Open Thread #48: Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 31, 2009 5:50 PM CST
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This one
is extra exciting for me personally. I’m gonna try to get (good) tix out front. If that doesn’t work, I’ll be watching (and tipsy) from the bar.
Can’t lose either way, HA!
"As a basketball player gordon is a useless as tits on a a whore" - BigWay (Dec 2, 2008). BigWank, I'll miss you more than all the others. This song is for you, my brother!
by marionette on Jan 31, 2009 6:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Might be best to be drunk
for this kind of 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 Jan 31, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is B.S.
I can’t find one Bulls fan willing to go tickethunting with me cuz of the UFC fight. I bet if we had a winning record….($$%$)
"Kiss my Converse!" - Sho'nuff
by Belize on Jan 31, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Penn vs. St. Pierre
is pretty big.
by drew gooden's facial growth on Jan 31, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://albaaa.altervista.org/watch.php?id=205
last night this link was the best one. It froze for a few minutes.
by Fastbreak on Jan 31, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about a link to Penn vs. St. Pierre?
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just kidding about the fight link btw...
I’m just psyched that the Bulls are fianally on WGN. I hope my eyes can adjust after watching so many pixelated games.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll go out on a limb and say the trade rumors really pick up
after the Super bowl.
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking there will be something that goes down at the all star game...
Although I’m fairly certain there won’t be any all stars involved.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
* and by "goes down" I mean "announced".
But that might be giving Pax too much credit.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time we won two games on the same season against the Suns?
Just want to know. Not that my confidence is high…
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Time to see some STAT
Standing Tall And Traded (hopefully)
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now we got the young bigs starting together against all-star talent, will they play
up to there potential?
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 31, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice patience Tyrus
good start
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus would have sent that Shaq shot into the stratosphere too
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thomas almost made Stoudemire fall over on that jab-step.
As he gets more experience and gets better and can actually finish plays like that, WOW!
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me Shaq
will make his presence known in the paint to Rose sooner than later
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nash just crossed Nash over
Thats all day if he gets the space to operate
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
* Rose crossed Nash over
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's that good :)
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And that bad on defense.
hi-yoooo!
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I'm going to like Deng double-teaming Shaq.
I know Stoudemire is a way better player than Hill, but Shaq is used to kickouts from double-teams for his whole career. Let Thomas help-side defend and if Shaq is finding Stoudemire, then switch up.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Never mind.
haha
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, great energy is doing it well.
Damn, bad foul from Noah. Shit.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rose dwarfs Nash in size
crazy
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Shaq is a monster
Bring in GRAY! The ultimate Shaq stopper!
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm kidding by the way...
But we all know it’s coming.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the sad part is that should be expected every 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 Jan 31, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Noah cant make that
he should kick it out
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Porter is the ultimate Shaq stopper.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus block turns into....crap
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
any other stream than adthe? can't see the game.. any help? :-)
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What about that homer tv site?
I forget the actual link.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on guys help him out...
He’s in another country for God’s sake!
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love when TT blocks like that...
But he needs to learn that he could just as easily catch them like Bill Russell used to do.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rose w/ the quick trigger.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JC
Rose has six shot attempts already
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
one sweet floater-type-thingy!
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"tear drop"
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there it is
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like Rose is scared to go to the damn basket
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TT, your quota of jumpers has been reached this half
please just cut to the basket
by T2fan on Jan 31, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ALI
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?!?! Gray and Nocioni already?
What that 14-11 lead that bad???
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Especially since Porter out-coached Del Negro and took shaq out.
Del Negro sucks as a coach.
Except that was a slick pass by Gray.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice dunk 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 Jan 31, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sick pass by Gray...
BG blew that last night
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rose just dunks it.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell, did VDN just yank Rose?
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely hate this lineup
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hear a lot of Wows
when Bulls Rose dunks or TT Blocks.Are there many Bulls fans in Phoenix?
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There are actually.
WGN superstation.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Former Cubs fans sort of thing, I think.
Or something.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
Spring training is a yearly mecca too.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a bunch of family there...
All snow birds. Cubs fans too.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.OK.
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There's a big Chicago contingent there.
My grandparents live there, and they know a lot of people. But eh.
"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 Jan 31, 2009 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Phx like 2 years away from being a lottery team?
