Open Game Thread #27: Bulls vs Utah Jazz
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Go Bulls!
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Dec 20, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday
to Alan Parsons, who turns 60 years old today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Parsons
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can he play decent defense at the 4 or 5?
If so, the Bulls should sign him.
by Granny Waiters on Dec 20, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes....I should have specified
A link to the GAME!
Do I need to specify which one?
by BAB-Bass on Dec 20, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do it again Hughes :)
when are we going to add a 7th championship?
by broseleay301 on Dec 20, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
man
those love it live commercials piss me off
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Dec 20, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
D Rose against D Williams
This should be fun…
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
for those watching NBAtv...did Steve Smith
just say Mill-A-Sap?
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cheryl Miller called
Okur – Okafor. Not the most professional performance
by Basketball Smurf on Dec 20, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
starting 0-for-4...
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
13-4
Nice start, as usual…
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice drive by Rose
Jazz defense has their eyes on him
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great
Rose is out till the 2nd most likely
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nocioni as our center?
This is just getting stupid
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Time for some VinnyBall
"Life vests protect you from drowning.
Bulletproof vests protect you from getting shot.
Sweater vests protect you from pretty girls."
by chibullsfan03 on Dec 20, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc at 5?!
Where’s Noah????
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BG is on fire!!!
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice dunk
Hopefully Gordon lights it up throughout the game.
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice move by Deng
if only he got the basket…
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brevin Knight
on his heels!
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo can really play
I hate how he sits for so long
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's true.
"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 Dec 20, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone at all explain why Noah hasn't entered yet?
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward
to the Rose, Hinrich, Gordon, Hunter and Hughes line up when Kirk comes back
by Basketball Smurf on Dec 20, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich probably plays interior d
better than some of our bigs….
On Behalf of Sue, Wjb, Bullshooter, and all the other Hinrich fans...Ill keep the Hinrich Hope coming...There will be light....
by piccolomair on Dec 20, 2008 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So Noah comes in and instantly makes an impact
I love it
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
THABO again
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo with 4 steals so far
wow
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo's really playing well
It’s games like this that make it difficult to determine what players should stick around.
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
noah needs to catch the ball once in awhile
his wild tips don’t do shit.
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah is just slapping the ball u cant call them tips
by materd on Dec 20, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Sometimes they go in
;)
But, yeah. He SHOULD try to grab it sometimes, too…
by BAB-Bass on Dec 20, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just happy to see him out there slapping for now
but ya he’s gotta work on that :)
by reprisal on Dec 20, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rose
Are we sure Rose is a point guard, and not just a guard who plays the 1 spot, like tony parker?
by TheMoon on Dec 20, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If you've seen him play
He’s looking to make the people around him better first and foremost.
He runs the offense but a lot of the times, he scores at will cause it comes easy for him
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
People say that a lot, but really, I have not seen him play a good POINT GUARD game since that game in Philly (actually, that was a great PG game). Most of the time he scores and gets some assists, but so does tony parker.
by TheMoon on Dec 20, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Assists...
The only assists i see rose making is when Noc or Gordon are open for 3 thats all
by materd on Dec 20, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think assists have a lot more to do with the offensive system than people want to give credit for.
He just turned 19 and he’s averaging 6 and a half assists per game. I’ll take that
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He is a rookie
with a rookie coach…who doesnt know anything about running plays, match ups, or playing our best players yet.
I wouldnt get too carried away about judging how his career will play out.
by reprisal on Dec 20, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he played pretty good against new jersey
what is the definition of “point guard” game. He is 10th in assist among point guards. I’m getting the sense that you only think there are 5 point guards in the nba
by Basketball Smurf on Dec 20, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I
just think there is a difference between a creator and an initiator. Paul creates, Billups initiates. The former is a PG, the latter is a probably combo-guard. Again, none of this should be taken as a slight against Rose.
by TheMoon on Dec 20, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well so far he is more of the second.
but i think the jury is still out.
by Basketball Smurf on Dec 20, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You do realize that Chris Paul is in another stratosphere when it comes to PGs
The guy is making 20/10/5 (plus a few steals) look mundane, there are like maybe 5 PGs in the entire history of the NBA that have played as well as Chris Paul right now.
