Game Preview #4: Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 3, 2009 10:12 AM CST
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[UPDATE by your friendly BullsBlogger, 11/03/09 12:43 PM CST : Tyrus missed shootaround with the flu, Taj Gibson will start tonight whether or not Tyrus is available.
Thanks to Ozzie Montana for today's game preview. Sign up if you want to do one in the future. I figure the Bulls have an easy blowout, and we all laugh at how it made sense the Bulls offense to start out cruddy against three good defensive teams. But we'll also likely be wrong then thinking the offensive efficiency problem will go away. But if they lose...real fun begins here. -ed]
You have to hand it to this team. They really know how to crush even the most mild of expectations. Fortunately, the Bulls have a chance to right the ship against an even more unimpressive franchise (For one night, at least).
The Bucks, as we all know, lost a ton of talent in the offseason letting go of Vilanueva, Sessions, and Jefferson. Also, it looks like they're already giving up on last year's lottery choice. Joe Alexander is going to the highest draft pick to be refused the rookie option, making him an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. I'm sure they would love a re-do considering Brook Lopez and Anthony Randolph were still on the board. However, it looks like they made a great addition this year with Brandon Jennings, who dominated against Detroit (24 pts, 9/15 shooting), including a perfect 3rd quarter. Too bad the rest of the team is a collection of overrated and overpaid players. Michael Redd is injured yet again (17 million dollar salary FYI), and will likely start Carlos Delfino, Kurt Thomas, and Charlie Bell to go along with Jennings and Bogut. But, since Skiles is the coach, they will somehow remain competitive in a lot of games and play inspired defense.
As for our Bulls, what else is there to say at this point? The "Derrick Rose doesn't have the dog" topic has been beaten to death in one weekend. Tyrus Thomas is already being pointlessly benched in favor of Malik Allen re-incarnate Taj Gibson. Instead, let's talk about the crapulent 3 point shooting! When you have a guy like Ben Gordon on the team for 5 seasons, you really take elite outside shooting for granted. John Salmons and Kirk Hinrich were fantastic last year from the arc, but in 3 games they are a combined 5 for 32. What's even more disheartening is a lot of these looks are the result of great ball movement, and they're still not going in. Another reason for the poor offense may be due to the fact they are playing a bunch of teams that love to slow the pace down, and the guys aren't getting into any kind of a rhythm when forced into so many half-court sets.
Expecting anything from the Bulls is an exercise in disappointment, so hopefully Derrick is feeling better today and can go toe-to-toe with the "next greatest franchise PG that hasn't accomplished anything but is still better than Rose."
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on paper
this should be a win…but since we don’t play our best guys like other teams I wouldn’t be surprised with a loss.
by diedaily23 on Nov 3, 2009 10:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The funny thing is that going into the season
the consensus was that the Bulls had a rotation that even VDN couldn’t screw up. Looks like we were wrong. I do not understand the reasoning behind playing Taj over TT. Maybe the thought process is “let’s develop the guys with least amount of potential.” I can only hope that Rose’s ankle heals pretty soon.
by MrBungle on Nov 3, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I gave Vinny way too much credit for giving Tyrus the first shots and seeing some results last year…..keeping Tyrus in early on when he really sucked….
But now I don’t see it at all, I don’t get it one bit, and as many have said it’s not like Brad Miller’s a great defender, and while he can make a nifty pass or two, he also goes through horrible TO runs with sloppy passes. Tyrus has that passing ability and has ball handling, man to man and post defense, inside and outside game combo’s and athleticism plus age going for him that Miller doesn’t.
I don’t see the Malik Allen in Taj. Taj is a solid off the bench rookie so far, but why force Taj in early when we haven’t developed a chemstry yet with the talented players that matter (should be in this order: Rose-Thomas-Deng ($71M man)-Noah-Salmons-Hinrich-Miller then you play the others and ge them comfortable.
There’s too much talent on this roster to suck big time….and we sucked big time the last 2 games.
Heck for now, I’d sit Rose 2-3 games to get healthy, put Kirk in the starting lineup and play major minutes to our starters: Hinrich-Salmons-Deng-Thomas-Noah….
Just give Derrick a chance to heal a bit, last thing we want is him to injure it further or lose his confidence (which he never seemed to lose last year)….
This team is ridiculous!!!
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nods
If we can be competitive in the first half when Tyrus is playing and then mysteriously give up the ghost in the second half when Tyrus isn’t getting minutes…how hard can this be to figure out? If Tyrus hurts us why play him at all? If we do good during the quarters he is playing then why not play him in the 4th?
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought TT would play by default as well.
