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U.S. vs. Spain (Exhibition) - Open Thread

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Game will be live on ESPN 3 at 2pm Central time.

They struggled against Lithuania in the first half of yesterday's game and I hope the jitters are all gone. Time to play much better offensively early and maintain the pressure defensively. As for Rose, let us all relax. Way too many judgments on a guy who still had 3 assists in 11 minutes. I prefer to trust what Coach K. is doing during these Exhibition games (which are still being regarded as training camp time to team U.S.A.) 

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I can’t get ESPN3.com in my area, does anyone else know of another way to watch?

by ERobbin on Aug 22, 2010 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Derrick!

The pull up!

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Are they going to call any fouls against Spain?

by k21c on Aug 22, 2010 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Doubt it.

This has been pretty pathetically biased so far. They’re not even being discreet about it.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry

I guess I was wrong.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

is Rudy playing today for spain?

man.. espn 3 sucks.. i have comcast and it still doesnt play

by DamnBullsFan on Aug 22, 2010 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah I'm getting horrible performance today

It won’t even stay in the middle quality wise – keeps trying to automatically go to full power and then freezing and skipping

by Bryan_ on Aug 22, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Westbrook is really stickin that jumper

He could have a big year next season

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 2:18 PM CDT reply actions  

He still won't make the Timberwolves any good

but I don’t think anyone can.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know Rubio

Looked like a 19 year old Steve Nash with vintage Kidd like defense….

2010-2011: I put the Scottie-Barkley Rockets feud curse on the Wade-James-Bosh trio.....

by majoyenrac on Aug 23, 2010 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

and a turnover (at least one I saw)

telegraphed lazy pass picked off by Rubio

this is sadly the first I’ve seen of the international friendlies. it was good seeing Rose again. basketball!

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Aug 22, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep, that was the pass I was talking about

So 2 turnovers in all. He did look more aggressive than yesterday’s game though.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

missed the initial few minutes

but I saw the three and then the missed three. initial way-too-soon impression is that I’m not a big fan of the Rose 3, he seems to drift every time he jumps off a dribble.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Aug 22, 2010 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I noticed that too

but I think it was more a result of the increased bumping and pressure allowed over there.

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

This might be the worst frontcourt Team USA has put out in decades.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Stupid question

But did they even ask Boozer to play?

They need someone who can post up.

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by RogersPark Kris on Aug 22, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even if they asked I'm guessing he'd decline.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like drose playing with durant

unlike everyone trying to go off the dribble it actually looked like drose was trying to set up some looks for durant early. nice to see

by juicewolta on Aug 22, 2010 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Rose a RB? Rose at WR? Game over.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I am really not liking Team USA's defense.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

No Rondo at all in this game

Strange. Maybe Coach K. did not like those 4 TOs from yesterday.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Doubtful

It’s hard to figure out what exactly he’s up to. I’d like to see a little more consistency with these lineups, let these guys get used to who they;ll be playing with

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?!

I saw T2 at Walgreens in Deerfield he’s tall. if you’re wondering what his grocery list included: magnums, french vanilla ice cream and a 20 oz sprite

by Super-Structure on Aug 22, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm totally with ya

I think he’s great

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same here

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can one of you please explain?

I saw T2 at Walgreens in Deerfield he’s tall. if you’re wondering what his grocery list included: magnums, french vanilla ice cream and a 20 oz sprite

by Super-Structure on Aug 22, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just like people that get excited about basketball and know what they're talking about

I guess some people think he can be annoying, but personally, it’s the boring ass morons on ESPN that bother me (Hi, Mark Jackson!)

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey I hate Mark Jackson as much as the next guy...

and I guess that is all fair. Its just that voice that gets me, but you are right, its better him than so many others.

I saw T2 at Walgreens in Deerfield he’s tall. if you’re wondering what his grocery list included: magnums, french vanilla ice cream and a 20 oz sprite

by Super-Structure on Aug 22, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone with the link?

I saw T2 at Walgreens in Deerfield he’s tall. if you’re wondering what his grocery list included: magnums, french vanilla ice cream and a 20 oz sprite

by Super-Structure on Aug 22, 2010 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

espn3.com

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you suh'

I saw T2 at Walgreens in Deerfield he’s tall. if you’re wondering what his grocery list included: magnums, french vanilla ice cream and a 20 oz sprite

by Super-Structure on Aug 22, 2010 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

What the hell was that?

Run out by a center..

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:44 PM CDT reply actions  

What's with all these missed dunks?

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Westbrook.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Westbrook...

god dammit. But good defensive play.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Is the ball the same size/weight as a NBA ball?

