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Open Game Thread #13: Bulls at Golden State Warriors

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Chicago @ Golden State


Vinny is starting Rose/Gordon/Hughes/Sefolosha/Gooden.

That's a real live report.

I'm not watching this one live, I'll say that much.

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this is why Gooden has to go

As long as he is around our Bimbo Vinnie will use him as a center. This is a game that Noah could have gotten some confidence back, maybe even dominated at least on the Boards.

by BigWay on Nov 21, 2008 10:48 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

What the fuck?

That’s the dumbest lineup I’ve ever seen, in 15 years of watching the NBA. And yes, that includes Wednesday’s lineup.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Nov 21, 2008 9:32 PM CST   0 recs

Hughes at Small Forward and Thabo at Power

that definately qualifies as a what the Fuck moment.

by BigWay on Nov 21, 2008 11:03 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Plenty of venting

goin on in the game preview. it’s all been said.

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 Nov 21, 2008 9:33 PM CST   0 recs

Who's ready for

Golden State out-muscling us on the inside?

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:33 PM CST   0 recs

Over/under on rebounds by Biedrins: 25

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Nov 21, 2008 9:34 PM CST   0 recs

Over.

I’ll guess 32.

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:35 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Thank god i won't get this game on my cable.

I was going to ask for a link but i wont bother with these lineups.

Thabo Sefolosha: His last name sounds like a disease, and his ballgame IS one.

by chibullsfan03 on Nov 21, 2008 9:36 PM CST   0 recs

Why not start Hunter, and make it a 5-guard lineup?

At least then VDN can make history by becoming the first coach ever to start 5 guards at the same time.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Nov 21, 2008 9:37 PM CST   0 recs

Gray.

I would hope to god Noah or Tyrus, but …. butttt … yeeeah.

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:40 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Christ

Way to play to your opponent’s strengths.

De gustibus non est disputandum

by Sports2 on Nov 21, 2008 9:41 PM CST   0 recs

Bingo

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:46 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

Let’s play SMALL BALL against the best SMALL BALL team in the league!

(shoots self)

by kwintz on Nov 21, 2008 9:41 PM CST   0 recs

Sef has made 2 jump shots in a row.

Check the temperature of Hell right quick.

by arjoseph on Nov 21, 2008 9:44 PM CST   0 recs

"Calling (name redacted)'s soul.

It’s -495.7 degrees!

Things could be worse.

by stupidgenius on Nov 21, 2008 9:46 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

I like Thabo

he gives the ball to Rose. What a concept.

"That was a great play by me."-Champ Bailey

by Just got mugged by Pete Myers on Nov 21, 2008 9:45 PM CST   0 recs

SCREW YOU LARRY HUGHES

WHY DO YOU LIKE FADEAWAY 20 FOOT JUMPERS WITH A MAN IN YOUR FACE! ARRRRRGH
… I seriously hate him so much.

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:45 PM CST   0 recs

hughes

dear god how is he so awful. cant he be demoted to the d league? is that an option. i wish it was like baseball.

by Sambossanova on Nov 21, 2008 9:46 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

hah

and here he is complaining about “deserving” (not real quotes, but it is implied) more minutes.

Derrick Rose is going to be a star. He can really handle his balls.

by bulls*hit on Nov 21, 2008 9:57 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

If D-Rose is making those shots

It’s officially over for the rest of the league.

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:46 PM CST   0 recs

The thing about basketball is...

You have these two spots, usually filled by large men. These two spots are for players that can PROTECT THE BASKET.

by kwintz on Nov 21, 2008 9:46 PM CST   0 recs

How the FUCK do we blow a 4-on-1?

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:47 PM CST   0 recs

Maybe the stars have aligned

and we will actually make all the bad shots we take tonight.

by arjoseph on Nov 21, 2008 9:49 PM CST   0 recs

gooden on cue

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 Nov 21, 2008 9:49 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

I'd love an 18-footer

It’s the 22-footers that piss me off.

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:50 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Thabo

Gorgeous

by Option27 on Nov 21, 2008 9:49 PM CST   0 recs

Yeah

he’s makes them go IN now.

"That was a great play by me."-Champ Bailey

by Just got mugged by Pete Myers on Nov 21, 2008 9:51 PM CST to parent up   1 recs

Yeah.