There seems to be no bounds to how big of a dusch Vinny can be. I generally tried to stay out of the Vinny’s an idiot get him fired camp, but anymore I cant help towards leaning that way. He seems to get something in his head and nothing short of Paxon / Riensdorf publicly ridiculing him will help change his rotations.
Also, can Pargo just get hit by a bus?
by Vohaul79 on Nov 3, 2009 3:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Yes after 2 games against bad teams Brandon Jennings is a perennial All-Star.
According to Rick Kamla. He’s the next Iverson and Kenny Anderson?
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 10:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kenny Anderson sucked.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Nov 3, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think so!
Not because of just the two games, though.
:P
He should be awesome, though. I dunno … works hard, really fast, able to create his own shot, gets a billion steals, tries on D … seems good.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rick Kamla likes everyone that can dribble
Do you ever watch his takes on Euroball?
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like
him better than Andre Aldridge
by QUINTEN DALEY on Nov 3, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do too
Aldridge reads teleprompters as good as the President.
Kamla just knows so many nuggets to dislike anyone they talk about. Eventually you have to have something negative about a player.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see you've finally gotten that certificate
from the YFBB School of Positive Outlook. ;)
In honor of the dearly departed, I declare July PB&J month - everyone raise a sandwich to the memory of Ben!
by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2009 11:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
vinny del negro is a bad bad coach my friends
grammer geeks you make me sick
by angryandy on Nov 3, 2009 11:28 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
My friend
this is a fact we all know, just hoping for brighter days
by QUINTEN DALEY on Nov 3, 2009 12:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus has the flu and might not play tonight according to the Score.
ah..
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 11:33 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
yup
Taj is starting regardless of Tyrus’ availability.
I see a blowout win, and that’ll mean a ‘trend’ for VDN to keep Taj in the lineup.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You see the Bucks blowing out the Bulls?
"Then you need a center so if the ball gets stuck between the rim and backboard he can reach up and knock it loose instead of having to spend 15 minutes trying to hit it with a broom stick." – Sam Smith
by Granny Waiters on Nov 3, 2009 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love KC
immediately ties Tyrus getting the flu with him complaining about getting yanked.
Wouldn’t a reporter, like, find out if Tyrus was sick or not? (I’m seriously asking).
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's a lot easier to just type up some stuff
fact-checking takes time and we live in the internet age
by hitlesswonder on Nov 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
You’ve always been a supporter of KC? When was the change? As it seemed every KC bashing I made last year you’d stick up for him.
Anyway like the new look…KC’s awful.
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like KC fine
I think he tries to needle guys a bit for confrontational quotes, but it’s a strategy.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's fine
If he were in Milwaukee. I think for a guy in Chicago there’s plenty of talent to be better than giving pointless articles or the needling for inconsequential drama….
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah thats pretty bold to assume even if it's true.
They did have some of the Lindsey captain speech to Tyrus on Sportsrise on Comcast and I was reading his lips he was directly talking to Tyrus in front of the whole team. Needless to say just by looking at Tyrus and his body language he didn’t take a liking to it and bolted out of the frame after the huddle broke. Captain FAIL
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bigger Issue
The Lindsay talking to Thomas thing is real interesting. Lindsay who is closer to Vinny in age and expiernce than most of the starting line up – where does he fall? is he a players guy or coach guy?
by Jscho316 on Nov 3, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly my thoughts
see my comment below.
http://ExtendtheGame.blogspot.com
by Calogero on Nov 3, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Lindsey did that it's wrong
You don’t chastise someone in front of others. It’s demeaning, humiliating, If I was Tyrus I’d be like, “Man if you don’t get your old country mississippi mud pie eatin azz out my face sucka!”
by Mr Rhythm on Nov 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, nice of him to wait for the media
http://www.670-thescore.com/blog/2009/11/03/flu-or-blue-flu-for-tyrus-thomas/
What’s also a fact is that one of the team captains, Lindsey Hunter, at the end of Monday’s practice got the team together and instructed his teammates to listen to Del Negro. It sure looked like Hunter’s directive was aimed at Thomas. Normally the media is not able to hear what the banter is between the team when they gather at the end of practice but on this day the voices were all raised an octave and it was hard not to notice.
Was this really on Comcast?
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like kumbaya is over.
The Bulls have apparently stopped holding hands. Thanks Vin. And he accomplished all of this in 3 games ! Its going to be an extremely long year if Rose doesn’t play out of his mind…..
by Vohaul79 on Nov 3, 2009 3:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
David was on CTL
last night and reported this but on the show when asked if it was directed at TT he said he didn’t think so, Wonder why he now has changed his tune?