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice...
They’re trying to run Shaq into the ground.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Remember Shaq being in foul trouble against Sweetney?
Lets see what our bigs can do with Shaq.
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
man, VDN is outcoaching Porter so far. I feel bad for Suns fans.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I still hate this lineup.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure.
The Bulls are nine-deep in the first quarter.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OTOH, if they're able to run them out of the game by the end of the game....
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he switched to a zone D and messed up the Suns play on that Shaq turnover. Porter was expecting
man to man. Porter also is allowing himself to buy to into taking Shaq out because of the Bulls fast-breaking.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But yes Porter isn't doing much to exploit it.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is great
Just keep showing Amare what he would add to a team loaded with talent
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What's more likley?
Aaron Gray getting a shoe deal or Tyrus Thomas learning how to use his jump shot effectively.
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would DEFINITELY rock some Aaron Grays!
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they'd be the most exspensive shoe's at
Payless
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean the AG 34's?
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Please tell me there really is something called the AG 34's...
I’ll be buying them tonight if so.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If only it were true
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the logo will be a white panther
and they will only come in size 15 so there big and clumsy
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like something a nurse might wear.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just trying again: link anyone? im going nuts searching for a game stream.. hmmm
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, that's rough...
It’s probably because the game is on WGN and nobody here is streaming. Sorry bro.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OOoooooo, they just called Shaq for an over-the-back
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
can someone please cut off Noc's arms?
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Has Nocioni always released his jumpshot on the way down???
If not, he seems to be doing that somewhat often.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Jan 31, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Im going to start calling Ben...."dymes"
zzzzz
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Could the refs help this old Suns team out anymore?
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I know this was just the first quarter
But can I say that Porter is worst than Vinny?
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
somewhere Eric Spoelstra is not worrying
about his job security
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
incorrect spelling probably, whatever
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YES ADTHE ON FINNNNALLY!!!!
http://adthe.net for the ones still searching..
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
http://albaaa.altervista.org/watch.php?id=205
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i was hoping you wouldn't find one
because now we have to listen to you rip BG for no reason all night long
I’m just gonna get it out the way now and tell you to “shut up”
…moving on
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that link dont work as you can see bc it is not red
by D-rose on Jan 31, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You don't get a workable link because you don't know how to reply.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm....
Sub please Del Negro.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc...
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha that'd make a nice t-shirt
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he ran out of all the bullets from the shots he was taking
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh...
That’s what ahppened right before he took a swing at Brad Miller.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice ball movement
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Second in arow,Good.
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hinrich looks like
he’s just wearing socks
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thomas and Deng back please.
Deng in for Hinrich (Thabo at the 2 if so wanted)
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sefolosha's jumper looks nice tonight
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if he practices that or what
But it didn’t look right
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He already tried one a couple of games ago
But at that time the shot was short. But he developed that shot and is brilliant
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Giant killer!!!!
thats for you Red!
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
+10 against the suns..
i know it might be my positive thinking, but looks like the bulls machine has somehow enrolled… i love the way they play since the roadtrip!
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone keeping track of VDN's rotation...
I swear he’s already subbed like 20 times.
Nocioni has an Olympic gold medal, a bronze medal and a EuroLeague MVP, and now… His legs are broken! Coming to an arena near you.
by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
really though these refs are pissing me off.
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
looks like the WGN camera guys
aren’t having trouble finding more Bulls fans
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There's more there than at the UC
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Christ, I steop away and Nocioni is still in?
SHOWCASE!!!!
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Speak and thou shalt be rewarded.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he just went out
thank goodness
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under one free throw for D Rose in this game?
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
under... he's afraid to go inside. He's been shooting floaters and midrange J's to avoid getting into the paint
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with ya
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noah is a fucking beast!!!
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha @ lane violation for Kirk
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure my little cousin
is stronger than Noah on the defensive end
and she hasn’t been born yet
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Jan 31, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Derrick Rose a beast!!!!
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WOW.
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice work by Thomas.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF ROSE!
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There are moments that Derrick let's you know how good he is going to be
by Dils on Jan 31, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
On offense.
I’m still waiting for those moments on D. Multiple steals, a block here or there. I need to see promise there. Please.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Derick knew kirk is gona miss.