It seems like the players aren’t used to handling it, tends to jump out of their hands.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It’a lighter. Not sure about the size.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

it’s

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same size I think, but lighter

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

You would think that

Westbrook and Durant would have better chemistry when they’re on the court together

Yeah but it worked!

by Dils on Aug 22, 2010 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

This is the closest thing I could find to a box score:
usabasketball
  
USA is up on @spainbb 45-33 at half; Durant 9 pts, Billups 8, Rose & Odom 7 each

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

that is the dilemna

i think Curry is a better shooter. But Gordon is bigger and more able to withstand the physical international play. I just don’t like how every time Gordon is passed the ball, he has to look to see if he has a shot. I don’t know if its because he is on the bubble of making the team or what, but it can hurt the flow of the offense. Curry’s shot selection isn’t much better though.

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

The problem is Rondo is the only guard on the roster who rarely looks for his own shot.

Without that kind of player on the court, they’re always going to end up going isolation. But, Rondo is such a bad shooter he becomes a liability.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Curry much better than Gordon

We have enough guys that can defend on the perimeter. As a scorer off the bench I prefer Curry who, in addition to the sweet stroke, is a much better ball-handler than Gordon. And the physicality of the game hasn’t affected him offensively.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

he still has to play defense

he looks like the least athletic guard out there, for either team. Plus, I don’t know if he can play the 2. With Rose, Rondo, Billups you already have 3 guys to play the point. Plus Westbrook as your 4th

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was not an easy shot, Derrick.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh, and gets burned for the defensive effort.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beautiful shot

He needs to do that more

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Rubio is torching Rose.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm having flashbacks..

of 3rd quarters collapses.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Kamala just came.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

hes a twolves fan i believe

Not used to seeing talent

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

did the announcers orgasm when durant made that three?

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by Scribbz on Aug 22, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

hahahaha

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont understand why dwight howard didnt play this summer

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Stupid Durant.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Rubio continues to own Rose.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Dude, chill a bit

International game is totally different and this is Rose’s first taste

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rose needs to give up his dribble

team usa is playing with 2 point guards. No reason to face that type of defensive pressure down the floor

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

tough stretch for rose

by juicewolta on Aug 22, 2010 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Good for him though.

One thing go to into Boston in a playoff game. Another to go another team’s home country. This can only make him better.
He’s probably going to get pulled though.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

is it just me or do international teams guard inbounding plays much better than usa players

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

They do.

I don’t see many NBA teams in general guard inbounding plays very well.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

stupid skittles machine

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Rose has looked awful

A couple of moments of brillance, extremely mediocre defensively…if we want him to make the next step, he has to be a lot better than this.

by ERobbin on Aug 22, 2010 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm guessing they won't

but it’d be nice if they could get announcers out there for the championships. Sitting in a studio talking over an international feed (that sucks on the replays) is awkward

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Aug 22, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

This game kind of reminds me of that game in Houston last season.

A lot of flops, a lot of frustration, but a lot of blocks by the Bulls..

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Traitor.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

NO WAY

That is not me clamoring for him, I’m just curious. I know he’s gonna play a lot, just wondering why he’s not in now

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

ahh lol

Same here, kinda strange…

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

For an exhibition game both sides are going real hard.

Kind of digging the trash talk as well.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, you know Spain wants to win at home

and Team USA never wants to lose because its always a crisis

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man KD posting up

that makes me smile

"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.

by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, nice move by Curry.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Rubio is quite slow laterally

he better have great hands or he’ll be a liability on D

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Aug 22, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Slow lateral movement

but very quick hands

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by RogersPark Kris on Aug 22, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

his hands are fantastic

as is his length. but in the NBA you can’t body people like in international play. that might hurt his effectiveness on D

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Curry got Derrick's back.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Curry’s got Rose’s back.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Curry shouldn't be playing PG for the US.

He’s turning the ball over a lot. He should be playing with Rose, Westbrook or Rondo.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Or anyone for that matter.

So many touch shots are rattling around like pinballs. I think many of these guys will return to the NBA with a newfound appreciation for touch. Derrick’s floaters mostly fall in the NBA, but they are flat floaters. If he returns this season with more touch to it then they’ll fall at an even greater rate.

But on the whole I think everyone is learning the touch and feel of the balls and rims. I think that is why Durant has been better from the perimeter this game.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Idk man, he looks insanely good

And it was pretty close last year

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

IMO

Westbrook still plays too out of control for pg

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by RogersPark Kris on Aug 22, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think Westbrook is better off the ball

but his two main weaknesses – turnovers and shooting – don’t look any different here.

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

He needs to prove he can shoot well for an entire season.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just like Rose needs to prove he can create shots for his teammates.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well you said:

“Don’t look any different here”, so that’s what I meant

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

there's an argument that Westbrook has been better than Rose from day 1.

His defense is significantly better and has always been. Derrick’s better on offense, but not by as much as Westbrook is better than him on defense.

The Chicago Bulls hate shooting ability.

by fundamentallysound on Aug 22, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

http://twitter.com/HPbasketball/status/21789065294

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wow

That’s cool…and here is more food for thought…the Thunder as a team also had a better ORtg and DRtg. So Rose was the better offensive player on a worse offensive team and the better defender on a worse defensive team. Go Rose!

"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight

by DRose01 on Aug 22, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

i really like those two on the floor together

if Billups/Rondo starts, Rose/Westbrook isn’t a bad bench duo

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

hearing rudy gay: a max guy just sounds disgusting

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh god.

Get Rudy out of there.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Did Rose just drop that guy?

Looked at the last second and saw him fall…

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Billups got mugged on that drive

Thats an offensive foul by Lull

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by RogersPark Kris on Aug 22, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

These Euro guys sure eurostep well

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by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Did Rose try to spike that?

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Rose scared the shit out of Rubio going for the block.

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by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Ricky stopped and killed his dribble,

and then moved backwards for the shot. That’s a travel. Unless you’re referring to Durant’s travel.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Top 10 team.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are we allowed to clone players?

Because Memphis and Portland lose a player. Not that Portland already hasn’t lost Rudy.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm thinking maybe 4th.

It’s so strange. Anybody in the league would die to have this team. But then they’re struggling against a team that would struggle to make the playoffs.

by wilsoneads on Aug 22, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy shit Iggy

you can’t shoot, man.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

smh

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Rubio has torched every PG today.

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by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice redemption for Rose.

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by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

boooo Rudy

don’t hurt your future teammate

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Aug 22, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Kudos to Sony's marketing department.

Stepping it up with those PS3 and PSP ads. Funneh.

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by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I miss Kevin Butler though

I liked his commercials better than lil Ronnie’s.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

TAKE A SEAT.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Derriiiiiiiiick

:D Big bucket.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Derrick Rose!

The Chicago Bulls hate shooting ability.

by fundamentallysound on Aug 22, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, nice call Coach K you fucking idiot.

Where was the pick and roll the past 10 minutes?

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by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, it's kind of simple yet supposed genius Coach K doesn't seem to grasp it.

Why run plays when you can just force Kevin Durant to go 1-on-5 or pray Billups makes awful shots?

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by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's USA basketball

There are only 2 plays:
1. Run and gun
2. Give the ball to LeBron

One of those plays is obsolete

"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.

by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah baby!

Rose. Way to pay attention announcers! Huge play. Don’t worry about announcing it. Fans will do it for you.

by wilsoneads on Aug 22, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Rooooose

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

We're talking international ball

It’s much more physical

"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight

by DRose01 on Aug 22, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

odom

thought the same thing actually

"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose

by E-Grizzle on Aug 22, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jaaaa! :D

Anybody else saying to them self:

“Rose, the lane is there! Take it!!” :D

by BAB-Bass on Aug 22, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

By the way

Durant has been great offensively. Where would the team be without his plays?

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Exactly!

He is a black hole on offense though. Good thing he’s draining shots

"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.

by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

:|

Crap.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Iggy sucks balls

"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.

by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Derrick.

Ice cold FT time.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Big FT's

"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight

by DRose01 on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

uh oh free throws

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

ya boi

"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose

by E-Grizzle on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

the unorganization of this team helps Rose

he brings the ball up so he’s the one taking the shot

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

ice

kid hasnt shot a FT ina game in forever

by juicewolta on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

CLUTCH.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Badass

"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight

by DRose01 on Aug 22, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

No Memphis/Kansas flashback thank goodness

"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.

by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

They should use Rose as their big time scorer off the bench

Just tell him to come in and get buckets. Let him finish the games too when he’s got it going

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I seriously think Rose checks out of the game sometimes

When he wants to play, he’s unstoppable.

"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.

by WalmartSecurity on Aug 22, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Westbrook should be in for D

He has picked off a couple of inbounds passes.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Epic block

Keviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Duraaaaaaaaantulaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."

by Dash2112 on Aug 22, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

*claps*

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Aug 22, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Rose and Durant, the rest of this team can go fuck themselves.