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 Nov 3, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I kinda caught on to it this morning.
I kept rewinding the clip because I was wondering why the hell was Hunter talking at the end of practice?
I kept going back and could make out some of the words which were clearly directed toward Tyrus Thomas. Hunter said, blah blah blah, ‘’We need you!’’ Pointing at Tyrus.
I watched Tyrus’s body language and he had that ‘’ come on man’’ look.
They did their team huddle break and Tyrus quickly walked away while the big man coach grabbed his hand to keep him from leaving so fast because the guy who always blocks the camera’s during timeouts started to talk. Then they cut to Vinny saying how it’s good to hear from the captains.
But I was kinda shocked they put it on comcast. It was like Hunter yelling for Tyrus to get his shit together in front of the team.
I’m not sure Tyrus took it well.
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Then they cut to Vinny saying how it’s good to hear from the captains."
lol
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter is a captain.
He is right this team needs Tyrus.
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 Nov 3, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm beginning to think...
…that it all stems from wanting to play small forward, making that clear to teams before the draft, and being drafted to play power forward. I quit football in college because of a similar thing. I wasn’t on scholarship, but if I was being paid millions, I wouldn’t quit, probably just pout a lot.
That’s all said, of course, with the realization that many people wouldn’t act like that and would use it as a reason to work harder, not be thin-skinned. If that’s the case (and I’ve never heard that said, I’m purely speculating off of pre-draft and recent comments), I can definitely empathize.
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 Nov 3, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
to me this goes back to why hunter shouldnt be a captain
Tyrus doesn’t need to be talked to by some 40 year old fossil player/coach who never gets off the bench. He needs someone who can relate to him as to why he was pissed that he got singled out for his rotations and for why he was pissed that he didn’t get back in the game. He doesn’t need to be talked to by a player who will never play.
And it’s good to see that after 2 losses all that talk of this great chemistry and togetherness and happiness on this team is gone. That’s what inept coaching and organizational incompetence can do to a team. Play your goddamn best players.
I swear to God Tyrus better actually be freaking sick; it’s too early in the season to be dealing with this crap already.
http://ExtendtheGame.blogspot.com
by Calogero on Nov 3, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should also consult Ben Wallace and Adrian Griffin
to see if he needs a suspension.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
forgot about that one too
it’s amazing how much this freaking organization defers to guys that suck at basketball. this franchise is so freaking ass backwards.
http://ExtendtheGame.blogspot.com
by Calogero on Nov 3, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In the Vets vote
Lindsey is worth three votes.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How do we know Tyrus was singled out?
Vinny could have well spoken to several players regarding their poor defensive rotations…Why is Tyrus constantly the player that cannot handle being coached.
While I don’t agree with Vinny’s decision to keep him on the bench in the 4th quarter (in favor of a small lineup that likely cost the Bulls the game), the coach is obviously trying to send a message to a player who repeatedly does not seem to get it…For all of Tyrus’ hardwork in the offseason, he is still getting out of position on defense and not helping the way it is expected of him.
Why isn't your friendly Bulls Blogger friendly?
by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 3, 2009 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel fairly certain the vast majority of team defense (i.e. the rotating part)
is impossible to practice by oneself.
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 Nov 3, 2009 5:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am fairly certain you are correct....
I should have omitted the part about Tyrus working hard in the offseason, as that is irrelevant to his inability to be coached…
Why isn't your friendly Bulls Blogger friendly?
by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 3, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's funny, if only he did have an inability to be coached.
I guess a rookie year of a “raw” rookie* and being “coached” by Boylan and Del Negro is pretty definitive of someone’s ability to be coached. You know, considering he’s gotten better every year and all that. But of course, what does reality have to do with any notions you have?
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 Nov 3, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We were all really excited his rookie year if I remember right.
And he played fine though was limited in minutes because of Wallace and PJ (PJ being someone Tyrus said was his mentor). That was under Skiles. Then his second year the team had their meltdown, PJ the mentor was gone, Wallace, Noc, Smith were taking up waaaay too many minutes for the dead ends they represented, B____ happened after the Christmas firing, team voting, a general organizational failure, and then we hired Vinny. Last year with Vinny our front court was hurting between out of shape and hurt Noah, Gooden (in shape but bad), Tim Thomas, Noc, and Tyrus giving us some of the worse offense and defense from a frontcourt in the league at the time. Both Noah and Thomas got better in the second half of the season. There was a period of time after we traded for Miller that both Tyrus and Noah were really showing their stuff. The the playoffs happened and the benching. And here we are now. Three games in and the crap is already starting up.
