Game Preview #2 - Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 2:42 PM CDT
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There seems to be a bit of blowback against the impressiveness of the Bulls win last night, focusing on the Spurs being an older team with some new parts and with a general history of being poor on back-to-backs. Even if those excuses are valid (which...whatever), the Bulls need not make any excuses in this early stretch of the schedule. They need every win they can get no matter how they come.
But it was more important that they looked good last night. Perhaps not the smoothest offense, but winning nearly every contested rebound can be pretty as well. Maybe such hustle points are indeed directly related to the Spurs relative fatigue.
But we'll know that while the Celtics are also old they're rarely down on intensity, what with Mr. Intense Braying Jackass Kevin Garnett leading his woofing crew of Perkins, Rondo, and new addition Rasheed Wallace (Big Baby is out, though count him in that group). What a gloriously easy team to despise, and that's before considering the events of the greatest first round playoff series loss ever.
And while I'll never concede that a first round loss to a team losing its best player is anything to build on, what I did get out of that series was an intense hate of the Celtics. And the players likely aren't too fond of eachother either, which will bring a fun subplot to the game, even if principalslike KG and Luol Deng (and Gordon missing) making the 'rivalry' not quite the same in terms of the actual basketball.
Remember, it was just last season when the Bulls traveled to Boston after an impressive opening night win...and got absolutely demolished. Tyrus Thomas was especially goat-ed for his performance, as the C's left him open to jumpshoot his way to a 2-17 line.
But this team is better than that one, and the opening win was more impressive. What won't change is the lock-down Celtics defense, and an extremely hostile crowd. So just judging in relation to that game, it'll be a good start if the Bulls are simply unrattled and don't go into the tank early.
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totally agree
I’m excited to see what the bulls do in this game. I was very impressed with the improvement of Tyrus Thomas’s jump shot. If the celtics leave him open again I have the feeling that Thomas will make those shots this time around.
"Of all the things in the world losing isn't so bad; it just starts to feel like it does when you do it for so long"
by ninerfanNVA on Oct 30, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well Tyrus would do himself some good if his memory servers him well
Therefore, he should try to obtain a few easy buckets (dunks, put backs, layups, easy Rose lobs) initially to get himself going. Don’t try to chase a jump shot because on any given night with any player it can go stale and afterwards get into you head. This type of stubbordness leads to 2-17 shooting outing.
We’ll see if he has matured or at least started to manage his upcoming market value?
"I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it."
"Go ahead, make my day"
"We boil at different degrees"
"A good man always knows his limitations"
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?"
by exult463 on Oct 30, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i recall admiring the way vinny backed up his player after that
kinda like this week with deng saying we wouldn’t win it all. even though it’s “wrong” in absolute terms, it’s good coaching to back up your player. unless the player’s an idiot.
too many jumpers from tyrus that night, considering he was ice cold with the mercury heading south. but they were good looks.
the name of the team is The DIAMONDBACKS
by marionette on Oct 30, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Generally I agree
But “good looks” has a different meaning depending on the player in the NBA
Ben Wallace vs Ray Allen! (with Tyrus leaning more towards the left on the x axis)
"I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it."
"Go ahead, make my day"
"We boil at different degrees"
"A good man always knows his limitations"
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?"
by exult463 on Oct 31, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
99.9 percent agree
But rasheed is the number one chiller in the league.
by Super-Structure on Oct 30, 2009 2:47 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand why people feel the need to minimize the Spurs win either
They might be old and a little tired, but they blew out New Orleans and none of their guys played big minutes. Plus, and most importantly, we didn’t just beat them, we kicked their ass. I’m not delusional or anything and think we’re a contender all of a sudden, but damn, that was a nice and impressive win.
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And it was game 2 of the season
Nobody in professional basketball should be fatigued that early in the season.
by MuleTrain on Oct 30, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Spurs are tired now and the season just started
after 82 games they’ll have nothing left!
by Mr Rhythm on Oct 30, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we get too excited we might jinx it.
If they put together a number of good games then the fans will start coming out of the bunker. I am still not at the point of telling my coworkers that the Bulls are back. Last time I went out on a limb like that they fired Skiles in December.