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by Ozzie Montana on Aug 22, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

SERIOUSLY

I can’t take it anymore!

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

That would have been Pritchard

Cho just wants 2 firsts and a starting center

by Stay Chisel on Aug 22, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

He Floated

outside the 3 pt line all game long. Burn him.

The Funk Might Fracture Your Nose

by chibullsareback on Aug 22, 2010 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

gg esp

"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose

by E-Grizzle on Aug 22, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a great game. I have really missed having basketball in my life.

Derrick scoring the last 4 points was a nice bonus.

The Chicago Bulls hate shooting ability.

by fundamentallysound on Aug 22, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

if only durant didnt sign that extension....sigh...

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

drose came through in the clutch.

made up for him getting owned by rubio earlier on

by TRIPPLE OT on Aug 22, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Top 5 Whining Spaniards

1) Juan Carlos Navarro
2) Jose Calderon
3) Rudy
4) Garbajosa
5) Juan Carlos Navarro

I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.

"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley

by NBA Observer on Aug 22, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

How about Igoudala's lights out shooting night?

Good thing he can dunk.

I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.

"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley

by NBA Observer on Aug 22, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Rubio was pretty tough

I wonder if it all can translate in NBA play though

by ToroToroToro on Aug 22, 2010 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

The turnovers will translate

He looks like taller Jason Williams with better defensive awareness.

I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.

"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley

by NBA Observer on Aug 22, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

CSheridanESPN
  
In a great game, U.S. defeated Spain 86-85. Spain had the ball last, but K.Durant blocked their final two jump shots. D.Rose was game MVP.

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Sheridan's opinion?

I thought that silly trophy went to Durant?

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea, it has to be just an opinion

Unless they hand out multiple awards for these things

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Frank Isola isn't as high on Rubio:
FisolaNYDN
  
When and if Ricky Rubio comes to the NBA he’ll definitely lead the league in poor decisions. Rubio translated into English is Nate Robinson

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions  

good thing he’s 6’4" instead of 5’4"

"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose

by E-Grizzle on Aug 22, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he is a lot bigger than I thought he was.

Looks like he has added some weight too. I do not see his game translating well to the triangle offense in Minnesota though.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's why Kahn hiring a coach who wanted to install the triangle and then drafting all these talented point guards

made no sense. All the PG in the triangle needs to do is make the entry pass into the post and stand in the corner and wait for the kick out and three pointer.

The Chicago Bulls hate shooting ability.

by fundamentallysound on Aug 22, 2010 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's just nonsense

How come so many of these socalled experts are idiots?

by BAB-Bass on Aug 22, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dumb

Rubio looks like a Rondo like player to me. Probably not as good, but with some of the same skills and deficiencies. He’ll be good in the NBA.

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I could see that

Perhaps a better passer and shooter but worse defensively? From what I’ve seen anyway, his shot is definitely better.

"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight

by DRose01 on Aug 22, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

The only thing that gets me a little down is seeing that he still

has a lot of trouble setting guys up and getting people shots. He has real trouble slowing down and playing smart half court basketball.

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

Fortunately Coach K. pulled him when he did. When Rose came back he was a lot more calm.
Still would help if they had a real center or PF on the team. Chandler and Odom just don’t cut it right now.
CP3 could do something with them, but not Rose.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Watching these games

I am not that worried about Rose’s offense, he is good offensively and will most likely continue to be so, he probably gets hung up on what he thinks his role on this team is though and maybe that is taking him out of a lot of plays.

Although, what I am impressed with is that he is being much more aggressive defensively than he has been and I think that may be because of all of the other aggressive guards on this team rubbing off on him.

by Basketball on Aug 22, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or that here, he's not afraid of getting fouls

If the guards played D like this in the NBA, that would be fouls galore

by ChiTownSportsMaster on Aug 22, 2010 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good for the USA, in beating the Spanish floppers!

Is there a sport where a Spaniard does not flop? Chess…maybe!?!
Oh, and D Rose is good.

by BullsFan22 on Aug 22, 2010 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think I'd say he "went" to Rose

I subscribe more to the yfbb theory, which is that, being the point guard, Rose was the beneficiary of having the ball in his hands at the end. He was kinda the default hero.

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

same but hey at least usa knows who to go to now

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Meh whatever

Coach K is a great coach and could have called a timeout and set something up, but he had faith to let Rose run the team and make the right decision. That speaks just as loud if not louder.

"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight

by DRose01 on Aug 22, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

If that's the case

And the call wasn’t for a Rose PnR to the hoop, then kudos to Derrick for not immediately deferring to Durant.