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If the Bulls win this game with Thomas and Noah playing major minutes....
….I’ll well-pleased.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls are working the offensive glass pretty well
"He's not scared to take that shot," Rose said. "That's Larry. No matter what, I don't need to remind him to shoot. He's willing to shoot any time."
by Evil Pax on Jan 31, 2009 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
NOT goal-tending!!!
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
VDN throwing a little 7 seconds or less up in there
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
man that was a block. even the suns announcers said it was
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha this slam by rose is gonna be on sports center!
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Derrick can just do a few things a little better he's gonna be incredible
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ok PHX might be one year away from the lottery!!!!
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rose has made 3 plays most NBA point guards never make
in the first half of this game
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is it the teams were playing
or do the bulls look really good
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the Suns are a playoff team in the West... the Bulls are just playing better. They are hustling a lot more.
It’s encouraging. Props to the players and to Vinny (pains me to say that) for getting some results.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rose is boarding hard tonight. Dude is beasting.
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by Illini15 on Jan 31, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Might even get his first triple double tonight
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just wandering that
He has 10 points, 5 reb and 3 assists
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bench-tacular
"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 Jan 31, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does PHX know that the game is on
NBC?
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You mean cuz they were playing the Fox football music?
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by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, odd coincidence. Shaq is on NBC literally right now.
Getting his ass spanked by Tracy Morgan.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you need to watch The Best of Tracy Morgan to find out.
You’ll see a great skit in that one, but a whole lot of fun in eveyrthing else.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Deng is playing aggressive. I'm loving it.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ouch
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Grant Hill, really?
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 Jan 31, 2009 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Grant Hill reminding people he isn't Penny Hardaway
"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 Jan 31, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
old man still has some ups
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck.that was sick.
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
Derrick Rose’s highlight has just been shadowed!
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was nice
too bad he’ll now be spent for the rest of the game
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
vinny calling a timeout after that dunk
reminds of lenny wilkens strategy when playing the old bulls. Would call timeout after every big dunk by pippen. grant or jordan to try and keep the crowd out of it
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it was a good TO
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Suns fans from the 1990's are spinning in their grave
"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 Jan 31, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls are the 7th-best rebounding team in the NBA in January.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amazing what happens when your good players play!
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by Illini15 on Jan 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
T-Time isn't getting the help D that he needs
"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 Jan 31, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
amare
come to the bulls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
come on bulls!
Rose might get a tripple double if he continues to rebound like this…
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BG has been forcing a LOT of shots tonight. Almost all of his looks have been forced.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we can't be watching the same game
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's made some of the shots he's forced, but they have been forced. the last one he made was a good shot, but the one before it was terrible.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok, that wasn't constructive at all. And I don't take anyone seriously who spells "you're" as "ur"
So no you are an idiot.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
ben only has 6 shots. and he is 4-6. people see what they want
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Look, I love Ben. I'm a huge Ben booster. Seriously, go look through my past posts on the matter.
He’s shot well and he hasn’t taken a lot of shots, but of the shots he HAS taken, a lot of them have looked rushed or off-balance. That’s all I was saying. Christ, guys.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and you are wrong
christ. he isn’t forcing shots. shooting the ball quickly coming off a screen is part of his game
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's been off balance a lot. I think it might have been partly because the shots he missed
were WAY off, because he was leaning while he shot them. That’s mostly what was sticking out to me.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I guarantee at least ONE was forced.
That second three he made was about as forced as it gets.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
one shot...
with the shot clock winding down
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was winding down becuase he held it for 10 seconds.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I will say, that very first one was definitely not forced.
I think there was another that was forced for sure. I don’t “remember” the rest.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so what he's doing what he has 13 pts and 4 asst. can;t be forcing everything
by Dils on Jan 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is one of those many instances when "scouting" (or watching the game)...
…complements the use of statistics.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha that quote about the "shrimp on the barbie"
so funny… it sticks as a cliché for some reasons… No one puts shrimps on the barbie..
oh, and shrimps are called prawns here.
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nash is such a great finisher for someone whose hand never gets near the rim.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
of Barbosa's 17 pts
only 4 were against BG
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
$1,000,000$
for the first person to get me noc. DEAD OR ALIVE
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I forgot Noc can dunk.
