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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

some dude the Wolves had

but chose to send him away…as they did with Mario Chalmers

"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 7:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i can’t beleive it, i’m enjoying this basketball

by blademan88 on Dec 27, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn...

This i going to be majorly majorly high scoring… maybe 140s

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I never expected the Bulls to be a good team defensive team, but this is ridiculous

They don’t have enough offensive weapons to win 120-115 games. Jesus, they have to at least pretend to play some D.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I've never seen less defense in a game.

This must be like what the Warriors’ practices looked like before Baron left.

by potato0328 on Dec 27, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How is that not a 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 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Stop fuckign going underneath

Bibby can’t do anything besides hit long jumpers.

And dammit, Tyrus just a half second late.

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 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rose has to work harder on D

he can’t go under those screens. Inexcusable

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 27, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gyyyaaakkk...

Hand the ball to Rose, BG…

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice aggressive drive by Tyrus

Make their defense gamble.

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 7:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh Damn...

My two favourite players coming in… Ugh…

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great offense by the Bulls

One pass to Hughes and a bad shot.

Why doesn’t this team RUN an offense? All I see is Rose dribbling and perimeter shots.

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 7:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray and Thabo do great....

and then Noc and Hughes come in…

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray and Thabo are tops in minutes

We need to see at least one of them. Rather the see Cedric other than Noc tho

by reprisal on Dec 27, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

i just joined the hughes sucks bandwagon

by blademan88 on Dec 27, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You're 13 seasons too late

but well welcomed

"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 7:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rose at 20

I smell a new career high

by Option27 on Dec 27, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

His high's 26 right?

I’m no stathead so educate me please

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

nope its 26

he had 30 against the mavs, but in preseason… 26 in the season

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Checked

26, thought it’d be so much higher

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Huge difference in transition games

As King just pointed out, players walking up into the offense, 10 seconds left on shot block before the play starts.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man that's a hideous watch Gooden is wearing

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 7:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ROSE!! They have no answer for him.

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 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

great drive

"I like to use 'I Can't Believe it's Not Butter' on my toast in the morning, because sometimes when I eat breakfast, I like to be incredulous.

How was breakfast? Unbelievable."

by chibullsfan03 on Dec 27, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So so great to see Rose playing great again!!!!!!!

by blademan88 on Dec 27, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

dominique loves rose

and rose is killing it

by swede2287 on Dec 27, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ooo Big Ceddy

"I like to use 'I Can't Believe it's Not Butter' on my toast in the morning, because sometimes when I eat breakfast, I like to be incredulous.

How was breakfast? Unbelievable."

by chibullsfan03 on Dec 27, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Simmons!

"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 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great flop Nocioni

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 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BG is a killer with that transition 3

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 7:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow gordon

i cursed you as you shot

and claped when it went in. stop it

"I like to use 'I Can't Believe it's Not Butter' on my toast in the morning, because sometimes when I eat breakfast, I like to be incredulous.

How was breakfast? Unbelievable."

by chibullsfan03 on Dec 27, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ah Rose...learn how to split the double-team and you'll be unstoppable

"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 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Reason #8989 this team is infuriating

They trap Rose, he passes out of the double team, Noce just jacks it up instead of swinging it around for a open 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 27, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Andres nocioni

is just so frakking done. I hope the play of Thabo memeans that when Deng comes back, Noc doesn’t. Period.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha BG is just too sick

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 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon is serious.

"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 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well I wonder who'll sign him this summer...

"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 7:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hope for Pax to do something smart by resigning BG

Imagine BG and Rose with a few seasons to gel.. sick as shit…

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if they actually want to gel

"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 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

this is a end of game score

no defense this game

"I like to use 'I Can't Believe it's Not Butter' on my toast in the morning, because sometimes when I eat breakfast, I like to be incredulous.

How was breakfast? Unbelievable."

by chibullsfan03 on Dec 27, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That was too funny

Noc running out to the three and calling for the ball. Wonder what Gordon said to him

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tu es muy mal bastardo

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 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Does that translate to

get outta here, bitch, go get my Gatorade?

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha Ben looked so pissed when Noce jacked that 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 27, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, what does Ben need to do to get a foul call?