Deron Williams and Chauncey Billups are in offenses that maximize their strengths. The Bulls offfense……
And if Rose is not a PG God like Paul, if he has an impact like Billups that’s just as good. Chauncey isn’t going to wow you with his passes, but he knows how to set up his teammates, knows when to take over and isn’t afraid to ever hit the big shot.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 21, 2008 12:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that was his point
He is just saying that rose isnt that pure pg that we all thought he might be, his magic wont be seen through his huge assist stat, but more through the rest of his play. He is saying that rose is probably, at least right now, a scoring combo guard. And i agree.
Rose is really alot like lebron james, but 5 inches smaller, alot better dribbler, and more likeable. The way lebron sets up his teammates, through just his sheer ability to dominate the ball and special court vision is how rose sets up his players. Roses strength lies in his ability to just float for awhile and get a good lay of the land before either finishing and offensive play, or setting up someone with a better look.
Rose will make his team mates better the way guys like jordan did…by attracting a majority of the defenses attention towards him, and then finding the guy who is open for the easy shot.
Despite thier differences, i think in a few years time, rose and paul will be the best two pgs in the league, one will be the guy who can find the holes in the defense and set up guys, the other will be the guy who can punch holes in the defense and set up guys or finish. Both will dominate.
On Behalf of Sue, Wjb, Bullshooter, and all the other Hinrich fans...Ill keep the Hinrich Hope coming...There will be light....
by piccolomair on Dec 21, 2008 3:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's playing WAY too much like BG
to my liking.
ie dribbling around the perimiter and settling for a jumper.
by BAB-Bass on Dec 20, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lakers just lost again. 70 wins my ass.
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was awesome
I don’t think they’re as good as most people think
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all. Cleveland and Boston are far superior imo.
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say far, but there's a difference in how Cle/Bos put their opponents away and LA's playing down to their competition
But the Lakers hype will always drum strong because of the obsessive Kobe fanboys and the Lakers fans need to be in the spotlight all the time. It’s because Phil Jackson shaved his mustache, that thing was legendary.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 21, 2008 12:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
didn't like that last play by kobe
but gotta give howard credit for makin those free throws.
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Orlando is peaking in the worst possible season
Howard is having a MVP season of his own becoming a KG/Duncan like defensive force in the middle. Too bad there are two teams in the East that are the likely title favorites.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 21, 2008 12:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
kg/duncan
more like old school shaq
On Behalf of Sue, Wjb, Bullshooter, and all the other Hinrich fans...Ill keep the Hinrich Hope coming...There will be light....
by piccolomair on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what's with having
an “where amazing happens” for the clippers? like how is there anything amazing about them???
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Joakim Noah
8 boards in 11 min
VDN is a fuckin idiot
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
All taps that resulted in about 2 pts.
That gets the Most Deceptive Stat of the Night Award
by TheMoon on Dec 20, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it possible to be 7 feet tall
and worse at defensive rebounding than Aaron Gray?
by potato0328 on Dec 20, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you stole the words from my mouth
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can we get some Joakim anybody
"Life vests protect you from drowning.
Bulletproof vests protect you from getting shot.
Sweater vests protect you from pretty girls."
by chibullsfan03 on Dec 20, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Get gray out of there
Fuck!!!
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gray
Can play 3min more than that is asking for trouble
by materd on Dec 20, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn Deron
I didn’t know, even thought u missed it
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How can this team seriously watch Gray and Noc
try to defend the lane? It is embarrassing to the franchise to allow those two to be the 4 and 5 at any point at any time.
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha Noce screening air
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gray is just awful on offense as well
He serves no purpose at all. He can’t finish, he can’t shoot. It’s embarrassing to watch him try to put the ball in the hoop around the rim.