Everything I post is speculation. I have no insider information nor ideas deemed concrete enough by those who are self-elected to regulate post content.
by cranscape on Oct 30, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree people shoul expect us to get a chip this year
but this is good for us. People are predicting the Spurs as championship contenders an they will never be as fresh as they are not at the begging of the year. I alo on’t buy this bull about them being tired. Sure Duncan applies there, but he was fine. Parker and Jefferson shoul have played better.
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Oct 30, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bulls lose but are competitive for the first half of the game, that's fine
BOS made CLE look pretty bad. They are a REALLY good team. Some sort of moral victory is all I’m hoping for.
by hitlesswonder on Oct 30, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
True....
But Cleveland also lost to Toronto the next night.
by BigBabyCollin on Oct 30, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Bulls will hang around ten points and then lose big late.
I have to say I was very impressed with the Bulls help side defense last night but as far as tonight I can see them getting in foul trouble early to Boston. I think we might even get a James Johnson sighting. I just don’t think the Bulls can counter Ray Allen with out BG.
I hope I’m wrong.
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 30, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Spurs are considered a contender
The Bulls dominated them, the Bulls are a legit team.
by Mr Rhythm on Oct 30, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
De Plane! De Plane!
The team plane departed after midnight. They touch down at 4AMish. They sleep 7 hours. They’re up at 1. They shoot around at 3. They play at 7. And they lost an hour.
And the Celtics are rested after a home beating they served to the Bobcats.
We’re good, but do you remember the hurt put on us last year @ the Fleet Center whatever solvent bank is sponsoring the new Garden?
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play at 8PM EST
Correction.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot time for whores.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Boston?
Ehm, pass. For the love of gawd pass!
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are weird!
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Oct 30, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I kind of want to bring my old NBAO sig back...
by Illini15 on Oct 30, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know why you got rid of it.
I’m still waiting for a worthy replacement for mine.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a shame I got rid of it without saving it :(
by Illini15 on Oct 30, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see fouls before they are called
:)
Keyword query engaged.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“I felt great,” he said. “At the end, I felt tired.”
Rose didn’t watch San Antonio’s 17-point victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night. He did watch TV, though.
“There’s this (movie) on Showtime called ‘Beer League’ — a bunch of guys playing softball, and they just get drunk before the games,” he said.
Still wow’ing the media with his great anecdotes and soothing prose, I see.
In other news, I’ll eat a chicken parmesan sandwich this evening. I’ll feel great, and then I’ll feel bloated. And then drink beer.
by NittanyCub on Oct 30, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as Derrick
isn’t playing Wii and carving apples in his bed at the same time I don’t care what he watches.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Celtics are just as old, if not older than the Spurs
Instead of BG defending Ray Allen we have John and Luol. Kirt will also get some time defending him. The Bulls will give the Celtics a run for their money!
by Mr Rhythm on Oct 30, 2009 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thabo defended Ray Allen. Blech!
To the tune of 20 fucking minutes. Blech.
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Oct 30, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think JJ will play tonight.
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 30, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
He got me all excited with the buzzard-beater he had against Utah.
Last night’s lineups were pretty sweet. It’s amazing how much more enjoyable this team is to watch when Hughes and Gooden aren’t on the team.
by NittanyCub on Oct 30, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody call PETA
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
So you think the Bulls
are getting blown out?
by Scotter on Oct 30, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously. Why is everyone clamoring for him to play?
Note to Bulls fans: The more DNP-CDs JJ racks up, the more success this Bulls team is having. I like the guy, but we don’t need him right now.
by Illini15 on Oct 30, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
How does his play differ from Gibson's?
I don’t keep up with the Bulls that much in the offseason.
by NittanyCub on Oct 30, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's more of a wing
and they can’t count on him to know where to be, and they do with Taj.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd compare JJ to Tyrus in his rookie season. Unique skillset, but out of control and prone to stupidity.
Tyrus was also a better player coming out of college (at least he was for that 06-07 Bulls team), and provided some much needed athleticism.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's how I've seen it from the beginning.
