Game Preview #61- Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks
by knickknack7450 on Mar 5, 2010 11:31 PM CST
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Print[Thanks to KnickKnack for today's game preview. Brendan Haywood tweaked his back last night so he may not be available. I haven't seen any update on Hinrich either, but I'm assuming he's playing. This could be one of those unexpected wins to compensate for the tough loss to where .500 harmony is achieved -ed.]
The struggling Bulls play one of the hottest teams in the NBA tonight, the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks are coming off the front end of a back-to-back with a 108-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. Surprisingly, the Mavericks have won 10 straight games, but what is more surprising is that the Bulls have lost 3 straight games on there home stand. This game is a must-win to get back on a winning streak.
To beat the Mavericks, the Bulls have to play like with more offense. That’s right, there offense is struggling right now. It is almost at the standstill pace as it was early in the season when the team scored 80-90 points a night shooting mostly jumpers. It is extremely frustrating to watch the Bulls score 4 points five minutes, as they did Thursday night against Memphis. With seeing so many jump shots clank off the rim, time and time again. If Stacey King wants to start using his poster-maker more, we need more aggressive drives to the hoop. To win they will need contributions from there bench, coming from Hakim Warrick and Flip Murray, who both have been trying to find there fit on the team. They both have to deal with Dallas newcomers Caron Butler, DeShawn Stevenson andBrendan Haywood. Also they will have to control the Mavericks guard Roddy Beaubois, who is coming off a 22-point game against the Kings. If Kirk Hinrich has to guard him with his bad ankle, he could score 20+ again. The Bulls have to control the offense to win the game or it will the frustrating 4th loss in a row for the Bulls. That’s more frustrating than seeing Jerome James on the end of an NBA bench. Oh wait…
Quick thoughts:
-K.C. Johnson shared an fact on his Twitter page, "Bulls have been out rebounded 109-68 in the last two losses." I’ll let you guys discuss that one.
-That group that they had perform I Gotta Feeling in the 2nd quarter timeout in the stands might have been one of the coolest timeout entertainment I have ever seen.
-Kirk Hinrich injured his ankle late in the loss to the Grizzlies, any word about his playing status for tonight?
-I’m sure everyone saw what happened to Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey last night against Cleveland. He collapsed and was taken to the local hospital for further treatment on what is said to be seizures. I thought it was cool to see both the Cavaliers and Pistons have a post game huddle to say a prayer, it makes you realize that anything can happen, and I wish the best to Rodney Stuckey. What are your thoughts on this?
-It’s always neat to see Blackhawk players show up for Bulls games. Whenever the camera goes on them, Neil Funk has no idea who they are.
-I was watching a Bobcats game and Tyrus Thomas looks really weird with a headband on.
Go Bulls!
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Very NIce
- Noah = rebounds, but having Deng should help out too now.. Though with Dirk, Taj would have to play away from the basket which means B-Rad by his lonesome for rebounds.
- Didn’t see this awesome group, but I’ll take your word for it.
- I saw the postgame interview, Kirk said all the pain was gone. It just hurt at that moment. I’m sure he’ll play.
- Stuckey thing was crazy. It’s insane how one quick moment can change everything and bring back what truly important in life. It was cool to see them get together at the end. And the latest I’ve heard his vitals are normal and he’s breathing on his own again.
- Funk, just doesn’t have an idea.
- GO BULLS!!
I'm cuckoo for Kukoc!!!
WE NEED THE OFFENSE THAT I SAW THEM PLAY AGAINST THE SIXERS
that was some unselfish, ball-moving, eye-grasping, good-looking offense or maybe it’s just sixer’s terrible D.
anyway:
-Rose needs to beast as usual
-WE HAVE TO REBOUND THE GOD DAMN BALL
-Kirk needs to have a good shooting night.
-Bench has to step up
-No Haywood, No Dampier, No Terry, no Thomas
the mavericks are due for a loss
Bulls are gonna surprise everyone with a win today!!
Practice beats talent when talent doesn't practice.
Called a "flash mob".
That group that they had perform I Gotta Feeling in the 2nd quarter timeout in the stands might have been one of the coolest timeout entertainment I have ever seen.
We miss you, Tyrus Thomas and Ben Gordon!
Knice writeup KnickKnack
I was going to write you heard it here first but than lamsasquatch beat me to it by predicting a bulls win. I see a victory tonight and not just because I still believe in the tooth fairy. I’m counting on him to put something under my pillow after having a wisdom tooth extracted.