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Guess who's not playing?
Thabo and Noah!
Yay!
"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 Dec 20, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Gordon breaking it down
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is VDN thinking
When he let’s hughes run the offense wtf…
by materd on Dec 20, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is he thinking
when he lets Noc guard a 4? or Gray play at all?
And wasn’t Tyrus supposed to be back tonight?
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can deal with Noc at the 4 for like 5min...
But larry at the 1!!! WTF
by materd on Dec 20, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get VDN, honestly
On the first quarter, he took out BG when he was heating up. Now, Rose was playing great and he took him out. Result: the Bulls started to have some problems on the offensive end and are losing… Wtf is he doing?
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Derrick should not sit down the rest of this game
I don’t care if he gets 5 fouls
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it's pretty clear
That Williams cannot guard him.
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed
But you won’t hear a peep in the NBA about Deron’s lack of D
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
4th quarter should be a rose vs williams one on one
by materd on Dec 20, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man, that was a bad shot by Hughes
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he need to get his
everyone else is overshadowing him, he needs to take his shots..
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Dec 20, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noah has 8 Offensive rebounds
WHY ISN’T HE PLAYING MORE?
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
NOAH
DOIN WORK
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Dec 20, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Noah had Tyrus with him
game over for Jazz
by gobulls1124 on Dec 20, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rose could've blocked that
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Get Hughes the fuck out of the game!
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Out of the timeout - lineup needs to be
Rose – Ben – Thabo – Luol – Noah
Noc has been near useless tonight on defense.
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Bulls have NO offensive system
It’s just dribble AROUND and whoever feels like it go one-on-one or take an early jumper.
Gah!
by BAB-Bass on Dec 20, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He takes Noah out
LOL Vinny is a joke
by gobulls1124 on Dec 20, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
VDN needs fired yesterday.
We would be so much better with a coach who just understood who to play.
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hopefully Pax is waiting for the annual Christmas Eve firing
by gobulls1124 on Dec 20, 2008 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still hoping for Coach Pippen to walk through that door
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I'd take Coach Rodman at this point.
At least he’d appreciate and reward Noah
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funk: "Rose knifing in.."
how ironic
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Utah does not know how to defend Derrick
At all. He could do this all game
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Larry and Noc on the break, was there any way that was gonna end well?
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
An injury to one of them would have been one way
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
[imagines them colliding together and each seperating each other's shoulders]
"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 Dec 20, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like how Rose waved at Gordon on that break.
Gordon couldn’t ignore him if he tried.
by potato0328 on Dec 20, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
D Rose and BG
Winning this game for us!
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Has BG earned his big money extension yet?
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OMG, Noc has 38 minutes and counting tonight with 5 TOs
Awful
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Actually
He’s not playing so awfull. He has 15 points and 7 rebounds
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
he’s making more shots than he’s missing (for now)
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
spoke too soon
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
You gotta love how VDN moves away from the bench (and the players), arms folded (of course) during that time-out.
“Hope they don’t want me to say something”
by BAB-Bass on Dec 20, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Love the next gear by D rose
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Dec 20, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I love that he took that rebound from Okur and Milsap. That was hard
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
after he got that rebound from underneath the opposite hoop
he was at the three point line in seconds and had the ball to hughes with 3 hazz players still behind half court. SPEEEED
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Dec 20, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funk bitching about Ben not passing when he's been praising Rose for doing the same shit
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
rose has good ball control
just saying
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Dec 20, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
rose can actually drive and finish
by gobulls1124 on Dec 20, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Give me a break, you guys don't think BG is capable of handling the ball and making big shots at the end of the game?
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn BG, why you gotta make me look bad?
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember last year against Orlando
when he was 1 on 1 with Dwight
by gobulls1124 on Dec 20, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dwight Howard,
ballhawker.
"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 Dec 20, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why isn't deng in
in the small lineup. must we really play 4 guards?
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"If you're looking for logic, you're looking at the wrong person" - VDN
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i know that this lineup has actually played well
but thabo really hasn’t done much in the past few minutes
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really thought
I would be able to last the rest of the year without King saying Sef-o-losha.
I was wrong, dead wrong
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just imagine what Sloan is thinking...
“I’M LOSING TO VINNY DEL NEGRO”
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
in all his coaching career has
Jerry Sloan lost to a poorer coach.
by robinhood on Dec 20, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
YES!!!
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling a win aginst the Pistons right now
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously i'm feelin' it. The Pistons are about to implode
by Juiceboxjerry on Dec 20, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
Rose will kick AI ass
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gray on Sheed
will be a riot
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least it will be only for 4/5 minutes...
… of the first and third quarters
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Love to see him cross AI over
And then say … that’s for MJ, bitch.
by drew gooden's facial growth on Dec 20, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And they have a small lineup now
Stuckey, AI, Hamilton, Prince, and Sheed. If we get Tyrus back by then, and Noce can continue his solid shooting they could win.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 20, 2008 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Vinny looked confused there
“You mean we actually won despite me doing all that stupid shit?”
by PGHcager on Dec 20, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Will we get to .500 against Detroit?!
My guess is yes
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The only thing that sucks about this victory
is it might lead to more small lineups.
by robinhood on Dec 20, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Whatever works
since very few things are this season
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if he tries it against the pistons
i think i might cry. i don’t see how that could possibly work for us. i hope tyrus is back for the game.
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It worked today
So, who knows… But I don’t like it either
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking Noah finally earned his starting spot back
But knowing the Bulls, they’ll say he is best suited coming off the bench . . .
For the energy
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And hopefully T-Time turns the corner as well.
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he has
We’re about a trade away from seeing our dreams become real
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Larry Hughes back in a Wizards uniform?
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My dream is seeing Joakim and Tyrus start together
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not going to happen
VDN loves too much Gray for that
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately VDN will keep Gooden starting as long as he's healthy
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meaning it'll be Gooden/Noah
instead of Thomas/Noah
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I see Gooden being good as gone soon
That’s why I mentioned the trade
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a shame that he got hurt when he was starting to show the same quality game of the preseason
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by bull83 on Dec 20, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I vaguely remember
him making some of those awful 18-footers way back then, too
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We can thank Gooden
for that.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying." -- Michael Jordan
by bennythebull on Dec 20, 2008 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it helps that boozer wasn't playing
since memo can’t post anyone up, it wasn’t that bad.
by Jaina on Dec 20, 2008 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that was exhilerating
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Dec 20, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great game - arguably the best game of the year.
This was fun!!
by chgobr on Dec 20, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...
As a “one off” where most of our players (and admittedly theirs) are hurt, it was fun to watch.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Dec 21, 2008 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
awwye I missed it, what happend in the 4th Qtr
by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 20, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Takeover, starring Derrick Rose
and Ben Gordon
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Dec 20, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you get CSN
they will rebroadcast the game at 1 am central time.
by sue369 on Dec 20, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jamal Crawford went for 50 today
First since Chicago, I believe?
by Option27 on Dec 20, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What's Gordon's high 48?
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 20, 2008 11:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jamal had 50 with the Knicks
4th player in NBA history to have 50 with 3 teams
by Jscho316 on Dec 21, 2008 12:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Larry must have had a good defense cause he wasn't much on offence but he turned out
to be +20. Some of the credit maybe goes to Thabo though @ +10.
by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 20, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Larry looked good
in the defensive zone. At least he didn’t go to sleep on defense last night.
In a trust with Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Dec 21, 2008 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap;
I missed this entire game…and then this happens?
I just have absolutely no idea what to expect from the Bulls this year. Which is both frustrating and cool.
How the hell did this happen? No Luol (figuratively), Tyrus or Gooden, but they beat the jazz?!?
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Dec 20, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No Boozer either.
Of course, Ronnie Brewer went off for 4 points on 2-5 shooting, while being guarded by the midget Ben Gordon.
by Granny Waiters on Dec 20, 2008 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gordon is playing well on defense
hopefully this season quiets all those detractors of his D..he’s hustlin and even blocking shots here and there
At least Larry Hughes isn't overrated
by Othella on Dec 20, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
did you see the celtics game???
Gordons idea of guarding ray allen, as a friend of mine put it, was to dare allen to take the 3.
“here ray, you can have the open look, now i dare you to take that jumpshot, go ahead, i dare ya!”
On Behalf of Sue, Wjb, Bullshooter, and all the other Hinrich fans...Ill keep the Hinrich Hope coming...There will be light....
by piccolomair on Dec 21, 2008 3:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Allen was getting open looks
due to the Bulls marshmallow soft interior defense.
by Granny Waiters on Dec 21, 2008 9:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ironic that the player
who apparently knows our defensive scheme best somewhat resembles a marshmallow…or at least the stay puft marshmallow man
"Worker bees can leave.
Even drones can fly away.
The Queen is their slave."
by jpchi on Dec 21, 2008 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, every Celtic player was getting open looks
If you collapse in the paint every single time, all they had to do was swing it to the perimeter twice for an open shot. Gordon got lost on some screens, but that happens to any defender. If you want to complain about defense, blame Nocioni and Gray for not even playing Jr. High level interior D.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 21, 2008 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Im not someone who is anti-gordon
Im being honest, just check out the second quarter of the game when gordon came in. He was guarding ray allen, was in the vicinity, but either had his back turned to ray allen, or litterally watched him shoot a three, or was not on his defense. You say its cuz the interior defense collapsed, which is true. But gordon was rarely in a position to actually help out on defense (the ball was too far for him to offer help d) and even in that case, YOU NEVER GIVE RAY ALLEN AN OPEN 3. I rather perkins dunk the ball than allan hit a 3 (you know, give them 2 pts instead of 3). In the second quarter alone ray allan must have had 4-5 3s….thats insane!
Gordon may have showed more ability on the defensive end, but a few blocks doesnt mean he is a solid defender now. He is still BARELY a good defender. Like sports2 once wrote though, bg7’s offensive talents are usually enough to make up for whatever he lets go on defense. Bg7’s offense is pretty stellar, he just isnt good though when he isnt trying to score (meaning when defending, when playing point, or dribbling).
Im not trying to take gordons progress or positives away from him, i know he is a big part of our recent success….but to me its like talkign about hinrich having a killer instinct to score just because he scores 30 in a few games and knocks down some much needed 3s. Gordon is as good a defender as hinrich is at taking over games.
On Behalf of Sue, Wjb, Bullshooter, and all the other Hinrich fans...Ill keep the Hinrich Hope coming...There will be light....
by piccolomair on Dec 21, 2008 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
I agree, BG is good if his offense is on, he is definitely no defensive gem, thats why Kirk guarded the other teams premier guard. I dont care what anyone says about Skiles, watch the Bucks lately and that man knows defense. I love the fact that BG is starting and so should Noah and TT, unless we can get a real center in a trade. Just TT and Noah gotta work harder and make it harder for the coaches to take them out. Get better and develop so either one can run the pick and roll game with Rose although I dont see why we dont just isolate Rose more like they do for Devin Harris and run an offense to get him isos on the wings, but thats different story. Back to BG, he needs improve his defense if he wants to get paid and stay here and start alongside Rose. Now also consider we have a pretty legit top 20 PG injured who if nothing else can play some defense who can either help us or get us something in a trade.
by NamingRightsOnSale on Dec 22, 2008 2:09 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You are awesome
recd for being open minded about this roster (as opposed to hopping on one of the bandwagons)
On Behalf of Sue, Wjb, Bullshooter, and all the other Hinrich fans...Ill keep the Hinrich Hope coming...There will be light....
by piccolomair on Dec 22, 2008 4:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BG has played solid D this year, though. That's the thing.
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 Dec 22, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The problem with Skiles is not coaching abitlity
but player relations, which is why he is good coach for 2 to 3 years with one team, but not beyond that. If Skiles had the relationship skills of Phil Jackson, he would still be coaching the Bulls.
by Granny Waiters on Dec 22, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was semi-expected
Noah was huge on the glass, exhibit 8098080 why Aaron Gray does not deserve the spot over Noah whatsoever. Rose reminded us that he’s still awesome. And you have to like this kind of attitude
"I was relaxed a little bit, but now it’s aggressive for now on," Rose said. "If they stop me, then that’s what I have teammates for. If they don’t I’m going to get a layup or a jump shot."
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 20, 2008 11:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Start and play Noah until he is winded,
put Gray in for a 3 to 4 minutes, then put Noah back in. Repeat as necessary.
by Granny Waiters on Dec 21, 2008 9:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's the thing
I’m pretty sure Noah gets winded in the shootaround and opening ceremony. That’s why Gray is starting.
by robinhood on Dec 21, 2008 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure Aaron Gray sucks
And him playing is the same thing as playing a tired Noah.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 21, 2008 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Except that Gray probably wants to play when he sucks...
Noah wants to sit and suck wind.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Dec 21, 2008 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Gray is just fine for the 49th overall pick
being paid the NBA minimum salary. The only problem is when fans (or coaches) expect him to be more than a limited minutes back-up.
by Granny Waiters on Dec 22, 2008 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not the fans that expect that much out of a 2nd round pick
I’m fine with what he is, if he improves I’ll be shocked and glad for Paxson that he didn’t completely botch a big man prospect.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 22, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
I feel like the Bulls have been rebuilding for like 10 years......... oh wait they have!
by ImmanuelKant on Dec 21, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where was Lou ?
Did you guys notice that Thabo got all of Deng’s minutes in the 4th and I didn’t hear that it was because of injury. I think that Thabo is going to take minutes away from Deng not from the backcourt. Thabo is a better defender than Deng and Deng hasn’t brought anything to the offense this year. With NOC playing the 4 now that Gooden is gone about 2 weeks Thabo will get 25-30min a game.
by Jscho316 on Dec 21, 2008 12:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that's good for thabo
but i didn’t think it was the right decision to keep him in at the end of the game. he was pretty much a nonfactor after his 3pter with 7 minutes left (other than 2 fouls).
deng struggled again tonight though, and i think it could have been due to rose’s aggressiveness. as noted around here he’d been more passive the past few games and he picked it up again tonight, leaving less room for deng in the offense.
i just know these guys can work together. i think rose could be great for deng if they figure each other out. i hope it’s soon.
by Jaina on Dec 21, 2008 12:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if he was a nonfactor
If he was just playing solid D (though they were playing against mismatches); which is why I was always hoping for him to get some playing time.
And he was playing well on the offensive end for a good bit I think if Deng or someone else was in they might have tried to do too much. Thabo might of brought some balance.
by Camry on Dec 21, 2008 1:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Noc!
Probably the most interesting thing that came out postgame was Millsap reenacting the offensive foul he got called for against Andres Nocioni with 3:17 left. The referees probably saw what we did at the press table, which was Nocioni appearing as if he got hit in the face as the two battled for position.
Millsap said the reality was a little different. As he demonstrated by grabbing my right arm, Nocioni apparently was holding him in the post. Then Nocioni actually jerked back Millsap’s arm into his head and recoiled to sell the foul. Millsap, C.J. Miles and Ronnie Brewer were all talking about the sequence after the game.
The man was born to flop.
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by RogersPark Kris on Dec 21, 2008 8:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
He probably gets fined for that
The baseline official made the call, but really had no angle to view what Millsap’s arm was doing. The league goofs, but Noc was definitely holding Millsap’s arm to sell the push.
In a trust with Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Dec 21, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
has anyone been fined for flopping yet?
and if not, why not?
Objectively, I’d come down hard on such Noc shenanigans. All it ultimately does it get people hurt when he flies on his back.
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