Watch him get called for a foul next time Joe Johnson posts him up.

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 7:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wait for the lead to grow to 10 points

Then the real guys will come in. That’s good coaching!

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 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Thabo just grab that rebound

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 8:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hi guys, what did i miss?

How is Rose?

http://comunidadebulleana.blogspot.com/ - Comunidade Bulleana (O blog dos Bulls em Portugal)

by bull83 on Dec 27, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Uh he's killing 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 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

better than good 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 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Geez

why is anyone but Thabo on JJ?

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rose with 2 great plays and no points to show for 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 8:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hit and open shot, Larry

That’s why Rose doesn’t get dimes

by gobulls1124 on Dec 27, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow Larry

A decade of NBA experience and you still fall for that pump fake?

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 8:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If Tyrus does not come back after this timeout

Then Vinny just wants his teams to lose.

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 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hughes:

the man is back.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

how the fuck Joe Johnson has 36 points?

wow

http://comunidadebulleana.blogspot.com/ - Comunidade Bulleana (O blog dos Bulls em Portugal)

by bull83 on Dec 27, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

still, shouldn't be Horford or another big killings us?

http://comunidadebulleana.blogspot.com/ - Comunidade Bulleana (O blog dos Bulls em Portugal)

by bull83 on Dec 27, 2008 8:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Um did you see Joe Johnson killing Boston last year?

He can do this to any team in the league.

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 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He has been

but they havent even needed to go to him that much

by reprisal on Dec 27, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's Joe Johnson, a pretty good NBA player

"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 8:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thabo?!

I didn’t watch the first three quarters…

http://comunidadebulleana.blogspot.com/ - Comunidade Bulleana (O blog dos Bulls em Portugal)

by bull83 on Dec 27, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah they ran the offense through Ron Harper Stacey

The anti-Ben bias is just awful.

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 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Even when he's playing like this

apparently he’s still too short. Ridiculous.

by potato0328 on Dec 27, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OMG NOCE TRAVELS I WILL EXPLODE WITH HIS SHITTY PLAY

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 8:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rose refuses to be punked

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 8:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Amen;

Rose could drop 35 and some would say – “see, he’s not a point guard” – instead of – “holy cow, he scord 35.”

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I could care less

Whatever he does helps us win games. A good player is a good player.

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 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol Flip Murray

the Bulls are bad, but not that bad

by reprisal on Dec 27, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noce's 1st good play in 2 quarters

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 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

noc finally does something beneficial

of course that will only encourage him to shoot more….

by swede2287 on Dec 27, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Counting down to end of 4th quarter implosion...

"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 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Thabo on JJ

and 2 straight possessions w/o scoring. Rose better hit those shots, because they’re playing a five man zone against him right now.

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

t2 dammit!@

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Only downer of this game (and might lead to an end game implosion)

no TT and Thabo in the final stretch and a Noah DNP-CD

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if we keep Noc and Hughes in,

we deserve to lose.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

at Center?

Put him back on the bench… (Not really)

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Way to keep your floor clean Atlanta

Tyrus slipped, could have gotten hurt.

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 8:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just cause Smith doesn't shoot a great percentage

You still guard him.

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 8:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the line-up should be

rose, gordon, thabo, tyrus, gray – c’mon vdn get it together

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 27, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tyrus has a few words for Zaza

most likely two

"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 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap,

Tyrus looks like a guard bringing the ball up.
A REALLY TALL guard.

"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 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

good flagrant call

tyrus about popped him

by swede2287 on Dec 27, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lol what an awful call

Nice decision by Tyrus to just drive to the rim.

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 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good God,

I can’t believe I’m wishing for Gray to come in…

Thabo too..

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

same here,

and I likewsie can’t believe it.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha Hawks can't catch a break 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 8:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh,

time for Gordon to turn himself off for just a second.

"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 8:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good prevent D there

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 8:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha Noce!!!

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 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noce!

He did something good!

"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 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Missed FTs are killing us

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 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

showing BG how it's done against Smith

"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 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

get a center.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what has hughes done to justify being in the game over thabo

thabo is a better rebounder and defender. c’mon VDN. don’t be a fucking idiot

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 27, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

yes!

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes! agree!!! hate it so much

by blademan88 on Dec 27, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

VDN is an idiot...