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by Illini15 on Jan 31, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
noc is horrible
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nash is killing rose
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
c'mon
that was gray’s fault for not stepping out
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a play by Derrick.
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's your Go To guy ,right there.:)
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
for all of the nice shots that he’s making, he’s giving them back on the defensive end
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he is not getting any help on the pick and roll from gray
he is not as bad as everyone claims
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
u cant get beat on 3 straight possessions....
our your wont have any big guys left to finish the damn game.
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gray went up and apologized to Rose
after he hit that jumper. he was suppose to jump out and he didn’t. if you think someone is guarding Nash 1 on 1 you are crazy
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think anyone is saying that he's gonna stop Nash
but his resistence could be a lot better
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
get the hell out of here
rose never stops anyone one on one. no excuse for getting beat 3 consecutive times….help defense or not
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
on the pick and roll you need both guys on the same page
gray was 10 ft out of position 2 times in the row. typical fan, watch nothing but the ball
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rose got beat one on one....
wasnt referring to any pick and roll situations. Hes good…but you dont have to make excuses for the man.
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you weren't watching the game
and you are making an ass of yourself. He got beat one on one on the first drive than they ran 2 pick and rolls in a row.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you dont know shit....
they just showed the highlights to end halftime
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you might be a bigger jerk than me.
And that’s saying something.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And I like that Rose was talking to gray about this.
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And he is a Rookie for God's sake.He will improve his D,no question.
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who was screaming
“2 for 1” when they were bringing the ball down with 36 seconds left?
--Torch
by torch on Jan 31, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did the Bulls look gassed?
PHX is lucky to be in this game.
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I love Vinny's line up at the end
not one player who plays D.
Rose
Gordon
Deng
Nocioni
Gray
Why?
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 31, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Deng plays really good defense.
It’s what makes him better than your typical SF.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Um... obviously?
I don’t think anyone plays “really good defense” against LeBron James.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which, of course, isn't true.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
tyrus and noah is in foul trouble
who else is left to play?
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I kind of wish he'd close quarters
when we have the lead at least with a more defensive minded lineup
by Camry on Jan 31, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
C'mom guys
Let’s get that 3 game in a row!!!
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron gets that shooting foul call.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
rose towards a new career high?
I’d love to see him nail a tripple double
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I'd call that "forced" by Gordon...
…but it was definitely not a “good” shot.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you guys are killin me tonight
with all this “forced” shit…let it go
He was open, it was in the flow of the offense, it went in…end of story
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
youre just being an oversensitive gordon appologist...he has been taking tough shots...and he is good at making those.
tonight he is dropping everything so let him shoot until he begins missing then get him out! cuz we can win this game so as no one starts chucking (and missing).
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whatever
if he forced it, he forced it…but nothing I’ve seen has been forced. Maybe ONE shot has been “bad”, but the rest have all come in the flow of the offense.
Obviously you guys are nit-picking
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Derrick is looking sick tonight
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like Tyrus Thomas.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
me too, best defensive player on the team.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
me 3 but thabo is the best defender.
tyran can become that the second he want to.
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to get too much into this, but Tyrus has been the best defensive player on the team for the last three years. Even as a rookie.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
come on man
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He led the league in DRtg as a 20-year-old rookie.
No one has ever done that under the age 24 or something. And it’s usually done by guys like Garnett and Duncan.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow Neals a moron
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Make-up call for Thomas????
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why the F is Hinrich already in?
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by Illini15 on Jan 31, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looked like shoe malfunction for Rose.
See how long it takes to get Rose back in.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This has to be some kind of minor injury
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by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The officiating stinks.
The Bulls would be up 10 if it was even handed. Shaq knocks Noah down and the ref ignores it. Heavy contact then the Bulls drive the paint, no calls. On the ohter end, incidental body contact is whistled every time.
Even though the Bulls have been just as agressive on offense, the Suns have shot 20 free throws to the Bulls 8.
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by Tyrusmancrush on Jan 31, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is Rose hurt?
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He was messing with his shoelace when he sat down.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BULL FUCKING SHIT!!!
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok this is usually where I complain about VDN taking out rose
but having Kirk come off the bench to keep him fresh doesn’t sound too bad hopefully it works. _
by Camry on Jan 31, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What a horrible call
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by Illini15 on Jan 31, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You think so?