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by RogersPark Kris on Aug 22, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

smh

so Coach K was incapable of calling a play for anyone else? Billups was on the court and they had run Billups/KD pick and rolls the two previous plays. They could have went with a KD iso like they had been doing all game long. They went to Rose on the pick and roll, just like Steve Smith was calling for. Its not default that he was in the game at the end with the ball in his hands and not Curry, Westbrook, Billups or Gordon (I remove Rondo because he wasn’t playing today).

by Basketball Smurf on Aug 22, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, I'm happy he was in the game in that spot

and I’m not trying to diminish Rose at all, I just don’t think it was a situation where Coach K “went” with Rose. If anything, I agree with RogersParKris, this speaks more to Derrick’s confidence in taking those big shots. Which was cool to see.

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Aug 22, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

On Rose and the last play

On the play in which he scored on the go ahead layup:
It was made for me to play aggressive. Coach K and them told me to just push the ball and we’re going to do a high pick and roll – a drag – to where I could make an option, attack. If people are open, pass the ball and if not, try to get fouled.

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by Rudey on Aug 22, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

He actually went to Rose and Odom

The plan appeared to run plays to get Marc Gasol covering Rose one on one with Rose penetrating. Why we didn’t just run that all day I do not know.

I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.

"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley

by NBA Observer on Aug 22, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

So what exactly happened?

I scanned the topic really fast and saw a lot of ‘ROSE!!!’ posts…I’m assuming he delivered?

by Stacey_Is_King on Aug 22, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Overall he played a strong game

We tend to see his bad plays magnified. Rubio toasted him on some plays and he made a few head-scratchers. But he was clutch down the stretch, penetrated at will and sank the 2 game winning free throws.

I personally think he is adjusting to the international game rather quickly. They will all need to learn to put more touch on their shots and adjust to the weight of the ball.

All in all, most of the analysts who covered the game said he was the MVP.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

wait wait wait...

DRose got a foul call?

A true friend stabs you in the front - Oscar Wilde

by dantheman3k on Aug 22, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah

Gasol pretty clearly got his arm, and he even raised his hand in aknowledgement

by ChiTownSportsMaster on Aug 22, 2010 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know that.

I am saying the guys calling the game thought it was just a strip until they actually paid attention to the call.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh yeah

me too, watching at game speed lol, but on the replay u saw it was a foul.
idk, in the comment i thought u meant that they didn’t agree with the call. or something…idk…

by ChiTownSportsMaster on Aug 22, 2010 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did anyone hear that NBATV guy describe Rose as having "Hops for days"?

I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.

"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley

by NBA Observer on Aug 22, 2010 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe it is just me

But I think the Summer of LeRod stuff really hit home with Derrick. Never has he talked so much about his own legacy before. It was almost as if he learned what he did not want to be when LeRod made the choices he made. Let us hope that this is not just a bunch of talk and that the next few years of his career support his words.

As for the game, his numbers are not great (largely because of that bad stretch in the 3rd) but I think it was clear the value he added while being in the line-up.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

DRose quote machine

In all seriousness, I loved his post-game quote about how he knew he had to hit those last foul shots because he knew that’s what the Spanish fans would remember him for (I read it on Yahoo). What a badass.

i'm hot for teacher

by DLRoth on Aug 22, 2010 10:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Sheridan's take

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=TeamUSA-100822

Most interesting part:

"The victory came with a little added intrigue too, Rose claiming afterward that Rondo was suffering from some sort of sinus infection — a statement that was refuted by team director Jerry Colangelo.

Aside from starting Rose over Rondo, Krzyzewski also went with Odom at center in place of Tyson Chandler.

“Coach told the team this morning that he was going to try some other players, change the lineup,” Colangelo told ESPN.com. "We’ve been off to some bad starts in our three games, and so he went with a different lineup, and he said some guys might not play today. And that’s how it played out. I don’t think anything is significant."

Curious. Why would Rose think it was a sinus infection? Anyone get the feeling that they are holding something back?

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Aug 22, 2010 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

good call on that zone

nice to know they gave credit where credit was deserved. that was a great move to shift from man to man to zone as soon as the ball came in

from now on instead of saying "go fuck yourself" im gunna just say "go join the heat"

by sin on Aug 22, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

In this kind of scenario, it tends to be that the player (rose) accidentally told the truth.

by ChiTownSportsMaster on Aug 22, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

re-run on ESPN 2 now

I’ll be watching the first half then going to bed. yay work at 4:30 AM

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by dantheman3k on Aug 22, 2010 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

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