If JJ is ready to fill in for injury by the 2nd half of the season then that’s great.
by Scotter on Oct 30, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure.
though will he be unfairly yanked when the playoffs roll around? :)
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still say JJ is a poor-man's Carmelo Anthony.
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Oct 30, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
may need to downgrade that assessment
just based on how great Carmelo’s looking this season.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He sucks!
Sincerely,
Joe Dumars III
by NittanyCub on Oct 30, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
how do you make that pick?
Honestly how did Joe pass up on Carmelo?
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 30, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Chris Bosh for that matter.
Pass on Dwyane Wade, I guess, since Rip was already on the team.
Hindsight is 20/20, and I do remember Milicic had a boatload of hype before the draft. And he was so young, too. I think he’s only 5 months older than Lebron James.
But on the other hand… Darko Milicic? Really?
by NittanyCub on Oct 30, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that he passed
on not only Carmelo, but also Wade AND Bosh is seriously hilarious. For Darko freaking Milicic.
by Illini15 on Oct 30, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
picking the bigs, early? very risky in that history shows some
superstar almost always gets passed on.
the name of the team is The DIAMONDBACKS
by marionette on Oct 30, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like Bargnani, Aldridge and Tyrus
over Roy.
"I'm in the Hall already, on the wall already, I'm a work of art I'm a Warhol already"-Jay Z
by bigballa10 on Oct 30, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what happens when you take scouts' words as gospel.
Or, putting blind faith in your GM.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that sums it up!
therefore this might show that actually selecting future players in the draft takes a lessor priority in the overall duties of being a GM.
This is the visual part of their jobs that we as fans witness…
Therefore if lucky enough to get the 1st pick and the choices are like (a Derrick Rose or a Blake Griffin), that GM really can rest easy. It just harder when you get picks 2 thru 16 and you have to read scouting reports and conduct evaluations and make a decision.
"I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it."
"Go ahead, make my day"
"We boil at different degrees"
"A good man always knows his limitations"
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?"
by exult463 on Oct 31, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carmelo has slimmed down as well it looks like, maybe that has helped.
Hopefully JJ will follow suit (decreased weight, increased production once he starts playing).
by Illini15 on Oct 30, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, true.
We could go Bill Simmons with it.
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Oct 30, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One caveat-
JJ has a far better feel for the game, and basketball IQ, than Tyrus. But you’re right about his athleticism and skill set. He really is a unique player. But because this team is so deep, I don’t see him contributing much.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Oct 30, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well said.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Plus the Bulls were pretty controlled last night and not really making too many turnovers. JJ will see some time when necessary but last night I don’t think he (or Pargo for that matter) belonged on the floor.
"I'm in the Hall already, on the wall already, I'm a work of art I'm a Warhol already"-Jay Z
by bigballa10 on Oct 30, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and thats why JJ will play.
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 30, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thought about last night's game pertaining to Luol
I think it’s pretty interesting and telling that the two best games Luol has played going back to the start of preseason were the game in London (which was really important to him) and last night’s season opener (which was important for obvious reasons). I know it might be reaching a bit, but could it be that he was really toning it down for all the other preseason games and just taking it very slow? Because just judging from those two games perhaps he has the ability to turn it up when he wants
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by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Deng guard KG?
I’d like to get Thomas on Pierce.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
and why?
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want KG to put up as many shots as possible
and Pierce to put up as few as possible.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierce will be taking them from the line.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 30, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deng has given Pierce trouble in the past.
And bad as it sounds, I’d like to see more Brad and less Tyrus tonight. Joakim on KG is much more favorable, and I like Tyrus running circles around Sheed and his terrible afro.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheed/KG is a terrible defensive matchup for Tyrus. He always struggles with
stretch 4s. He wants to play down low and block shots on D, so he runs to the paint and those guys get loose for open looks. It happened a couple times with Bonner last night, but he bricked the looks.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Oct 30, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheed is way more capable of bricking shots than Bonner
It just depends on the night.
by Scotter on Oct 30, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The point wasn't that Sheed is more or less likely to brick the looks,
it was just that the looks were there last night and Tyrus was fortunate that Bonner missed. Sheed might miss, too, or he might not. But I’d prefer if Tyrus actually stuck with his man when he’s matched with a stretch 4.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Oct 30, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about Sheed
Tyrus used to look pretty good against the Pistons frontline.