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, you think it was a good call?
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nah just saying the refs called a foul on him again
by cowraiser on Jan 31, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that was a block. they only called it because he was coming from behind.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm slow fade....
we lead by ten, and then the funny lineup comes back.. hope it holds till rose comes back! what about thabo? he played decent in his few 1st half minutes..
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yes. perfect time to squeeze them with some defense.
id put thabo on Nash. cuz nash aint that quick.
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yo da soulsnuffer wont take your soul forever
but as long as your here better take some sould together
soul snuffing is a bidness
and bidness is always first before pleasure
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have an update on Rose?
Besides his shoe lace, why is he out?
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cuz Del Negro doesn't have quick hooks with Hinrich, Nocioni and Gooden.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's on pace for his best game of his career in a big game for the Bulls
And he’s already out?!
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Pay Gordon is fucking money.
Tell him he’s a starter and going to get AT LEAST 30 minutes a night. Keep Hinrich and let him come off the bench. Run a 3-guard lineup out there for 5 minutes a game. Everyone’s happy.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that money needs to go to a front court player like milsap.
not gordon
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, I still believe in Thomas and Noah and hope for a good draft or future Free Agent.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk, Gray, Noc are all in
This is awful
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what is going on?
i don’t get these lineup changes.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I found a point guard who's D is worse than Rose's
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow noc
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
stop the gray hate!
blame it on noce rather! Gray is doing great!
Can you come back on defense after a turnover maybe noce? optional?
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Ben Gordon
I can’t take it anymore.
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh my goodness
let me guess…that absolutely wide open three that he just took was forced right?
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
see, I know a good shot when I see one. That was a good shot, he just missed.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then what was it? honestly.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well what was it?
he just missed a shot…what the hell do you want him to do?
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
this gordon hate is sickening
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by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
basically.
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by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
okay, well that's just silly then.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know when Noc misses an open shot?
And everyone goes crazy off on him . . .
It was kinda like that
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not his open shots that piss me off
It’s not even when he’s trying to drive and get the ball stripped off.
It’s when he drives to lane, gets stripped, and bitches about it to the refs instead of hustling back on d.
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
see that is a good Ben Gordon shot... even though he missed.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i got a fever
and the only cure is more thabo!
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noce's turnovers always lead to fastbreake forn PHX.
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noce’s turnovers always lead to fastbreake for every NBA team.
Fixed
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
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 Jan 31, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think Thomas will play enough to get a 5th foul?
If he doesn’t finish the game or get the 6th foul, I’m gonna freakin’ flip. (or not)
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
everyone:
anytime a Bulls player misses a shot from here on out, we’re all gonna fly off the deep end, shout obscenities, and go crazy ok?
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
See?
I could say FUCK NOC, I HATE HIM . . . for missing that wide open shot.
And everyone would get it.
Even though it was a good shot
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who's bitching?
And equating Noc’s shots to Gordon’s shots are a little silly
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I’m not equating shots . . .
I’m equating hate
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you should equate player-value, too.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am
Quite honestly, I don’t think Ben helps out the team. I think he helps himself.
I know I know I know . . . He scores.
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
everyone
please commence to ignore anything that Option has to say about Gordon…it’s all idiotic
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, as long as you realize you're wrong, I can accept it.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ill do it for u. fuck noc. i hate him
fucking samll ball idiots cant even run a break
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why people say that that was a good shot.
No it wasn’t. A good shot has to enter the basket. The others are bad shors. Period.
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that gets the award for dumbest comment of the night.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe for you, not for me
What’s the point of shoting well and not getting the basket? We won’t win games with good shots, but with shots that enter the basket. Period
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good shots are more likely to go into the basket. taking more of those shots = more wins.
they won’t ALL go in though. you dolt.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously...
…you’re like 15 aren’t you?
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 actually
Look, if he can’t the basket, it’s because our range was not good. You can say what you want. Call me names, make funny comments, that wont change my mind. The best shots are those that go in. Not the one that go out.
Note: good shot it’s not the same thing of a contested shot that still goes in
by bull83 on Jan 31, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice logic
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nocioni shot - to fastbreak...
Not a bad shot by noce, but how about the defense after?
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Nocioni!
Way to use your slow ass speed to your advantage!
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i wish noc started every game with 5 fouls
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wish he just never started, ever
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i just wish he would permanently go away
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about 6 fouls?
"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 Feb 1, 2009 12:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is really bad officiating.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ever since that stupid asshole took Rose out three minutes into the fourth quarter we've been a different team
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
*third quarter
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the strangest substitution ever
what was the point? what did he do? VDN is losing it…
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 31, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
losin it implies he ever had "it"
by fundamentallysound on Jan 31, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really think it was an equipment thing.
He went to the sideline messing with his shoe.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
deng missed a wide open thabo on that last possession.
i wish this whole damn team could pass like thabo.
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WAY too much Noc tonight
he’s played almost 20 min…Vinny is fuckin this game up
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
at least Noc is out now...
so he can rest for crunch time :/
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh. Thomas has four fouls.
You have to live with it. The problem is if Gooden were back, it’d still be the same.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There we go
Sefolosha is perfect as a sub off the bench with limited minutes
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Then he gives it right back
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We've taken 26 more shots than the Suns and are leading by 5...
by BAB-Bass on Jan 31, 2009 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Tyrus, you idiot dunking that!!!
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
THERE we go Tyrus!
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
when on earth
are the rest of the bulls going to learn that each possession ends up better if thabo touches the ball?
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
huh?
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
please chill with the thabo talk....
when did thabo become kobe?
by Ayeljay54 on Jan 31, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you just start watching Bulls basketball?
Honestly. Sefolosha started about 15 games in the beginning of the season, and he was fucking awful. Sefolosha isn’t a good player with extended minutes, he’s good as a player off the bench
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
beginning of the season deng was shooting 28% tyrus 25%
and i agree…you cant have a reluctant sdhooter like thabo in a line up like that.
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying that Sefolosha's potential is synonymous with Thomas's and Dengs'?
Are you a real person?
by NittanyCub on Jan 31, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No,
he was saying that Sefolosha’s strengths don’t work with what were [at the time] the team’s weaknesses.
"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 Feb 1, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
naw..just a fan of defense first players that move the ball on offense
and ive had season tix for a long time.
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That makes you an expert!!!
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We got away with way too much there
But thanks Tyrus!
by Option27 on Jan 31, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thomas is like plus-your mama tonight.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oooohhhhhhh high flying TT!!!!
he jumped wayy too early, yet still dunked it.. athletic TT
by simonswiss on Jan 31, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
every time they show the taco bell sponsorship
it makes me want to go get some…
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
guys I put up an overflow thread
start posting there…this thread is way too slow
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what foul...
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Has Rose even taken a shot this half?
"One thing I do know is teams like a lot of our pieces. That's not to say they want to give us a lot of players in return, but I know they like a lot of our pieces." - John Paxson (1/21/09)
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 31, 2009 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OVERFLOW THREAD UP
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on Jan 31, 2009 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
linkage for the lazy
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
by chibullsfan03 on Jan 31, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Giant "ShaQ" Killer!
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 Jan 31, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
tyrus with a really smart play
even though he was just about to do something really stupid
by SD20 on Jan 31, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Terry Porter supposed to fix their D?
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he is failing
*fixed
"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 Feb 1, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
5
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
D Rose is the man
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that? OFFENSIVE FOUL
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is Deng going to move to center?
Or are we going to put in Simmons?
by Jamaicanpi on Jan 31, 2009 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Vinnie is actually coaching. Wow what’s next Pax making a trade?
by Avrich on Jan 31, 2009 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This could get bad really fast :(
I want another win. That would be 3 in a row. We didn’t reach that milestone all last year.
by Jamaicanpi on Jan 31, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or this year. VDN where in the hell is Rose!!!
by Avrich on Jan 31, 2009 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What do u expect its VDn
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rose isn't in
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
5 on shaq
please, please, please let him foul out before our whole team does
by reprisal on Jan 31, 2009 10:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSss
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That fucking sucks, use judgment refs
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nobody had that ball...
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy
by mdmnd9294 on Jan 31, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AND 1!
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq's gone too
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i love when drew gooden isnt dressed
and rose still isnt in
by gocubs526 on Jan 31, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shaq is gone!
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy
by mdmnd9294 on Jan 31, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TT with a jumper!!
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy
by mdmnd9294 on Jan 31, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don't speak too soon - this is the Bulls after all
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy
by mdmnd9294 on Jan 31, 2009 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF is that? Get a better shot
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Three road game wins in a row?
WTF?
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 31, 2009 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I mean MAYBE
…. three in a row.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 31, 2009 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They haven't won 3 in a row all season IIRC
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy
by mdmnd9294 on Jan 31, 2009 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are Rose and Gordon both on the bench???
Somebody PLEASE tell me why that is the case. Ridiculous at this point in the game regardless of whether we are winning or not. I want Rose to develop experience at these points in games and I want Gordon on the court anytime it’s like this.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Also...
Rose was favoring his right ankle after that dunk.
by McCabe on Jan 31, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, we lucked up.
Phoenix didn’t hit us in the mouth tonight like a San Antonio, Cleveland, Boston or L.A. I want our two best guards in the game at the end and they are Rose and Gordon. If they are being removed because of defense, then the coaching staff needs to address that issue and see to it that those two get better. But honestly, Nash did more in the last few minutes against Hinrich and Thabo than he did all game. I don’t think Gordon or Rose would have done any worse.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thabo (in for D) with the trey!
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy
by mdmnd9294 on Jan 31, 2009 10:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Been huge tonight
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
by DRose#1 on Jan 31, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't decimate anything.
I’ll add you to the chorus of people who treat Steve Kerr’s breaking up the Suns like Jerry Krause’s breaking up the 98’ Bulls. It’s not like he broke up a dynasty or something…unless you consider a team that continually gets to San Antonio a dynasty of sorts.
Phoenix loses because Amare Stoudemire is a knucklehead who only cares about scoring points and being “the man”. 12 pts, 6 rbds and ZERO DEFENSE (the whole Phoenix team is guilty of that though) will not get it. If this guy raises his level of all around play, phoenix becomes damn near unbeatable.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...
before typing you should learn to read. I said nothing of the 98’ Bulls and never wrote anything resembling the word dynasty.
What the Suns did have was a system that maximized the efficiency of numerous players—Nash, Marion, Amare, and Barbosa. It was clear the team wasn’t a championship team; they were, however, a competitive one and given their last attempt as a unit showed clearly that they could compete as one of the top teams in the West.
What do they have now? A 25-20 record. The Knicks comparatively have a 21-25 record, with a horrific lineup.
That seems like a decimation. Point A to Point B.
by McCabe on Jan 31, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Who gives a sh!t about a competitive team that loses when it counts...
….every time?? When your window of opportunity is closing more and more and keeps getting slammed shut by the same two teams each year. Kerr tried doing something different and the only reason it’s not working is because guys aren’t buying into the part of it where you have to play defense every night.
In pro sports, being competitive without winning the championship at some point is failure!! If this keeps up it appears that they may reach the same lofty place that the D’antoni led Suns reached…which was watching the NBA Finals at home from their couches.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So there's no difference between the 06-07 Bulls and this team?
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
by Big D on Jan 31, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They are both losers!!
06-07’ Bulls team was decent but nowhere near great. It should be obvious to everyone at this point that what we saw was fools gold because we haven’t gotten back to that point. And because Paxson thought they were great he’s fallen in love with our “core”. I like our guys, but if we can get better players then lets do it because we WILL NOT win a championship with this team.
In this league, you don’t strive to be decent. You strive to be great and to win. Now it’s fine to be decent while building toward something (Portland Trailblazers), but if it culminates in nothing and you realize that it’s not going anywhere then it’s time to change direction.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...now I get your argument.
you lengthen your window of opportunity by trading for an extremely old player as your team was clearly in contention for a championship. You attempt to turn your team into defensive stalwarts, despite their having minimal individual defensive skills. Oh and then you trade your best one on one defender for Jason Richardson.
Empirical assertion—statistical backing—even a well constructed argument—any of these things might make this less absurd. But if a team is good and now is bad, that is a decimation. Trying something doesn’t make it right.
by McCabe on Jan 31, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok mccabe. whatever you say.
i was a teenager when the Bulls were winning championships and i remember the feeling of being a champion. i cannot relate to people who are happy simply because their team is “competitive”.
As I said, if you’re a young, up and coming team and you’re “competitive” then that is different. But if you’re a veteran team and the formula isn’t working anymore then you gotta try something different. That’s why the Pistons traded Billups. They got a championship out of it but realized that the conference finals was as far as they could get now. Rather than settling for that, they moved Billups, let Stuckey loose, will let Iverson walk at the season’s end and will start in another direction. You don’t keep banging your head against the same brick wall.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You were a champion?
Did you play on the team?
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
by Big D on Jan 31, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In all honesty though...
…i’m as much of a champion as the old run-n-gun Suns.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 11:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is they aren't any closer to being anything good. They're futher away.
And Kerr obviously made his moves to make them better. Kerr has made them worse while not setting them up to be better in the long run. That’s bad management.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 11:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why, because they won't win 60 games??
Who cares if you win 60 + games and lose in the playoffs (Dallas Mavericks)???
When the Houston Rockets won the championship in 95’ I believe they won 47 regular season games. Let’s see how it plays out. It’s not even all star break yet. So in this case we truly won’t know if they’re better until the post season. For their sake, I hope they don’t meet the Spurs too early…LOL.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You can be a real fool sometimes.
They’re a worse team than last year. That’s in dispute?
They have more salary committed to next year than last year. That better not be in dispute.
They have fewer young, good players than last year. That better not be in dispute either.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
by tyger1147 on Jan 31, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What good young players did they have last year that played tyger???
Besides Diaw. Barnes is productive and is an old man seeing as though he’s a whole two years older than Diaw.
And they are a whole 2 MILLION in salary above where they were last year.
GO AWAY!!!!
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 31, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, the Suns suck this year by their standards.
Can’t beat a good team to save their lives. Defensively they are worse now than they were under D’Antoni, and now are so committed to throwing it down to Shaq that they are such a predictable team. Shaq should be used as just another weapon on a deadly team, not the primary offensive option.
And you sound like Rick Reilly with this whole “win 60 games but no ring” bullshit. For 3 straight seasons the Suns were in a position to make the Finals because of their style of play. It’s not Mike D’Antoni’s fault Amare Stoudemire is a lazy egomaniac, or that Shawn Marion was worried about what people thought about him while in the midst of an important playoff series. The Suns might not even make the playoffs, and if they do they would just get crushed by either LA, NO, or God forbid they play the Spurs again.
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 Jan 31, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You made my point for me Ozzie!!
My whole point is that if Amare would up his 21 pts 8 rpg numbers and play some defense then the whole discussion of whether Kerr destroyed the team would be moot. Stoudemire longs to be mentioned alongside Duncan and Garnett. Well seeing the impact Garnett had on the Celtic “culture” and the impact Duncan obviously has on the Spurs, I would argue that if either of these guys were on the Suns then Phoenix would be a much better team. I mean seriously, do you think Phoenix would force feed Shaq if Duncan were on the other block? I doubt it. Hell, they probably wouldn’t have felt the need to obtain a guy like Shaq. And do you think Phoenix would be mediocre defensively if Garnett was there? Do you think Garnett would care about Shaq getting as many scoring opportunities as he does? The answer to both Garnett questions is a resounding no.
My point is that this team should be better…and it’s not Porter’s fault, it’s not Kerr’s fault and it’s not D’antoni’s fault. Porter knows the game and is at least a decent coach and D’antoni is a creative mind. Bottom line is players gotta get out there and get the job done and right now the Phoenix players are too busy complaining about everything under the sun and everybody is too busy making excuses for them. Oddly enough, the only guy on the court for Phoenix being held accountable is Shaq. People continue to talk about what he can’t do anymore while COMPLETELY IGNORING what Stoudemire and Nash don’t do (and never have done for that matter).
by lexdiamonds0730 on Feb 1, 2009 2:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He took over the second best team in the NBA
And he decimated the franchise, to the point that the team may miss the playoffs. And he did it within 2 years. I know he was a popular player with the Bulls, but there’s no need to kiss his ass.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
by Big D on Jan 31, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They had the best record in the West last year when they made the Shaq trade
I don’t know if they would have won the championship, but they were one of the 2 or 3 teams with the best chance.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger