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Open Game Thread #50: Bulls at Utah Jazz

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Please win this one!!!
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 9, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, hot damn
Feel free to delete my useless diary
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 9, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If Tyrus plays well against Utah
( a veteran, defensive minded team) , I might just have to jump back on that TT-hype-wagon.

And if Duhon goes off for another 32 point tonight, I'll..not have to worry about it because it won't happen.
 

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 9, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If nothing else,
there's the matchup between Ronnie Brewer and Thabo Sefolosha.  It hasn't generated the same level of angst as Aldridge/Thomas, but some Bulls fans lament not drafting Brewer.  

by Scotter on Feb 9, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AK-47 against Noc
I don't like this matchup.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And TT replacing Noc
That's more of fun
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TT on AK
should be interesting
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

God damn it, Tyrus.
That first foul was a shit call, but now he is going to sit.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bah
Here comes Adrain

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 9, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OMFG. Great pass by Thabo, Wallace blows the dunk.
Then Griffin somehow blows a f three on one break.

And of course it leads to a three for Utah.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that's a rough start
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Indeed
im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 9, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing but offense
On the court for the Bulls

by gobulls1124 on Feb 9, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Jazz is another team I loathe.
Okur's face just begs for punch.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Look at how slow Griffin is.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

My comment from now
about Griff will be this one:"Fucking Griffin".
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Put Noah on Ak-47.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn, Thabo. Sweet.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sefo!!!
He is long.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why you would give ball to Wallace
with 4 sec left for atack??????????!!!!
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, true we're playing like crap
But at least Utah hasn't taken total advantage of it yet.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 9, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Utah gas gotten every lucky break in the first
quarter.

This is another game we can win.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I commend Boylan for switching
Thabo over to AK47.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They really love Kyle Korver in Utah
I wonder why?  It's almost like he has something in common with the fans in Utah.

by Big D on Feb 9, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He is very good
white shooter.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

something in common with the fans in Utah
is he mormon?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Boozer is another guy who deserves a kick in
the crotch.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Set your clocks
I come home, turn the set on, and what do I find?
The Bulls sucking the jizm tailpipe...

Question of the night:
Does ANYONE remember when the Bulls last won TWO games in a row?

Sausages.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good close to that quarter.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray bitchslapped Millsaps. Vanilla Panther!
That is a mismatch.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray might be a little slow
but at least he can out-muscle guys....he scores points....AND he makes his free throws.

three things Wallace DOESN'T do...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Korver is a much better matchup
for Noc.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray has to get it out of the DT faster and to the
open man.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

These refs are pissing me off.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And the OTHER Ben
what a pussy.
He doesn't LOOK hurt....he looks bored.
What's his deal anyway...He got a hang nail or somthin'?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I am very positive
he's gonna heal when Bulls back at Chicago.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TT gets a fantastic dunk
then forgets that korver is a 3pt specialist.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LMAO. Tyrus reconizes he has
Corver and calls for the ball.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sad thing is
Korver almost stole the ball

by gobulls1124 on Feb 9, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not a great entry pass, but TT
would own Korver on the block.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I do
when Griffin comes in.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno - do the math
No regulars, and the Bulls have still won some games they really shouldn't have.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not really....
Trade 'em all.
Deng included.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I miss Kirk
Lu has been out so long I forget what the lineup looks like with him in it.  BG I miss during the game, but I don't miss the solo act at the end of tight games.

But mostly I've become so much more attached to the kids that it's going to be tough if Boylan cuts the PT way back when everyone gets healthy.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 9, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if Boylan cuts the PT
No IF about it.
Count on it.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It will be hilarious if the Bulls playing
becomes markedly worse when the "regulars" return. As in not funny.

by philosoball on Feb 9, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.
And the way the REST of the season has gone....(biting nails)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes I like to be delusional
I can take something like Pax's comment about Thabo sticking in the starting lineup and build a whole scenario where the kids get to play.  Somewhere inside I know it ain't happening, but it keeps me happy for now.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 9, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gray was very effective.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

who said Sefo couldn't shoot?
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I believe
it was said he has an ugly shot. Too bad they didn't win tonight but this was the second night in a week of 22 ugly points from him.
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 10, 2008 9:33 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That was ridiculous
TT and Thabo playing patty-cake
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

not often
and that's not a slam, but he rarely passes up a shot.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Too often
Bulls couldn't finish when 3 on 2.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Utah announcer
leaves the "h" silent. It's Sefa-losa.

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LOL. Tyrus not used to the double...
at all.

Bad play on the break, too.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The minutes have finally caught Joe Smith.
His worst game of the season so far.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Smith is too slow tonight
Time to have a rest?
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Bulls look lost out there
What I wouldn't give for a little consistancy...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray is wreaking havoc...
whenever he gets the ball.

But the Bulls shooters need to get open when he is doubled. Then he needs to find them.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WHY THE F
is wallace out there?
SHIT he sucks.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Griffin should only play
18 mins max. And it's best if he only has to defend Harpring. That's a good match up.

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe
I'd sign a guard out of the D-League rather than play Griffin, but that's just me.

by Big D on Feb 9, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Me too
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

30 % shooting from FT
doesn't help Bulls.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No team in the history of the NBA
has missed as many dunks and layups as the 07-08 Bulls.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What makes it worse
is that even though this line up is TOTALLY sucking, Boylan leaves 'em in.

Moron.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Terrible fucking call on Thabo.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Um...are you blind?
He literally ended up in the shooters arms
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

After the block.
It pisses me off, as a matter of principle, when refs call a foul for contact AFTER the block. By definition, contact AFTER a perfectly clean block couldn't possisbly have affected the shot. The shot is entirely in the past by that point.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

doesn't mean it's a bad call
regardless how you feel about it personally.

It was the correct call, in accordance with NBA rules.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But the NBA refs never call that consistently...
Sometimes, if there is a clean block followed by contact, there is no call. For example, look at seventy-five percent of the BG drives were he gets blocked and falls down. There is often contact after a clean block, but no call.

Other times, like Thabo's block, they call it.

IMO, if the contact if after a clean block, no foul. Why should the defender be punished because his momentum carries him into the same space where the offensive player's momentum took him? If it's after the shot, it couldn't have affected the shot.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Korver looks like he should be
in the show "Big Love"
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

F....G Griffin
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Bulls just gave this game away over the
last five minutes.

The JAzz is a crap team. There is no reason they shoud be up ten.

Infuriating.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dissagree
Utah is a good team.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not as if the Jazz have been playing
suffocating defense. The Bulls are just missing open jumpers, open threes, layups, dunks, etc.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I don't know where you've been
'58, but the Jazz just won 10 in a row. If the Bulls manage a win tonight, then they've started a two game Jazz losing streak.

But you're right in that they really don't have many superior defenders; AK and  Milsap is about it with Brewer out. And Deron too, but he's small. You'd think with Sloan they'd be a defensive team, but they really just work hard and rebound. And they can score a lot, so credit the Bulls "D" tonight, so far.

If the Jazz had managed to trade AK for Marion, I think they'd have been almost unbeatable. Real strong team.

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 9:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure the game is over, and that the Jazz
suck. The foul calls are definitely making it tough though, and missed dunks...wtf.

by philosoball on Feb 9, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They got stuck at 33
for quite a while, and at 37 even longer, maybe. It's tough to get a call in Utah, though.

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Fouls are especially damning
when you're missing your top 3 players!

by Freethefro on Feb 9, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The way the replacements have been playing
I wouldn't consider the "top 3" our best players.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I get a warm feeling when I realize that Sloan
was denied a championship by the Bulls.

Twice.

He's never going to get one.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Exactly
ease up on the hatred dude.
Sloan's a good coach.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Am I really the only one who sees
the irony there, or just the only one that comments on it?
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you're probably right
I am probably just misunderstanding Bullish.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt
because you don't understand ANYTHING
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we all agree
you really got me with that one.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 9, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We're SO glad
you're here to tell us this shit....really...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite line
"Jane, you ignorant slut" - Dan Akroyd, SNL
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh so many reasons.
Many born out of the two Finals clashes.

He and the Mailman can rot in ignominy.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

One would think
that the Bulls having their way was damage enough.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They definitely could
use Kirk, BG and Deng tonight. The second quarter wasn't pretty.
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 9, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kirk, BG and Deng
Having them in there wouldn't guarantee anything.
All three of those guys have stunk it up just as bad in past games.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

funny...
i was thinking the exact opposite

by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 9, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, so you
three really do love A-Drain then.
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 10, 2008 9:27 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

SefoloSHa
this idiot keeps calling him Sefolosa...

by Jaina on Feb 9, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Boozer 4-th foul
Good
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sigh. Terrible start.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Where is NOAH????!!!!
Boylan is stupid.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nocioni needs to wake up
if they're to have a chance. Without Smith, for all intents....

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wallace hit free throws!!!!!
Wow!!!!
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls can't finish
3 on2 2on1 etc.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sefo having a good game!!!
Nice steal!
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the kid
is not lacking for talent

by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 9, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This iteration of the Bulls has
something the other version didn't...fight.

by philosoball on Feb 9, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AK-47 should be followed around
by scientists in white smocks and Communist handlers attired in drab grey suits.

I wonder if he predicts "Pain" before every game.

Emaciated Drago.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls hanging around
back within 2
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I liken this game.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

like
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 9, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, why can't the Bulls finish layups?
Du just missed from two feet.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If anyone wonders about Tyrus' dunks...
...and why those "flashy dunks" are more than just flash*, they need to go back and watch a certain play: with 3:30+ left in the third, Sefo faked a shot, spun, went up without a plan and dished to Smith. Smith got fouled but barely got the ball to the hoop. He made the free throws, but Thomas would have dunked that with the foul. He at least would have had a chance for three points.

Not only are dunks much more likely to be made than layups without a fould, they are even more likely to go in when someone is being fouled.

Dunks, especially the Tyrus Thomas kind, are more than "just flash".

*As Kemp, NBA Observer, Sports2 and other windbags would have you believe believe the opposite.

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 9, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Jim Boylan sucks.
Does Joe Smith take shots inside of 15 ft.?
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 9, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Word.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ghetto three by a scrub.
Lucky.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LOL!
yeah...THAT'S comforting....  :-)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I am going to throw my computer through a
window.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dude, you're cracking me up.
But wouldn't it be better to just take a chill pill?

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Listen, I have a deep, deep, pathological
hatred of this Utah team.

It's been that way since 1997.

I hate them so much I always to try to sit courtside for that game, so I can really heckle them.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so I can really heckle them
That's psycho....
You remind me of someone who yells at the players so much that he gets punched for doing so -
Then sues the person who punches him.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What in God's name is your problem?
It's now "psycho" to heckle the opposing team's players?

Dear lord, if that's the case, at least fifty percent of the UC is "psycho."

No one has ever punched me, or even threatened to punch me, for heckling opposing players in any of the hundreds of Bulls' games I have attended over the last five years. THAT would be "psycho."

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 11:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Boylan
everytime Wallace and A drain are in, the wheels fall off the Bulls' shit wagon.

And Boylan just sits there and lets it happen.

I'm not certain which is more aggrivating...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Have they picked up an illegal defense yet?
"Cause they Bulls (Wallace?) have been calling for it half the possessions, it seems.

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and Kiri just SCHOOLED wall-ass
with an OOP as Ben just watched...

ugh.

WHY is Wallace still in there?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Whoa, was just happened with Thomas
Gamecast is saying he hit a base-line 20 footer. How did that look?
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 9, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Some midget reserve scrub is having the
quarter of his life.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just get Griffin the hell out of there.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and take Wallace with him
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay - Boylan, PLEASE:
Noah
TT
Thabo
Du
Noc
(and Noc, just because he is scoring right now)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I've started to think Boylan's goals
are at odds with the Bulls long-term development.  He wants to win now - and to do so with savvy old vets, squeaking into the playoffs and earning himself an extension.  Another coach who had years on a contract would have the luxury of developing our younger players.  Granted, he's inherited an injured team.  But there's no excuse for tonight's near-benching of Thomas and Noah.  11 and 18 minutes?  Neither is foul trouble an excuse - these two don't play enough for fouls to be an issue.  

Boylan has to go.  He hasn't wiped the Skiles slate clean.  He's pulling the same garbage his buddy did, and brought the same baggage with him.

by Freethefro on Feb 9, 2008 10:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

one shot
doesn't make up for a shit sandwich

by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 9, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

March 11 can't get here fast enough.
I ca't wait to lace into this &^&^&! Utah squad.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least he sat grifffff
But with wallace playing as poorly as he is, WTF?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Game over
and Boylan's ridiculous sub rotation antics bury the Bulls once again.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Coaching and lineups don't really
matter when the whole team shoots like this.

Just missing wide open looks all game.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if there was a real coach here
the team wouldn't be playing like this.
It's because there ISN'T one that the team sucks as a whole.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the interior defense
is just godawful against a good PF

by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 9, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

rather than driving to the hoop in an open lane
Noc steps outside the arch and chucks up a brick
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why didn't the Bulls attempt a three?
Plus they took an hour for a 20 foot desperation Joe Smith fadeaway

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 9, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

attempt a three?
Noc did....
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Irritating loss to an irritating team.
I am going to have some beer and beat a polygamist.

Next game is against the Hornets, so I am sure that Chandler lament will be at its apex here.

Chris Paul, another player I hate.

We need to crush them.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You mean you HAVEN'T been drinking already?
did your wife fart in your face then, or what?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dear sir,
my wife would never do anything so vile.

No drinking yet. I just loathe that team.

The Cavs, the Knicks, the Jazz, the Pistons, and the Lakers awaken in me a monstrous anger.

I don't really like the Blazers, the Rockets, or the Celtics either.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just loathe that team
Nooo.....really?
I would never have guessed that.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ben Gordon
sitting there slumped back on his chair with a lifeless, smug look on his face....

I seem to remember a guy named Jordan who, when he had a sprained wrist (and he did MANY times), would simply tape it up and go out and play....HARD.

BG - a legend in his own mind.
 

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls were pretty much competitive
with the West's lower calibre playoff teams. That's pretty good.

by philosoball on Feb 9, 2008 10:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Especially with the entire Core out.
I really feel we could have win more games on the road trip if we had merely cut down on turnovers and stupid mistakes. I don't feel we were outclassed. That's why the losses are so infuriating.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 10:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So ironic that the entire "core" is
missing, when in another sense they have been missing all year. Boylan is a Griff and Wallace toady but I'm encouraged about the talent and fighting spirit of the "New Core"... sounds like a music category?!

by philosoball on Feb 9, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't feel we were outclassed
The Bulls aren't....
Boylan is.

Plain and simple.
Fix the coach issue(s) and the team will come around.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i know i am in the minority but,
i don't think they are lower caliber p-off team in the West.

they are a solid squad that made it to the West Finals last year.

they are starting to play some good ball, and i think they will have a real nice second half.

by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 9, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

they are a solid squad
Yes they are.
Woulda been nice if the Bulls woulda played them like they played GS the other night.

That's the most frustrating me thinks - that the Bulls ARE capable of solid play.
But they are a ship with a broken rudder right now.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 9, 2008 10:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Decent Effort
They looked tired.
Interest Level = Wins - Losses + 2*Tyrus Time + 1.5*(Thabo + Noah Time) - .4*Bricked layups + 3*Red Kerr Candies

by cubbybear on Feb 9, 2008 10:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes they did.
I'm sure they are happy to be going home tonight.
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 9, 2008 10:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Another excellent game from Thabo!
And I fail to see how this team "sucked" tonight. Utah is like 33-19, WCF last year, all-stars Boozer and Okur, near-star Deron. Aren't they about 4th in the West?

Bulls looked over their shoulders for Kirilenko to block them, and when they were in the lane. Did UT get one single illegal D called on them? That makes it tough, but Jazz still needed Price to go off, or it would've been close.

Would've been nice to see more of Tyrus and Noah, though.

by marionette on Feb 9, 2008 10:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I thought Noah
really struggled tonight. TT was a -22 tonight.
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 9, 2008 10:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Utah was 6th in the west by win pct.
going into tonight.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 9, 2008 11:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bulls minus the core
Look just fine when they set the tempo and get out to an early lead and then protect it.  Attempting to come from behind, they don't very good at all.

I had this game pegged as a loss at the start of the season anyway.  The fact that it was even remotely close without Deng, Gordon, and Hinrich isn't bringing me down.  Sure, a win would have been nice with a days rest, but the Jazz are no slouches at home.

I still don't understand why the team makes injured players travel with the team on a long road trip.  Send them home to rest.

by NBA Observer on Feb 10, 2008 9:46 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

They also dressed Ben and Kirk
It sends the message,

"If you start really killing us, we'll throw in our underperforming, injured players!"

Strikes fear in their eyes, me thinks.

Interest Level = Wins - Losses + 2*Tyrus Time + 1.5*(Thabo + Noah Time) - .4*Bricked layups + 3*Red Kerr Candies

by cubbybear on Feb 10, 2008 12:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Boylan says he
doesn't give back jobs. The injured have to work their way back in. Kirk will be back Tues. night and I'm sure will come off the bench like he did before.

http://www.chicagotribune.com:80/sports/cs-080209-chicago-bulls-utah-jazz,1,1753680.story?track=rss

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 10, 2008 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

stop it
Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 11, 2008 10:37 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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