"I'm in the Hall already, on the wall already, I'm a work of art I'm a Warhol already"-Jay Z
by bigballa10 on Oct 30, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really wish we could put Noah on KG...
but T2 would get muscled by Perk.
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by MPG on Oct 30, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bulls defend, rebound and let Derrick run they will beat the Celtics
by Mr Rhythm on Oct 30, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hah! :)
Those three points were exactly the keys to winning (our season opens on sunday) that I just sent to the team I’m coaching less than an hour ago!
In that order. (well, obviously not ROSE running… But the team)
:D
by BAB-Bass on Oct 30, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston is a old slow team
KG’s wheel aint the same, Rasheed is about 34, Jesus Shuttlesworth is about 34, Pierce about the same, Perkins was never quick, this team needs to get ran, if you slow it down you play there style. The Bulls have the defense to hang in and the athleticism and youth to win, Vinny is factor x however!
by Mr Rhythm on Oct 30, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be interesting to see how Derrick's
ligament fares in back to back games.
I have scoured the internet, but I haven’t read any reports of residual soreness from last night’s exertions. That’s a good thing, though I suppose we won’t know his status for certain until the pre-game reports begin to flow in.
"We're gonna hire a motherf*cking coach with NO experience? Not as an NBA head coach, not as an NBA assistant, not as an assistant’s assistant, not as a college coach, not as a high school coach, not as f*cking grade school coach, not as a coach of the Lovabulls, not as a coach of the towel boys, not even as a coach of a dynasty on Playstation. Nothing. Really? Really, Pax?" - 1958ChiTown's Initial Reaction to the Hiring of Vinny Del Negro, posted on June 7, 2008 at 2:41 PM.
by 1958ChiTown on Oct 30, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnnnnnn Almond bars are good.
some reason I thought they sucked.
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 30, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Browser question.
Has anyone had problems logging on with Google Chrome since their latest upgrade? Everytime I log on the page just continually refreshes.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had the same problem on another
computer. I was going to try clearing the cache and all that, but i simply switched to one of the other browsers i had open and forgot about it.
by runningman on Oct 30, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Doug Thonus made some really good points about Rose and his superstar potential in his blog. Essentially saying that he needs to be more aggressive. I would agree with that.
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
I’m kind of worried that he’s just too passive. He needs to have that Game 1 vs. Celtics mentality EVERY NIGHT, but for some reason he seems content to coast from time to time.
by Illini15 on Oct 30, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pressure is on to perform defensively
From what I see, Derrick takes direction to heart. Do this. Do that. And he just does it.
It’s going to take Vinny to instruct Derrick on just what exactly we need from him.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Oct 30, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just feel like he doesn't force it.
I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!
by SoulEater7 on Oct 30, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he needs to start
Whether it be racking up more assists or scoring more and more efficiently or both, if he wants to cross over into the realm of LeBron, Wade, Paul and all those guys, he’s gonna have to start. Hopefully he’s not just content with being a 2nd tier guy. It’s just frustrating because you can just see that he can basically do anything he wants whenever he wants hen he’s on a basketball court.
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You tell em, Stacy
“Rose can get that any time he wants”
by runningman on Oct 30, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
but he’ll get there. He’s still in that defer to the the veterans stage right now a lot of times. When it really gets to the point like the start losing or the team needs a bucket and nothing else is going, he does start to take a more aggressive tone. I’m with you though, to take the leap to be a great player he needs to be like that a lot more.
