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Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks, Dec 27, 2008 6:00 PM CST


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hopefully there will be no blowout

"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 27, 2008 6:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you fail.

"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 27, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Joe Johnson - Hughes/Sefolosha matchup

should be interesting.

"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 27, 2008 6:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh jeeze

Gray is now a “post up presence”

by gobulls1124 on Dec 27, 2008 6:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

terrible singing

"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 27, 2008 6:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LOL WOW

that was – amazing

by reprisal on Dec 27, 2008 6:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is the worst so far this season

lmao @ those kids looking at each other like “wtf?”

by Protocol on Dec 27, 2008 6:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Streaming video - Hawks announcers

at Homer TV

Channel 18

Access code: homertv.net

As always, you need a Flash plug-in for your browser.

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 6:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully the Hawks' play will be as bad as that singing

"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 27, 2008 6:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

or any other road 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 27, 2008 6:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what a world!

"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 27, 2008 6:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting tidbit

Luol Deng, Deron Williams, and Brandon Roy were wearing the same model Nike shoe when they injured their ankles.

"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 27, 2008 6:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Converse haha

"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 27, 2008 6:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Rose

makes Marc Stein eat his words

"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 27, 2008 6:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I don't know who's going to have more trouble

Mike Bibby or Derrick Rose

"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 27, 2008 6:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

what I like

is that he’s not a black hole on offense when he gets the ball

"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 27, 2008 6:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

he’s pass first.. shoot when you’re open

by gobulls1124 on Dec 27, 2008 6:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

rose for 3!!

he’s gonna score big time today

needs votes for the allstar game! hehe

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 6:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha at Deng having fans in Atlanta

"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 27, 2008 6:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

leaking like the Hawks' interior D!

"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 27, 2008 6:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TYRUS

"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 27, 2008 6:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wait

They did not say goal tending on that right?

by Option27 on Dec 27, 2008 6:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

something like 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 27, 2008 6:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There's the extra gear by Rose

"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 27, 2008 6:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

refs don't seem to mind

Gray spending 18 seconds in the paint…nice

"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 27, 2008 6:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

rose i into it! Yeah!!

i like how the bulls play aggressive and fast!

LOL about the 18 seconds in the paint!! so true

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 6:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not too bad so far

I’m surprised Atlanta isn’t trying to push it under the basket like last time and get Gray in foul trouble

by Protocol on Dec 27, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I dont know if i want Noah in...

I remember him getting schooled by his ex teammate last time we played them and gray has been solid his passing ability is great

by bullzfan148 on Dec 27, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

man that was a terrible game for 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 27, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They're playing within their roles (for now, at least)

Gordon – hit open shots
Rose – slash/create
Thomas – defense defense defense
Gray – boards
Sefolosha – be a small forward

"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 27, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised "Funking"

didn’t mention anything…they talked about it yesterday

"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 27, 2008 6:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

At least Hinrich isn't around

to get dunked on

"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 27, 2008 6:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Talking about Thabo attitutde...

great fake and pass to the hot player of the moment!! Good work Thabo!

Please don’t trade him! Don’t be silly!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 6:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What's the happs so far?

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 27, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon on fire

"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 27, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hey now

Gray is doing ok!

"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 27, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noah and Gray?

That’s just stupid either Noah and Tyrus or Gray and Tyrus.

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 27, 2008 6:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ha you can't play zone if you just let a guy go through the middle

Fucking terrible 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 27, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

"Noce get's his money worth"

The most annoying phrase these idiots say. Just admit he’s awful at defense and has no other option but fouling.

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 27, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Uhoh...

return of the Rose/Hunter backcourt?

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I love to see Rose bounce back from an ugly game

Sweet layup

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 27, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's worthless

At least put Tyrus in so he can maybe get a block.

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 27, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice identification

by Rose that Zaza would turn his back to him after the double team

"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 27, 2008 6:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhh make those free points

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 27, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NEITHER CAN I

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 27, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

"touch matchup for Noce"

Then stop putting him in that position worthless coach of ours.

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 27, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yeah how many times have they gone at Noce on the block now?

10? Ugh.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yet another.

at least this means less Noce shortly.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But you know he's just around the corner

The coaches buy into his crap energy when if they played someone with better defense it would do the same thing.

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 27, 2008 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i have to think this is "showcasing" right?

why else would you pursue this kind of thing? at least KW has the decency to consistently come up with a narrative for us to either buy or not buy into.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You'd like to believe Noce will be traded

But this organization just loves it’s scrappy dudes too much.

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 27, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And look, another bad foul!

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 27, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tech on Hughes?

Perhaps upset because Thabo got the start?

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

thank god for the foul out rule

otherwise we’d never see a sub

by gobulls1124 on Dec 27, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

at least they don't look like they're coached by Tommy Amaker today

mainly because D-Rose has the ballin’ ass game today

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Him and BG are saviors

I cannot imagine watching this team without those 2 playing……ugh just would be sickening.

Also, this is weird, like seeing your teacher at a restaurant(you’re not my teacher but you get the idea)

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 27, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i laugh at the idea that i have any kind of authority, if that's the comparison.

i think it’s kinda cool that you see folks on different boards across the tubes. i’ve seen jivas and TAEG on mgoblog, fer instance.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

According

to espn’s auto-refresh box score, Noah has played 0 minutes thus far. Thats about right.

by TheMoon on Dec 27, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

But he may have gotten massacred the last time we played Atlanta but I’d hope to see him ge at least a little burn today

At least TT’s starting well.

Nope, I haven’t given up hope on our young big men

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rebound?

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why can't Noc make shit?

Honestly though. Something must be hampering him

by Option27 on Dec 27, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

sucking?

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's just getting old

Anyone who plays like he did over the years tend to have about 4 or 5 years removed from the end of their careers

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's lost all explosiveness.

The good news is, we have a GM who’s paid to foresee these kinds of things, and to make judicious choices regarding who we should sign long term.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But he makes threes usually

He’s been so off this year

by Option27 on Dec 27, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so game threading w/ BaB is bad luck?

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

rec'd!

i’m sure this is the dead horse on this particular blog, but how can a guy with just 3 years in personnel be a good idea as a head coach?

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

where was the foul

rose didn’t touch Smith. classic NBA refs

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 27, 2008 6:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

The wheels really fall off fast with this team

by Option27 on Dec 27, 2008 6:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

'd liek to point out that culprit number one

in this snowballing of garbage was Noc. He’s had a huge impact on this game.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 6:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Whatever happened to playing quick but not in a hurry?

I see no transition game at all. Ever y single set is against a fully set up defense.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 6:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

A trade could quickly change

his fortunes with us.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is that really Thabo?

i don’t recognize him

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

First tiem he's gotten extended burn

and he’s heating up. Wasnt that the case last year?

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oo wee three by Thabo

"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 27, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

His 3

has arc now!
HE’S LEARNING HOW TO PLAY!

"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 27, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he's always been a terrific player, but VDN needed to play him more!

He’s the swiss team captain (not that it is an amazing thing!!) but with the national team he plays with confidence and he is INCREDIBLE!! he plays right like now… confident, in rythm.. amazing defender and runner

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm looking for BG and Thabo to join him

I’m saying at least 20 tonight for Thabo if he can keep this pace up

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i think his record is 17 or something...

will most probably beat it.. except if VDN decides to put Noce instead!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We hate the fans

in the “Love it Live” commercials!

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thabo keeps looking like he's got help defense

and the other four don’t know it. Several times I’ve seen him give his man one side and he strolled in wide open.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Shit

Flippy’s taking the court… We need rebounding dammit, not Noc

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

70 fucking points in a half?

This team is truly a disgrace.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

well, bulls scored 60...

its a fast paced game… no D, good %

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Amen...

This is the only reason I miss Skiles… Defense dammit

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow, noc using his only quality

jump in the brawl like a freak

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls continue to actually get foul calls...weird

"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 27, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

love that tyrus

wish i could say the same about noah.

by chicagodogg79 on Dec 27, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

nice first half from T2

8/6/3. How bout a forward rotation of he and Boozer?

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

(I say this like it's sooooooooo feasible)

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm all for it

Altho if we are talking about Jazz big men, I’m better in fr Milsap

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

good end of the half!

goood for the mental of bulls players! Don’t let go this one!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Positives – Thabo’s playing time, Gordon’s shots, Rose’s tenacity
Negatives – Allowing second-chance points, leaving Joe Johnson open, and it seems people are not liking Nocioni more than usual

"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 27, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i get too emotional with Noce..

i don’t just not like him… i get nervous and very aggressive when he chucks bricks around… definitely hate him more than Hughes! And i hate hughes though!

My hate for Noce is just at another level…

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noce / Hughes / Noah can go...

Keep Thabo Thomas… not the other way round like the rumours would say 2 weeks ago…

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Which will never happen, unfortunately

"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 27, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That is the problem

He is playing half, but now he’s in the NBA. He was an oversized, fast PF in college. He’s a very weak center with no post game in the pros. His only offense is going to come when he’s first up the court and can downtown on a mismatch.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But he's never the first up or down

For all the raves about his work ethic and willingness to win pre-draft, I don’t see much of it.

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 27, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, we got shafted in this one

Maybe we’ll be lucky to find some coach who’d be wiling to break his head in or “motivate hm” ala Sheed Wallace

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If he was actually a full-time hustle player

(instead of just the first 2 minutes he’s on the court), he’d be a legit NBA big man.

by potato0328 on Dec 27, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is just an off year ...

he didn’t come in ready to work, he’s out of shape, etc. etc., and next year he’ll be back strong.
I really do feel that way. I know, seems odd … but … yeah.

"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 27, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Play Rose, Gordon, Thabo, Tyrus, and Noah

That’s their best hope for a good defensive lineup. They need rebounding to the maximus to win the game. It is absolutely pathetic to shoot 62% from the field and be LOSING by 5.

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 27, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ABSOLUTELY

Give one to the fans; just one, dammit. Everyone here has been crying for that lineup for two years (ok, only since we won the ping pong ball).

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually,

I’m more surprised than anything else, if Thabo was this effective on offense last year, Deng wouldn’t have received such a huge extension

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If Thabo was this effective Deng would have been traded 3 years ago

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 27, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This line-up is nice

Which means we won’t see it…

→ VDN….

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not really a fan of this stat

but Tyrus +5 Noah Even lead the team in +/- Noc @ -7 in 7 minutes lol

by reprisal on Dec 27, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

switched to Cal-Miami

that really isn’t fun to watch.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Dec 27, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

5 point game..

a three by BG and a drive by Rose and we’re back on track!!

Let’s be positive about this one!!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hey

anyone watching the game online and posting at BAB has to be pretty positive, no?

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Um, Blog A Bull?

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 27, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Haha...

Sorry but this was classic… Would’ve hapened to anyone

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Hughes pick up

2-3 quick fouls in two minutes of PT?…

Don’t give VDN any credit for subs… ;)

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

VDN wouldn't have played Thabo

if Deng was healthy

so VDN receives zero credit

"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 27, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rose overrated?

Is Rose’s inability to get assists these days because the rest of the Bulls can’t hit a shot? Or is there another reason?

by wilsoneads on Dec 27, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

1 outside shooter and noone that can finish inside

and Vinny refuses to teach Rose and Tyrus the pick and roll

by gobulls1124 on Dec 27, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt

they could be the next CP3 and Tyson Chandler combo, but…

by Protocol on Dec 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds a bit familiar

When he was struggling in the summer league, people were yelling this for a while. Luckily they were dead wrong

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Other than MJ,

every rookie has up and down games.

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

62 PERCENT SHOOTING?????

since that’s impossible for a Bulls team, I’m thinking the bulls shoot no better than 38% this half

by wilsoneads on Dec 27, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

thabo is 5 for 5 and BG is on fire

but as you said… im affraid the 2nd half is gonna compensate this to bring it back to normal %s

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Has Noah ever been played at the 4?

Just curious if he could do his thing if at his natural/college position.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I counted ONE screen the first half

Set by Gray. (Ok, so I wasn’t really counting the WHOLE time…)

It’s not like the screen is an integral part of bball or anything…

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's the #1 thing that makes me wish D'Antoni was here.

Watching Duhon + whoever run really nice pick and rolls against us made me very sad.

by potato0328 on Dec 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Being able to get yout players to set

screens I feel most coaches should be able to do…

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 7:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noah always runs the P & R

Just a lot of times by himself

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you need to recount

the bulls play screen and roll on almost every play. did you mean off the ball screen?

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 27, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And 1!

"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 27, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray is doing very good..

he needs more love from the fans!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Does he have any kind of outside shot? Can’t see him contributing much on the blocks, but that is one large screen. Now if he could only develop an Okur or Laimbeer set shot.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha is the roof leaking 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 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

But I kinda wish his assist numbers were a lot better. You’ve seen with CP3 how his assists are so much more damaging than his points…

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

too bad we won't see this from him in a Bulls uniform next year

"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 27, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thabo has a good stat line...

100% shooting, 3 assists, 12 points… ok 2 TO haha

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha

I think Marco Belinelli is on my list somewhere…

"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 27, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Luol Deng would play well in GS

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 27, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tyrus Thomas will shoot!

and it’s falling tonight

"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 27, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This is my first time watching the Bulls in HD

I got an HDTV for Christmas. I have to say, Vinny’s hair looks even better in HD.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

his inexperience must be vibrant in HD

"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 27, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He looks even more dazed in HD

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha!

lucky you, i watch a web streaming where TT and Thabo and Larry Hughes look exactely the same

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs