Gary Payton/Chris Webber
Payton said….“Where Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Nocioni?
"They ain’t showing up, Nocoioni was the man 2 years ago ….he ain”t showing up"
Upon which Webber cogently replied…..“I dunno.”
All 3 have had pretty solid offensive games recently..
Do these bozo’s ever look at any game stats before they display their ignorance?
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Nov 18, 2008 9:27 PM CST 0 recs
Remember
Webber is actually an intelligent guy. Tyra Banks was too dumb for his taste.
Payton, well he can talk, but that’s about it.
In a trust with Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on
Nov 18, 2008 9:30 PM CST
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webber is really smart
often though i cant understand what payton is saying i need like closed captioning for that guy. amhad is always laughing so i gather its pretty funny what he must be saying
lol
by mandoman10 on
Nov 18, 2008 9:31 PM CST
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I'll give Webber a pass because he's shown before he's a good studio analyst
Payton is a dumbass for talking crap about Rondo saying he got a free pass to a ring. Ummm, Gary what exactly were you doing in LA and Miami?
by Ozzie Montana on
Nov 18, 2008 9:33 PM CST
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tell me about it
it’s almost 2 am over here, my eyes are closing already
by CJOliveira on
Nov 18, 2008 9:38 PM CST
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seriously
that was the longest national anthem of all time.
by mandoman10 on
Nov 18, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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phil jackson
looks funny when he is sitting on the bench alone
by mandoman10 on Nov 18, 2008 9:40 PM CST 0 recs
what is wrong with the view
on that link. its all from the baseline its like almost unwatchable!
boooo. any other links?
by mandoman10 on Nov 18, 2008 9:44 PM CST 0 recs
We will win tonight
I’m very sure we will win. The Lakers defense is starting to show some big holes.
Their offense isn’t as crisp as last year. Bynum isn’t the big strong center advertised in the pre-season and Kobe has lost more than one step.
Bulls by 5
by Outsidergua on Nov 18, 2008 9:45 PM CST 0 recs
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