Thabo and Gray are deserving of these closing minutes… If he wanted to shaft us, he might as well just play Noah now…

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You know Noc sucks at D

when they stop making Derrick switch on to JJ to go against Noc

by reprisal on Dec 27, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and there's 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 27, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Horrible possession

Just fucking drive.

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 8:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Him and BG have been driving the WHOLE GAME

And now you don’t do that? It’s just perplexing sometimes.

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 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

just because he moved the ball to noce

doesn’t mean Noce has to chuck. there were 12 seconds on the shot clock.

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ughhhhhhh

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 8:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ballgame

I just turned it off.

by wilsoneads on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Larry Hughes:

he’s a STAR!

"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 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What a selfish fucking player

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

OMG this is classic bulls!!!! so frustrating cant beleive it

by blademan88 on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And the twins screw it up again

Noc misses and Hughes fouls… Look for the roles to reverse on the next play

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Our team has awful end of game execution

Game over.

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 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

so....

no shots for Derrick down the stretch? Going with Hughes and Nocioni?

Fuck this.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That would require an organized sequence

I believe other teams refer to these things as “plays.”

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

this team has no balls

Ok pass it back to Rose now.

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No.Hughes and Nos have balls.

Other question is who is going to cut them.

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 Dec 27, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And who was the big man fighting for that board?

Not Noah, not Gray, not Simmons. Larry Hughes. Vinny has no clue what he is doing, he really is an awful coach.

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 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I don't even think he's a coach.

He was hired as some kind of weirdo feel good ego-stroker.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This game is the perfect example

of why we should just trade Noc and Hughes for ANYTHING that expires before 2010. They completely killed our team in the last few possessions.

by potato0328 on Dec 27, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

which is why there won't be any takers

"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 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hughes to the Whiz

for Etan Thomas and filler.

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

think New York’ll take him for a second rounder?

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

rose is a rookie

he needs to realize he has to be selfish and control the ball at the end of games.

i would expect bg to know better.

Don’t pass the ball to larry hughes and noc at the end of a game. period.

But why were hughes and noc in the game VDN ?

by swede2287 on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

back to stupid Tyrus.

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

whatever.

he’s trying anything. it’s the end of the game. we already lost.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

be quiet

Tyrus played well

by gobulls1124 on Dec 27, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tyrus played well the whole game, but sure

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 8:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

(sigh) there goes the game of the 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 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is that you, Joakim?

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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 8:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Can't blame either of you

If Noah can’t get than 5 minutes, as shorthanded as this team is, then he obviously has no future here.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

HOW CAN YOU PUT A BODY STACEY

If your forward is Larry Hughes?

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 8:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, VDN, take a timeout and start coaching NOW.

you big galoot.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The game was lost the second Thabo and Gray went out for the twins

I’ll rec any comment that calls for Noc and Hughes to be traded

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

dude we needs some god damn basketball players up here!!!!!

I can’t watch them anymore!!!!! 10 years of no Defense and poor BB IQ.

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Look at these stats

Rose, 27 points 6 assists, 4 rebounds
Gordon, 31, 6 assists, 4 rebounds
Tyrus 15 points 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

If you told me our 3 most important guys would play this well and we were going to lose……

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 8:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I know...

Even Thabo had a better game…

by Alighieri on Dec 27, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well you can't forget we literally played no defense.

look at the stats for atlanta’s top three performers.

by swede2287 on Dec 27, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow Vinny just keeps calling timeouts

he is seriously killing this team’s confidence.

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 8:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Boooooooooooooooooooooo.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Dec 27, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's really watching like a bunch

of morons!!!

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I liked Vinny but after this...

I’ll be on the fire Vinny Bandwagon.

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

VDN has to ask Harris and Bickerstaff what he should do

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't blame them

Both of them are much more qualified than he is. It’s always frustrating to have to show your boss what to do.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm no saying they're not an upgrade

But I’d rather have Jeff Van Gundy.

He’s a good defensive coach and he seems to be a really funny guy.

and he has NO hair! Would be a nice change…

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No thanks to JVG,

I would hate to see Rose walking the ball up the court every possession for a set play called from the sidelines that starts with 15 seconds gone from the shot clock.