That’s why his three % is so bad, he’s added more arc to it. Maybe it’s getting more used to it now. :D
That’d be pretty sweet.

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:51 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

He is playing in the frontcourt tonight

I have been saying since last season that he might be more effective in the frontcourt, he is not quite athletic enough to keep up with the 2 guards.

by BigWay on Nov 21, 2008 11:01 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

This is

the worst fucking three minutes of basketball ever. Except for Thabo making jumpers.

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:49 PM CST   0 recs

I gave up hope of winning that game very, very early in the contest

This is more painful because a victory might be in the balance.

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:51 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

We actually got that!

Things could be worse.

by stupidgenius on Nov 21, 2008 9:50 PM CST   0 recs

I ain't gonna lie

I’m beyond impressed with this line up so far.

VDN maybe finally got something right

by Option27 on Nov 21, 2008 9:51 PM CST   0 recs

GS

plays NO defense

by NormVanBeer on Nov 21, 2008 9:54 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Vinnys lineup working!!!Agh....

General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 21, 2008 9:51 PM CST   0 recs

defensive master drew gooden with the block

Thabo Sefolosha: His last name sounds like a disease, and his ballgame IS one.

by chibullsfan03 on Nov 21, 2008 9:52 PM CST   0 recs

Is Golden State really this bad?

Mmm. :/
What’s up with Morrow, anyways? Haven’t seen him do anything yet.

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:52 PM CST   0 recs

It's working on a small team, but what if we play a big team like this?

PG: Derrick Rose
SG: Luol Deng
SF: Tyrus Thomas
PF: Drew Gooden
C: Joakim Noah

Things could be worse.

by stupidgenius on Nov 21, 2008 9:54 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

sefolosHa sefolosHa sefolosHa

PRONOUNCE HIS NAME RIGHT!!! please there’s an H!!!!!

by Jaina on Nov 21, 2008 9:52 PM CST   0 recs

the nbatv commentators keep calling Thabo

“Seph-oh-lo-suh”

Thabo Sefolosha: His last name sounds like a disease, and his ballgame IS one.

by chibullsfan03 on Nov 21, 2008 9:53 PM CST   0 recs

IMagine

imagine if deng was playing instead of hughes. this could have been the bulls lineup all year if D’Antoni was coach. I think it works partly cause they are playing the warriors but Thabo is probably one of the best rebounders at his position.

by Sambossanova on Nov 21, 2008 9:53 PM CST   0 recs

I was about to post something like this,

but not as funny.

"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com

by Prevenge on Nov 21, 2008 9:54 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Awesome!

You can win a Larry Hughes Jersey
*Signed!
Why do they even make Hughes’ Jersey

by Jamaicanpi on Nov 21, 2008 9:53 PM CST   0 recs

they donate them to 3rd world countries

along with the superbowl loser’s t-shirts.

….or so i’ve heard

Thabo Sefolosha: His last name sounds like a disease, and his ballgame IS one.

by chibullsfan03 on Nov 21, 2008 9:54 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

What is it with Thabo's "ole" defense

He’s done that twice already. Just freaking guard the guy!

"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 Nov 21, 2008 9:55 PM CST   0 recs

he doesn't know

how to hit shots and play defense at the same time…he either does one or the other

by NormVanBeer on Nov 21, 2008 9:56 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

In a half-assed attempt to defend Thabo's defense,

on that last one, while the general basketball rule is that you DON’T let people go baseline, Skiles had us in a bizzarro defensive scheme (that kind of depended on Ben Wallace) that led people to the baseline for a trap behind the basket. Maybe Thabo is reverting to old instincts created by old coaching.

Or maybe he’s just not that good.

by arjoseph on Nov 21, 2008 9:57 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

no gloating

about thabo? figured you’d be all over that!

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 Nov 21, 2008 9:57 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Me gloat over Thabo?

Things could be worse.

by stupidgenius on Nov 21, 2008 9:59 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

was I responding to you??

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 Nov 21, 2008 10:00 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

I believe he was replying to me.

However, I won’t gloat over Thabo because the little bit of relatively positive play he’s had in this game is not conclusive of anything. I will say, though, that it keeps me encouraged.

by fundamentallysound on Nov 21, 2008 10:00 PM CST