Things to remember: Tyrus was progressively getting better as his rookie year went on. He was a blocking and dunking machine. Then shit happened. I wouldn’t say he is uncoachable. He’s only had a good coach for 1.5 years. One of those years he was a rookie and doing well. The other .5 the entire team imploded. The rest of his career has been under B_____ and Vinny. And in both cases I’d argue keep the player get rid of the coach.
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 6:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A player's improvement through experience...
And that hard work to which I was referring is not indicative of his willingness to accept coaching…from Skiles (Run) through Vinny (Rotations), Tyrus has had problems doing the things the coaches have asked from him…
Whether or not the coaches are asking the right things of him is debatable.
Why isn't your friendly Bulls Blogger friendly?
by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 3, 2009 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that Thomas hasn't done everything asked of him.
It hasn’t been a “sponge” to be cliche, but he also came in very raw as post player and they’ve been trying to make him one without actually making him one.
I’ll admit, I haven’t tracked the number of missed rotations of Thomas compared to the league as a whole, compared to his team, or compared to other players playing multiple positions. And I refuse to take Del Negro’s word for it. Although, he did say he wasn’t singling anyone out and that they ALL missed rotations.
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 Nov 4, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see the point in not resting Rose if he's injured
Even if it’s something miniscule. If management thinks Rose can carry a team that’s as mediocre as this into any type of serious contention, it’s both hilariously delusional and sad. Maybe they’ll suck so bad that they’ll luck themselves to a decent pick in the next draft.
by NittanyCub on Nov 3, 2009 11:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just so everybody knows,
Michael Redd got injured trying a breakaway dunk. Hooray.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 11:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I know its seems stupid to bench tyrus..
but i like the way Taj is playing
Plus Management has decided to let got of Tyrus after this year, that might have something to do with it.
by Gen on Nov 3, 2009 12:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
But if we play Tyrus
maybe we can trade him mid-season.
"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak
by Rose Colored Goggles on Nov 3, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nope
The Bulls tried to trade thomas all last Feb and all draft no takers. Part of the problem is Tyrus is on a small contract… and its actually easier to trade bad for bad when you have big contracts involved…meaning its easier to trade some like Larry Hughes.
by Jscho316 on Nov 3, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course Gibson is playing well, but he’s not playing as well as Tyrus.
The bottom line is that it hurts us to play Gibson over Tyrus, it should be a no brainer decision.
Maybe VDN is trying to make a point with Tyrus. Maybe he feels that being hard on him now will either break him or make him stronger, strong enough to be a solid starting 4 in this league (he hasn’t been yet). I don’t know, that’s a risk proposition and I wouldn’t want VDN doing anything creative on his own given his track record.
It’s not like Taj can jump in next year and start at the 4, so I don’t really know what VDN is doing except hurting the team, TT’s growth and potential trade value (if they really wanted to get rid of him).
by RyPac13 on Nov 3, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it was about late rotations on defense.
this whole VDN vs Tyrus round two.
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
late rotations at practice?
’cause in the three games, deng, miller, and gibson have blown more rotations.
generally, the defense hasn’t been a problem, although the heat were taking advantage of aggressive shows on the pick and roll in the second half of the last game.
the name of the team is The DIAMONDBACKS
by marionette on Nov 3, 2009 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not rebounding
is a defensive problem.
Rose has played poorly as well, but despite this simple rebounding would have won the Heat game.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I never would have expected this to start so early and I believe this is only the beginning
by Mr Rhythm on Nov 3, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yup, yup
and sad face.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I don't know that this will be a blow out
Rose has always sucked on D, and now he’s gimpy… a guy like Brandon Jennings should, by all rights, really light him up tonight.
Plus, Skiles is a lot better coach than Vinny.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Nov 3, 2009 12:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Milwaukee can't score
Bulls will be at home, everyone is happy together there. Ball. Movement!
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about the homecourt advantage. Man, the Bulls are so much better at the UC,
which is weird, since the UC crowd sucks.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Nov 3, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've never less noise from a sold out arena
than at the UC. It’s really pretty pathetic.
"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak
by Rose Colored Goggles on Nov 3, 2009 12:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They're nearly not as bad as a Lakers game, but at least they have celebrities.
We just have idiots who care more about the DD race.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 3, 2009 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I went to a Bulls game last season and fell asleep.
Thats why I only watch on TV now so not to taint my image of this organization by actually seeing it for real and how bad it really is.
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the Big Mac thing as well...
Jannero Pargo = Larry Hughes 2.0
by bull83 on Nov 3, 2009 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not when theres Big Macs involved
I'm cuckoo for Kukoc!!!
by Yibs on Nov 3, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are the UC crowd akin to Zombies?
It absolutely drives me NUTS to watch a sold out crowed sound worse than a Tennis match. Its really sort of an enigma, I cant figure it out. Every time we play on the Road the crowd is smaller and louder. Very annoying IMO.
by Vohaul79 on Nov 3, 2009 3:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The 300 level was loud last time I was there.
It is the suits in the 100-200 level that makes the place seem dead.
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i was at the game yesterday and a guy near me stood up to celebrate
during the comeback in the third quarter, and a few people behind him actually yelled at him to sit down, like we were watching a play or a movie. that was incredible.
"What is going on up here?"
"I never know, man."
by TheMoon on Nov 4, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they think there's nobody there
No crowd pressure.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My money is on MIL
Jennings is going to torch Rose, leading to extended Pargo-time. It won’t be good.
by hitlesswonder on Nov 3, 2009 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
All this ridiculous Rose hate of late….man we’re fickle.
Rose is injured, let him sit….but there’s no way Jennings > Rose.
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jennings is going to blow past Rose
going left all night. We’ll be better if Rose tries to force Jennings to his right.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He probably will tonight
With Derrick still gimpy…I’m talking when both are heatlhy (trying to dispel this quickly growing Rose is crap vibe that’s here after 2 bad games).
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense....
But Rose shouldn’t be considered in the BG backlash….
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rose needs to rest
his injury is causing his recent suckitude. The dude just isn’t driving the lane like last year.
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by Rose Colored Goggles on Nov 3, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And with the shooting being so off
it isn’t like the lane will be getting any easier to get into either.
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know Jennings has been good
But he couldn’t shoot shoot a lick last year, and starting 5/9 from 3s doesn’t change that.
by YaoPau on Nov 3, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if Rose blocks his left side and makes him go right we should be fine
Too bad that won’t happen: Vinny will draw up some defensive scheme where we funnel Jennings to the basket and see if he can hit layups.
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rose isn't going to make him go right.
But how much you want to bet that Gibson isn’t going to bother to bail him out with any smart rotations?
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 3, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sure he will
by fouling.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the crowd atmosphere at the UC is kinda lame
especially if you went to games at the old stadium. It’s weird man. Part of it may be due to the team’s performance, but even when the UC first opened, each time I went there, I felt like the stadium itself somehow didn’t amplify sound very well. Bad acoustics or something. I don’t know. Maybe I’m just trippin’
by Rosenscrubs on Nov 3, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
naw, i can buy that
i’ve always felt that Dolphins Stadium (or whatever they call it now) has the same problem. i always attribute it to us completely cement construction. the sound just doesn’t carry as much, whereas older stadiums made with steel reverberate the sound a lot better. Shea Stadium and the old Orange Bowl come to mind. acoustics and such play a big part in atmosphere at games. maybe indeed the UC is just poor in that department.
but i agree. given how this team finished last year, plus opening night, new season, i figured the crowd would be more into it. it was still a sellout considering there was a World Series game that night. unlike that halfass crowd down here in Miami sunday night. the people up there show up, now bring the noise. Miami fans are scrubs.
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by BULLieving in Miami on Nov 3, 2009 1:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Breaking news
Could see way more Taj than normal, Tyrus was sent home w/ flu or flu like symptons and could be a game time decision
by QUINTEN DALEY on Nov 3, 2009 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
link?
and could “flu-like symptoms” really be “I have vdn.”
There goes the Brady Bunch like vibe.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 3, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 11 recs
Ok, "I have VDN" is amazing and should immediately become a BaB meme.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 3, 2009 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
We need a PSA
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It should replace.
Step 1. Cut Payroll
Step 2. Profit!
Step 3. There was supposed to be another step?
As the new thing at the top.
Things could be worse. We could have kept Boylan.
by stupidgenius on Nov 3, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good idea.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was an incredible line
“I have VDN” = lol
"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak
by Rose Colored Goggles on Nov 3, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hope the Bulls win...
Only way they gunna make the playoffs is if they win at home because they going to suck even more than last year in away games
by materd on Nov 3, 2009 1:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Do people believe Tyrus is playing poorly? Is VDN right?
Because I don’t see it. He may have missed some defensive rotations, but the defense was far better with him on the floor. I mean, Haslem hit 3 wide open jumpers in the 4th! Who was suppose to be rotating on those plays. And Taj certainly hasn’t been playing better than Tyrus. The Bulls should just trade him, why do they let these distractions fester?
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 3, 2009 1:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say he's playing poorly. At least from I can see from my own TV.
You know it’s always hard to say when you’re not there. But from an outsider’s perspective I have grown a great deal of distain for the Bulls front office for letting this stuff go on. How they treat Tyrus makes no sense to me. The guy isn’t perfect but he was their pick and he needs to develop. His talent doesn’t fall off trees. I mean if they end up letting Tyrus walk along with BG and then not land a top tier NBA free agent to pair with Rose that just inexcusable team management. Not only that if VDN is still here I’m done with this team.
Then they can sell the next generation of Bulls fans on their core of Deng, Rose and Hinrich. Dynasty!
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unless Rose realizes his childhood dream of playing for the Bulls
has turned into a nightmare and takes the qualifying offer to become a free agent.
Then they can sell the next generation of Bulls fans on their core of Deng, Rose and Hinrich.
"Then you need a center so if the ball gets stuck between the rim and backboard he can reach up and knock it loose instead of having to spend 15 minutes trying to hit it with a broom stick." – Sam Smith
by Granny Waiters on Nov 3, 2009 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk is too old anyway.
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kurt can be a player/coach like Hunter
with the Bulls until he is 40, then the promotion to the front office and jersey retirement ceremony.
"Then you need a center so if the ball gets stuck between the rim and backboard he can reach up and knock it loose instead of having to spend 15 minutes trying to hit it with a broom stick." – Sam Smith
by Granny Waiters on Nov 3, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen it either
Team seems to be better when he’s been out there and worse with him off. Unfortunately we haven’t seen enough of him out there to know if that perception is true or not and don’t have enough statistical data to really make a valid argument either since Tyrus hasn’t had enought solid playing time to matter.
Tyrus ain’t a guy who can play a 4-5 minute stretch and sit and play a 5-6 minute stretch well, he needs the burn to get his spots….and it’s ridiculous this late in the game we still see it.
heck against Boston, Salmons put up nearly last year’s early season 3-17 shooting night and Vinny didn’t do anythinhg with the Fish, but Tyrus suffers all the more and should be considered more int he plan than the 30 yr old Salmons….
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Opponents are shooting 49% from the field against us
I guess Tyrus is taking the blame for this. It’s unjustified as the Bulls as a team are shooting 16% from 3 and 41% from the field.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus is playing really well
ugggh.
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nevermind. you are saying Tyrus is playing really well
i have reading comprehension problems. Dropped on my head as a child
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 3, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Yeah, it just pains me to see him playing really well [and playing 20 minutes a game]
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He should be playing ... a bit more. The idea's too hard for VDN to understand though.
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My prediction is James Johnson breakout game.
You heard it here first.
by SoulEater7 on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope you're right
how many minutes do you think he’ll get if TT is out? My guess is 10-15
by 72-10 on Nov 3, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
5 minutes
all in garbage time
woo breakout game!!! “He’s a headcase, we need to sit him so he can work out his problems”
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
also Salmons will get 48 minutes
if not more
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
and I was thinking Jerome James could have a breakout game too…at least the odds are about the same.
Why isn't your friendly Bulls Blogger friendly?
by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 3, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't count for Vinny
I’m starting to think the Bulls wasted the 16th pick.
Jannero Pargo = Larry Hughes 2.0
by bull83 on Nov 3, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rookies not in the top ten usually don't play that much.
If neither rookie was playing much this would be less noticeable, but since Taj is apparently a big minutes guy (gag) the lack of JJ is glaring. It might be because there is less minutes at SF or maybe because because in the Good Son vs Bad Son scenario all they need is Taj and Tyrus for that to play out the way they want it to.
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry but I can't go out on a loss in a battle with the frickin' reply button so...
There aren’t many reasons why we shouldn’t win this game other than
1. Rose or the training staff or coaching staff or some combination of all of them seem to think that playing on a bum ankle is an awesome idea.
2. Thus far, our outside shooting has been as reliable as a crackhead is to show up to work the day after getting his first paycheck.
3. We are still being led into battle by our fearless leader Vinny Del Negro.
Other than that, we got this one in the bag SON! I agree with SoulEater7 comment above. If Tyrus is out, then JJ should get some tick. I hope he makes the most out of it. I got the Bulls by 8 in a game that ends up being closer than it should be. Enjoy the game everybody.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand why Taj is the starter regardless.
If Tyrus feels well enough to play, there is no reason for Taj to start other than Vinny really thinks he is better than Tyrus. If Tyrus isn’t well enough to play, than he shouldn’t play at all. If I were Tyrus I’d be pissed.
Metal sharpens metal.
And this guy right here understands and knows what leadership is all about: The coach, the hall of famer......... Dick Butka! George Ryan
by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm new...
but I’m getting the impression that this coach isn’t well-liked.
by mynameistyler on Nov 3, 2009 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
By most on here
coach and organization.
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 Nov 3, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and eachother, while we're at it. :)
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You got that right.
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 Nov 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you got it!
There isn’t a lot of VDN support around here… that said, I do think he has done a better job on defensive schemes this year. But I hate his player rotations and he rarely seems to call a good play out of a TO.
by 72-10 on Nov 3, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're right
we’re not switching on every screen anymore! yay!
by diedaily23 on Nov 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's because we can't get the dreaded Gordon-Center matchup anymore
I think Vinny’s just a torturer, and watching that happen made him smile.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've given Vinny a lot of benefit of the doubts
I liked how he kept hte team composed and got something out of Noah and starting to turn the corner with the uber-talented Tyrus, so I’ve liked him…..thinking he got out of last year’s poor start….
But in the last 2 games—the 2 I’ve watched—he looks more like a rookie than he did last year….perhaps Harris was the coach in all but name and that’s why he retired…..we’ll see.
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thought sam smith implied
del harris’ sole positive action last year was showing up to collect his paycheck.
the name of the team is The DIAMONDBACKS
by marionette on Nov 3, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Sam Smith
and Del Harris have something in common.
Metal sharpens metal.
And this guy right here understands and knows what leadership is all about: The coach, the hall of famer......... Dick Butka! George Ryan
by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Yeah, they must have ran into each other a lot at the bank.
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who knows though
Sam Smith often also gets vendetta’s against guys….
You may be right, but where’s this improved Vinny? He’s stepped back in the first 3 games to the start of last year Vinny….
Thurston Moore is a rock god
by majoyenrac on Nov 3, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Taj Gibson took advantage of a starter being out with the flu.
He got in, and he’s started ever since.
(two lines from news on Gibson’s extension in 2012)
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 Nov 3, 2009 2:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus is the next Wally Pip!
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
After the Houston Rockets signed Tyrus Thomas for the MLE, he has morphed into a true 20-10 player on their versatile running team, which got to the NBA Finals last year before being blown out by [whichever team is for real].
[Tyrus line from 2012]
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Houston Rockets once gave Stromile Swift the full MLE
Prophetic?
by Sports2 on Nov 3, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
old regime!
so no.
Swift was also actually productive before that contract though.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Houston Rockets got Aria instead of Artest
How’s that working out?
I have absolute faith in Morey. He’s unstoppable, and all that. If he was the GM of the Bulls … man.
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know we don't see it often,
but how about getting the ball to Derrick down on the blocks? He’s significantly taller, stronger and more explosive than both Jennings and Ridnour, and it wouldn’t require him to score off of the dribble, thereby not stressing his ankles as much and also adding the potential benefit of getting Jennings into foul trouble. He finishes very well with either hand and has always had a pretty good hook/flip shot.
Metal sharpens metal.
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by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the Bulls don't do "strategy" or "matchups"
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 3, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Deng posting up QRich?
I thought I was watching a different team.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same thing.
Metal sharpens metal.
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by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this is usually a bad strategy. people assume that a size advantage naturally = post up opportunity,
but if the player lacks post up skills, its still a waste of a possession to throw it down to them in the post, despite whatever physical advantage they might have. Rose has limited to no post game at the moment, so for now, I’d prefer to see them not do that.
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
by fundamentallysound on Nov 3, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
Rose has a great one handed flip shot from close range. He has backed defenders down before and finishes well in traffic. He uses the backboard well for a guy his age so when defenders give him a little space he can face up and finish off trhe glass, ala Tim Duncan. I’ve seen enough from him to think that he can play down in the post.
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by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not something he can do with regularity like Billups or Andre Miller
But he’s demonstrated that he can physically punish smaller guards. If Rose is lacking that initial explosion, might as well try other things against lousy teams.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 3, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy, right?
The Bulls went from running the most complex offense in the league in the nineties to having no semblance of a structured offense just ten years later. I wish bad things unto VDN.
Metal sharpens metal.
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by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We could host a fund raiser
“Help cure VDN. With your generous financial support we can rid the Bulls organization of VDN.”
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
FVK VDN
not very articulate, but no more need be said.
by C Smoove on Nov 3, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
missing a letter
and I’m with you 100%
by diedaily23 on Nov 3, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Last one to join is a rotton egg!
Metal sharpens metal.
And this guy right here understands and knows what leadership is all about: The coach, the hall of famer......... Dick Butka! George Ryan
by dakoose on Nov 3, 2009 4:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't your friendly Bulls Blogger friendly?
by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 3, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
AL FUOCO VINNY!
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on Nov 3, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Upside to T2 being out:
change to see J2 in action.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Nov 3, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Alternatively, Joakim
might actually play minutes commensurate with being the team’s best player. Thank God aaron Gray’s not available.
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by MPG on Nov 3, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
as if J2 also doesn't have problems knowing where he needs to be.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerome James?
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by Dionysus2.0 on Nov 3, 2009 5:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that is a fun idea.
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe has "flu-like symptoms" as well
Surprisingly, the LA Times didn’t throw out any conspiracy theories. Maybe they should give K.C. a call.
by JeffD on Nov 3, 2009 5:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, you mean people really do catch the flu in November?
I thought all the people who call in sick to work or school were just faking it.
by Big D on Nov 3, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HELP!!
Is there a website I can view the game, I have searched free NBA live streaming. However, most of the “free” sites charge some form fee. Any help would great.
by bluezman7 on Nov 3, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's strange to say that this is a "must win"
But I’d say it’s fairly important considering it’s a central conference opponent, a home game, and they could certainly use the confidence boost after their last two games.
"Tyrus run, RUN!" - Vinny D
by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's 3 goddamn games
and to think that a coach can have such a resounding impact on a game is ridiculous. Jackson can come back here and he wouldn’t be able to fix this bass ackwards ship.
by NittanyCub on Nov 3, 2009 5:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ha.
If Phil was here, we’d be a top 4 seed for sure. Or at LEAST, top 6.
by Stacey_Is_King on Nov 3, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand why Vinnys starts Taj and not Miller if TT doesn’t play tonight
After all, Miller is always his option to play in the 4th quarter. So why start Taj, a rookie, and not the best player available (Miller)? This is just stupid…
Jannero Pargo = Larry Hughes 2.0
by bull83 on Nov 3, 2009 5:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this has probably been mentioned somewhere already
but the Bulls are currently dead last in the NBA in 3-pt% at 0.16…
by Daniel Satan on Nov 3, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So you mean they are #1 on a list? Go us!
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by cranscape on Nov 3, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
just a few comments on the Bucks
Skiles is still Skiles. Sometime tonight he’ll play Dan Gadz (a highly over paid player) for 12 minutes instead of someone else who can actually play He’ll yank Jennings if he’s close to a triple double (as he did in game 1), and he’ll leave Charlie Bell (the bucks version of Duhon) in the game when he’s hitting bricks.
the Bucks have had horrible offensive quarters in both games, and amazingly because of Jennings came back and won against Detroit. Which just tells you Detroit isn’t that good.
by KT on Nov 3, 2009 6:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm picturing a brick-fest
Skiles will have the Bucks playing good enough defense to shut down the Bulls offense, but will sabotage their offense enough that even the Bulls’ bad defense can’t help them.
Interestingly enough, I noticed on Basketball Reference today that the Bulls are 19th in defensive efficiency (they were 18th last year), so we haven’t exactly come out like the defensive gangbusters we were told to expect. But still only 3 games in.
by Sports2 on Nov 3, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our defensive rank will yo-yo with Tyrus's minutes
conclusion: We’ll be worse than we were last year.
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by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For those that have NBA TV, the Bulls game will be shown as a free preview.
I have Dish Network. I don’t know if the other cable/satellite services will feature it.
This will be a chance for Vinny to match wits with the Bulls former mentor, Scott Skiles. I haven’t decided which prefix is more suited to the skill set of our resident genius….Nit, Half or simply Dim.
I’m expecting a big game from our reincarnation of Lou Gerhig tonight, especially since YFBB named Tyrus as potentially the NBA’s next Wally Pip. If Taj Mahal can excel beyond mediocrity, this would fulfill a wet dream for Vinny and management and probably earn them all a nice Christmas bonus for justifying the savings Tyrus’s demise will provide the suits. The only thorn they want to deal with is the one coming from Rose rather than the uppity trouble maker who refuses to let go of his delusional belief that he can actually contribute meaningful minutes in the 4th quarter of games.
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 Nov 3, 2009 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've Got Dish...
as well but it’s blacked out.
by mynameistyler on Nov 3, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how about firing Vinny del negro and replacing him with kirk Hinrich
Kirk Hinrich a future Chicago Bull coach one way or another
grammer geeks you make me sick
by angryandy on Nov 4, 2009 7:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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