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's usually the first indication of a coach who has lost his team

Your assistants are your security balnket; they can’t talk back

by California Al on Dec 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready to call

Jeff Van Gundy. And SOON! Before we ruin Rose

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Van Gundy is a better option than a lot of people.

Even we can just go to the bench and promote Del or Bickerstaff..

by Alighieri on Dec 28, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Skiles and Boylan

did the dame thing when they called a timeout. A lot of coaches do that.

by sue369 on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not at all pathetic

but far from respectable.

"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 8:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree with Stacey

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Fire Paxson!!!!

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lets just rebuild forever

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

there we go.... 12 points loss again...

I HAAAAATE VINNY DEL NEGRO!!!!!

Thabo’s gotta be fucking annoyed at this stupid coach!!!! I am too!!!!

Fire VDN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yeah the players that kept you in the MF'in game

will not play the 4th.

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well thabo provides the D...

but when you decide to put Larry Hughes instead for crunch time…. you get what you get!

by simonswiss on Dec 27, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And Cedric Simmons?

or Hunter?

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think they last won in New Jersey in the 19th century . . .

So we’re probably looking at an 0-4 road trip.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

this reminds me of the last Boston loss

it doesn’t matter how good our offense is, if we don’t play any defense, its the other teams game to lose.

its a stupid way to play basketball

by darksmokepuncher on Dec 27, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Look at the bright side:

I had Joe Johnson starting on my fantasy team!

"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 8:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

so

you’re saying you have no GF?

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No,

but I did get snowed in at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

"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 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I might have to give up my Bulls Loyalty.

I wish people would just stop showing up to the games. Make JR pay up!

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Remember those days?

I feel like it was all a dream. Like did it really happen?

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What does VDN bring to the table?

He’s obviously not adept at X’s-and-O’s, since it’s hard to tell if this team actually runs plays. He’s obviously not a great motivator, since this is a horrible defensive team (and defense is in large part effort). Other than great hair, what does he contribute?

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's not hard to tell

They DON*T run any plays.

And: He brings nothing.

by BAB-Bass on Dec 27, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good Hair!

And a low cost to JR.

On the positive side, VDN is not brow-beating TT and Thabo like Skiles did.

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just wait...

It’ll happen. I keep expecting him to pull off his hair and show that underneath it all, it’s Boylan..

by Alighieri on Dec 28, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I may have to watch some games from the past couple of years

to remind myself why Noc plays in the NBA.

"I don't know, I think the Bears should just defer so they don't have to put their offense out there to start" -Tony Kornhesier

by rea5661 on Dec 27, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I love it when people talks about how hard he plays

that makes it all the more embarrassing that he sucks so bad

by darksmokepuncher on Dec 27, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In the Miami game yesterday

Whoever the female announcer was commented on his tough scrappy defense every time he was near the ball.

His “tough, scrappy defense” translates to letting the other guy score or blatantly fouling him and whining to the ref when he blows the whistle.

"I don't know, I think the Bears should just defer so they don't have to put their offense out there to start" -Tony Kornhesier

by rea5661 on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noc has really regressed the past few years

He’s become completely undisciplined as a player. He just runs around on offense and throws up threes, and wanders around the court aimlessly on defense. He was never a good man-to-man defender, but he usually at least tried to stay with his man a few years ago. And I think I can count on one hand the number of times this season he’s taken the ball to the hole. I can’t really blame him though, since he plays the same minutes no matter how poorly he plays. Hell, if I could be lazy at work and face no consequences, I’d probably do the same thing.

Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0

because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger

by Big D on Dec 27, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely correct

Why VDN let’s him get away with this is beyond me…

I'm no commie, but the Reds shall be the best again!

by RedHopeful on Dec 28, 2008 12:50 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This is bad.

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Do you guys remember when the Hawks really sucked like the Bulls do now?

It seemed like the Bulls would always beat the Hawks. Yet the Hawks had so much damn talent. I guess they finally put it together. But they seem like a 2nd round and out team.

why do I watch this team again?

by ImmanuelKant on Dec 27, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They haven't put it together.

We hung like 120 on them! More Thabo and less Hughes [and more anyone/less Noc], and we win this game.
They’re just not very consistent.