The keys to the bulls triumph are mainly due to the injury to Terry who scored 26 coming off the bench against Minnesota and 20 against the Bobcats. Until his 4th quarter splurge, the Mav’s were down 10 and on the ropes, but from that point on he had Augustine’s pants around his ankles, scoring something like 10 of 11 points in a couple of minutes to retake the lead, a game Dallas won 89-84. With Dampier also out, the Bulls bigs may be able to grab some more boards since Nowitzki hangs out around the elbow with his fadeaway jumpers.
If Kurt’s ankle is ok and he says it is, the Bulls will be able to eke out a victory in a close contest, not fading this time because the Mavs are coming off a back to back and a long travel to Chicago.
Go Bulls. D Rose and company always seem to perform better when their backs are against the wall. As they say its always darkest before the dawn, and I see sunshine ahead, at least for this one game. Bulls 98 Mavs 92.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
I rather have the Bulls either blow them out (which isn't likely)
Or a comeback victory. I can’t trust them with a lead of 20 points and less.
The Kings proved
the Bulls Cows need at least a 40-point lead to be safe. : (
We miss you, Tyrus Thomas and Ben Gordon!
by Granny Waiters on Mar 6, 2010 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
Not surprising
that Funk doesn’t recognize Blackhawks players. He often doesn’t recognize Bulls players either. He called Murray Rose on a shot attempt the other day, and King had to correct him.
by El Toro de Goro on Mar 6, 2010 3:17 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Funk should go back to radio so this bozo's brain cramps wouldn't be on display for us to mock so often.
Plus if there ever was a face made for radio it’s his. Although I would miss those beady slits for eyes staring out at me since I once had a pet boa consrictor who looked a little like him except for the suit. But thanks anyway for the laugh El Toro.
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Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Mar 6, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
Vinny has to take a chance
on JJ tonight. He has to get creative with the lineups tonight in order to beat this team. JJ is a wildcard that may (possibly) be able to matchup with some of these guys like Caron Butler. No 3 guard lineups with Pargo or Flip (especially not Pargo AND Flip). No all scrub lineups in at the same time. At least one or 2 starters need to be in at all times. These scrub lineups in the second quarter and beginning of the fourth have been brutal.
Joakim on whether he ever tried tennis: "I played a little bit. If anybody on the Bulls wanted to play me, I would kick their ass."
I like taking a chance on JJ too.
Especially against tough teams where the odds are against the Bulls.
Bosh or Bust
by JockstrapNoah on Mar 6, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
I think that if the bulls should win tonight
they have to score more points than dallas
by rick_ross on Mar 6, 2010 4:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
haha
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by Da Bulls' Eye on Mar 6, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
That's keeping it simple r_r and getting right to the point (s) as well.
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by Tyrusmancrush on Mar 6, 2010 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
Hoping for a Bulls win tonight. I'll be watching with a lot of my extended family this fine evening.
We’re still nauseated from the Cubs being massacred this afternoon. I expect a more please outcome tonight.
"I don't want a massage, I want a facial!" - Stacy King
by windycitywarrior on Mar 6, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions
Rebounding Problem
I wrote when the Bulls were in a midst of a winning streak that they were in trouble. I got smack but it looks like they are worse then expected. They don’t defend. Losing Tyrus and Jo is a big reason for being in trouble but the other one is Vinny. We know that when he is clueless, he panics and runs 3 or 4 guard offenses. Completely disregarding the defense part of the game. He needs to play Warrick at sf and press with Murray at 2.
I completly agree with your analysis SobersUP except for one point.
You comment that “we know that when he is clueless” which implies there are times Vinny isn’t clueless. Can you specifically provide examples of when he wasn’t?
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 Mar 6, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that when he played Tyrus at SF
Was finally a breakthrough and he was getting it. Defense drives the offense. But he is playing an undersized PF at center now(Warrick). Maybe he got smacked on the head and lost his senses again.
See, if Pargo is in the game, he can shoot the ball
if Nowitski is being guarded by Pargo, he scores faster, so Pargo can get the ball and shoot a 3! 3>2! IT WORKS
Go Rockets/Nets[CDR]/Bucks[Jennings]!
LeBron missing his first game of the season tonight, and guess who it's against?
The damn Bucks. Chalk up another win for Skiles, Fish, & Co.
Thrusting toward the playoffs, one game at a time.
What happened to LBJ?
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What happened to the reply button?
Thomas, Miller, Salmons, James, Pargo, Gray, MLE, and (there is no LLE thanks to the Pargo signing) will not be here with a Max Free Agent...don't get too attached.
by Dionysus2.0 on Mar 6, 2010 6:45 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
No Offensive Rebounding! at All!
Bosh or Bust
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