"I'm in the Hall already, on the wall already, I'm a work of art I'm a Warhol already"-Jay Z
by bigballa10 on Oct 30, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Celtics
with every fiber of my being. And when I’m dead, my rotting corpse will hate the Celtics for all eternity. I hate them more than I hate the Yankees. And broccoli. In fact, the Celtic uniforms remind me of broccoli, although I would hate them no matter what color uniforms they wore. Danny Ainge is a lucky punk who has a job only because his buddy traded Kevin Garnett. I have always hated Rasheed Wallace, and now I hate him even more because he plays for the Celtics. Maybe Big Baby can punch them all out. That spot on the back of Rasheed’s ugly head would be a good place to aim. A hammer. Have I said I hate the Celtics? Can I get an amen?
by Cannoli on Oct 30, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
mmmm, broccoli
now i’m hungry!
the name of the team is The DIAMONDBACKS
by marionette on Oct 30, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd
I think you speak for all of us who woke up cranky this morning.
by runningman on Oct 30, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really liking our bench these days (minus Pargo)
And any good bench deserves a good nickname. Seeing as it essentially consists of Kirk Hinrich and Brad Miller, I’m thinking “The Caucasian Invasion”. Thoughts?
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caucasian Invasion….that’s definitely better than the “Pasty Boys” rotation of Longley, Wennington and Buechler
by C Smoove on Oct 30, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like "The Old Guys"
for a description of Hinrich, Miller, and Taj.
by YaoPau on Oct 30, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
well since Kirt is mixed he cant be considered white
by Mr Rhythm on Oct 30, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that some sort of veiled weed joke?
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Oct 30, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls report card. 1st day of class.
Last night’s surprising win earned some of Vinny’s students a place on my Honor Roll.
D Rose Offense – B Defense – B
L Deng Offense – A Defense – A
J Noah Offense – B Defense – B extra points for Hustle – A+
J Salmons Offense – F Defense – A-
T Thomas 1st Half Offense – F Defense – B
3rd Quarter Offense – A+ Defense – A+
4th Quarter Offense/Defense Incomplete
B Miller Offense – A+ Defense – B+
T Gibson Offense – C- Defense – B
J Pargo Offense – F Defense – C
Vinny Del Negro Offense – C+ Defense – A
Time Out Management – A-
These are impressive grades, but after watching the Celtics crush Cleveland and win their 2nd game by 33 points, I don’t think the Bulls have a prayer of replicating their first report card, especially since the NBA referees tend to be in the hip pockets of the Green machine.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Oct 30, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kirk does not
get a grade? I thought he played well.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Oct 30, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Sue
Kirk earned solid A’s accross the board.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Oct 30, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bulls hang around until midway through the third...boston just has
too many tough match ups for the bulls…thomas on KG is bad…noah on KG is bad….plus there is no ben gordon in chicago to keep them in the game
by celticinorlando on Oct 30, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yfbb has been inspired;
look at all this prose in just two days! Somebody hose this man down!
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Oct 30, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JALEN ROSE IS OFFICIALLY NUTS.
Just now on the pregame show he and Avery Johnson was asked “who was the better player right now?”, Rose or Rondo. They BOTH SAID RONDO!
Wait, it gets better. Then they were asked, “if you were a GM, who would you pick for your team right now?” Avery said Rose. Jalen Rose said RONDO! WTF? He should be fired immediately. He then made it worse by saying Rondo had “put in more work” than Rose.
Baffled.
by smash! on Oct 30, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I meant to say "were asked"... ug.
Listening to Jalen Rose speak has officially lowered my IQ and impaired my grammar.
by smash! on Oct 30, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get the "put in more work" comment, but Rondo is a far superior defender than Rose
right now and he’s done a fair job of approximating Rose’s offensive impact as well. It’s not crazy to think Rondo is better right now. Rose’s ceiling is greater, though.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Oct 30, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
question: just how useful are perimeter defenders?
when chicago plays boston i dont even feel like rondo makes things too difficult for rose, its bostons front line that really does the damage defensively. aside from a few rebounds and a steal or two, how effective are perimeter defenders like rondo?
Monkeys are like nature's humans.
by TheMoon on Oct 30, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rondo gets to gamble crazily.
He gets a lot of steals and disrupts the perimeter passing.
The rebounds are the main thing though. Rondo got a bunch of second-chance points for the Celtics.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Oct 31, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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