"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 9:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

new thread is up

for venting

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 Dec 27, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

damn, I saw a different game

No defense, Rose missing free throws, can’t hit outside the line with only 12 3pt baskets for the year, Bibby didn’t even guard him hard. Atlanta has no strong D in the paint, a team that will he will be shut down in now in most towns. Both Rose and Gordon missing shots down the end of the game, not one post for your high scorers, we all love the high scorers, their misses or turnovers don’t matter, all support for scorer’s. But the bitch is defense too, now you all hate Hughes, remember, he took his assignment to play defense on a guy almost 3 inches taller and 100lbs more in weight and got three early fouls and a bad call and technical for someone that Gooden would be on. No understanding. He is all we have that can pay defense. Take the defensive side of the board, and ask why the coaches play him the third and fourth quarter, but don’t let him get hot for shooting. Take his eleven year average and you will see 30 and 40 point games within the last 24 months in Cleveland and playing the point thru the Eastern conference all the way. Take Rose minutes versus Hughes, same FG points, take Rose versus Hughes on 3 pt games, Hughes has 28 made this year vs Rose 12 and half the minutes and a higher percentage? Hughes, chucker???? , then turnovers only 23, versus 80 for Rose and 75 for Gordon, the minutes are doubled, so hope you can figure the math. The other players have a way higher percentage. Points for the year, Rose 500, Hughes 260, time 1050 minutes Rose, 570 Hughes. Quite frankly when it comes to everything about defense, when you look at Steals of 29 over Rose and Gordon, you look at turnovers 23, versus 80 and 75 for Gordon and Rose. Don’t bitch about defense, but bitch about Hughes, you can’t read stats, half the time, some numbers higher with half a game? Some percentages higher? We are paying him 15 and 17 million to 2010, I would take the D and put the man on the court. Remember winning the start of the season? Plus, higher free throw shooter also. Only thing is lower is assist, but when your playing third and fourth quarter D, thats what you get. Nothing to trade but Rose, Washington wants Hughes as does a couple other teams, but we the Bulls have not one other player that doesn’t have a contract problem or injury. You think its painful watching, think how painful it is to play for this team, these guys want out of this franchise. Noah a bust, Deng, Gooden hurt, Gordon contact problems, can’t hit the pressure shot, so everybody is lining up for Hughes and Tyrus and Nocioni, NOPE. Problem is one thing, Rose filled our seats with 40 plus minutes, and will be toasted by January, when Lebron James is limited to around 35 to be decent and have his legs all year (and a monster body) and the real problem, the bulls team makes $$$$$, so expect the same, over and over. Don’t worry about the contracts, because six world championships give you the second in attendance in the league a dozen years later, so why sweat it when your the owner? Rose is the future, but how old will he be before injuries, minutes and flop draft picks from poor records accomplishes anything.
They just make a move each year to look like your trying, then collect the money. The way it is, the way it will remain no matter who you play with this squad and nothing to trade or no interest from anyone. Players want out, even Dikembe Mutumbo who is 43 will be back in 2 weeks, blow Gray or Noah off the court, has seven teams want him, Boston and Lakers probably will get him, nobody wants anyone on this team, would you? Don’t see any interest for Gray or Noah from seven teams. Wait two weeks, he is on the court at 43.

by Know on Dec 27, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you usually do.

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 Dec 27, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

lol

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 27, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ms. Hughes,

The paragraph entered the English language several hundred years ago to improve readability.

by Granny Waiters on Dec 27, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the education system

fails another Chicago youth. I blame Daly

by Basketball Smurf on Dec 28, 2008 2:36 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good lord

Mrs. Hughes please use paragraphs.

by sue369 on Dec 28, 2008 4:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So whats your answer? None, but complain.

Why not something that just bitch, 13-17 missed down the stretch and you always blame one or two players, maybe never played the game did you?

by Know on Dec 27, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

fine...

Listen. the Larry love is fine. But you can’t doubt that the team is a lot worse on both ends of the court when him (&/or Noc) are on the floor. He has a few freak games every year where he shoots .450 and above, but it’s never consistent enough. This contract is the result of half a year of freak games that made Washington believe that Hughes is a decent off guard…

by Alighieri on Dec 28, 2008 4:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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