2010-2011 Game Preview #55: Bulls at Toronto Raptors
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 3:25 PM CST
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Print[Thanks to jockstrapnoah for today's game preview. Early start, 6, on CSNChicago. -ed.]
The Spurs win and the sublime 42 poured in by Rose less than a week ago set off all sorts of buzz about MVPs and contenderships. That buzz was washed clean away by dunks, cars, choirs, beibers, and the like, even before a deluge of West to East talent shifts erased all memory of the Bulls’ last on court accomplishment. But they play the Raptors tonight, and actual Basketball is welcomed.
Until Thursday at 4pm basketball is a sideshow to the tweets of NBA analysts and those that pose as such, but there are a number of stories that make this game interesting. Noah is back, thank god. Bulls basketball ratchets up a notch both in pace and entertainment when Noah hits the floor, but unfortunately his minutes are going to be monitored as he plays his way back into shape (reach into the back of the closet for the tie you were thinking of throwing out, Thibs, just in case). The Bulls are expecting to be somewhat out of sync with the return of Noah, and they have 48 minutes of basketball to get back in sync before tomorrow’s colossal match-up against the Heat.
Apparently James Johnson is in Toronto and will be playing tonight, as a Raptor. James Johnson gives the Raptors something they’ve been missing since Linas Klieza went down with a nasty sounding knee injury in January, a small forward. Sonny Weems (Bulls 2nd draft pick in 2008, seriously) has been playing small forward and had 19 points last night in a loss to Charlotte, but he’s a little small for that at 6’6”. Julian Wright just hasn’t been getting many minutes...and that’s it as far as the position goes. This is James Johnson’s big break, going to a team missing a player at his position, but even when given the objective of developing talent rather than winning, dumb turnovers and missed rotations are something that no coach can tolerate. Play smart James.
I fully expect a Bulls blow out victory while tuning up for tomorrow’s TNT fireworks. Raptors HQ is your Raptors Head Quarters. [and check their piece on the incoming JJ, with my quotes! -ed.]
Go Bulls.
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NOAHNOAHNOAHNOAHNOAH
I’m so excited. I’ve missed listening to him yell and watching him on the glass.
"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."
The first time he throws a nice bounce pass out of the high post to a cutter
I will be the one yelling. From behind the glass in my cell.
maybe I'm missing something
are you on B&B in jail?
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Feb 23, 2011 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Hollinger better watch out
Redeye bringing incredibly advanced statistical analysis to conclude that the Bulls would’ve gone 46-8 had Noah not gotten injured: http://tinyurl.com/4vc7m2m . Can’t wait to see the Bulls score 110+ points per game now that Noah’s 14 points are back in the lineup.
Actually, against the Raptors and Bargnani, I’m expecting 110+ points tonight.
Yes.
I was hoping “incredibly advanced statistical analysis” was making up for my keyboard’s lack of a sarcasm button. I’m just astounded that a site (even if its a blog or whatever) would allow that kind of content to be posted by a featured contributor. I’d hope a commenter would be be flagged and banned from BaB for even posting something like that in a gamethread.
Conversely: we should trade Noah for Bargnani and improve the team by 8 points per game!
by VKnid on Feb 23, 2011 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
As much as I hate to say it as a Chicago native named Julian...
Julian Wright sucks.
"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose
Coming from a Kansas Jayhawks fan...
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
LOL all I had to do was see the title and I knew where that was going.
"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose
melo presser happening now!
I’m probably the only one interested lol
The ultimate fan experience is no longer courtside seats, it's Keith Bogan's job.
Is it just me, or has Noah seemed kinda down lately in all his interviews?
Anyone else know what I’m talking about? I’ve seen on Comcast a few times, and he just seems kinda off. Idk.
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
lost his swag sitting on the bench so long
even his magic JuJu beads couldn’t ward off the evil spirits that creep in sitting next to Scal that long…
"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose
derrick must have installed the humblebot program on noah
The ultimate fan experience is no longer courtside seats, it's Keith Bogan's job.
It's just you.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
:p
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
I want a trade already!
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 4:25 PM CST reply actions
Well,
In a kind of way we traded James Johnson for Noah.
Great job GarPaxDorf!
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Feb 23, 2011 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
lol. a prokhorov-ian coup
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 23, 2011 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
From wikipedia
Omer’s draft night:
Portland Trail Blazers (from New York[u], traded to Chicago)[h]
For Sonny it was
Chicago Bulls (traded to Denver)[h]
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
KCJHoop
James Johnson rocking a headband (forbidden by Bulls) and wearing No. 0: “I want to start from 0 and work my way up.”
by Supasam on Feb 23, 2011 5:01 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
How original
I’m waiting for the guy that makes his jersey number 100 because he’s “as good as he’s ever gonna be”
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
He will be Shoals auto-favorite player.
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 Feb 23, 2011 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
haha thats hilarious
he’s going all gilbert on us.
I can’t wait to see his new look.
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
Did James Dolan just thank Lala Vasquez. Wow. The Knicks are gaaaaaay.
I will now refer to the Miami Heat as "The Corporation"
by ChiCity NW Division on Feb 23, 2011 5:21 PM CST reply actions
SpearsNBAYahoo
Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich close to being dealt to the Hawks in multi-player trade, source tells Y! Sports.
Hinrich and Zaza will kill on the pick and roll.
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 5:24 PM CST up reply actions
i hope they run into boston in the second round somehow
and kirk gets rondo suspended
and zaza gets kg suspended
The ultimate fan experience is no longer courtside seats, it's Keith Bogan's job.
i just hope
he comes back to chicago
the more he moves around, the more he might not come back or something…
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
His house is there
I’m sure he’d come come back if given the chance.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
kirk was drafted cause jay williams got hurt
ou always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
its crawford for kirk according to hoopshype
"One day you might look up and see me playing a game at 50. Don't laugh. Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion." - The Tril-og-y
I hope JJ plays well tonight.
Make love not war. Play JJ and not Bogans.
by livesinnoahsbasement on Feb 23, 2011 5:30 PM CST reply actions
There's Noah warming up!!!!
WooHoo!!!
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
Not relevant to trades, but relevant to the Bulls
BullsBasketball Bulls aggbot
Heat’s Miller to miss Bulls game with ear infection
Fantastic, now the Heat have an excuse if they lose again.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:31 PM CST reply actions
What did you say? I couldn't hear you.
There's no substitute for guts.
-Paul Bear Bryant
by I love football! on Feb 23, 2011 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, mike miller totally reads BaB
And Thibs said, "Let there be 3's" And Deng shot 3's
And Deng saw the 3's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long 2's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Feb 23, 2011 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
I don't get it.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
Isn't JJ kind of big for a small forward?
And kind of bad from the perimeter? Might he be better at power forward?
Unfortunately, the Raptors have lots of power forwards.
Luol is 6'9"
LeBron is 6’10"
Its the skillset more than height and JJ nominally has skills such as shooting and ball handling
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 5:36 PM CST up reply actions
and chuck hayes is like 6'5"
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 23, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
I have a Q.....Who would we have to give up to get Oj Mayo?
Maybe the heats pick with the 2012 pick and asik or taj?
There's no substitute for guts.
-Paul Bear Bryant
by I love football! on Feb 23, 2011 5:36 PM CST reply actions
not gonna happen.
Make love not war. Play JJ and not Bogans.
by livesinnoahsbasement on Feb 23, 2011 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
If Omer blocks JJ's right back into his headband,
will JJ pull a groin trying to send a roundhouse to Asik’s 7’ face.
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks'
by Asiksonofabeach on Feb 23, 2011 5:39 PM CST reply actions
His shot that is.
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks'
by Asiksonofabeach on Feb 23, 2011 5:41 PM CST reply actions
Not sure about this...
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Miami has been trying to pry Brendan Haywood, offering Mike Miller as part of package, but Mavs have consistently resisted, source says.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:44 PM CST reply actions
They won't be able to resist forever !
resist is a weird word to use rather than declined. Its like Cuban is summoning all his strength to hold of the encroaching Riley.
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
fucking snake oil salesman that he is
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 23, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
is there any team in the league wanting to deal with miami
seriously, i dont see it, oh sure miami, we will take one of your worthless piece of crap players and give you something that will ensure you win the championship this year….yes and we will take a few of your draft picks which will no doubt always be 25 or higher for hte next 5 years…GOOD FUCKING DEAL!!!
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
I bet cuban doesn't wanna help them
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Feb 23, 2011 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
NOAH IS BACK!!!!!!!
"One day you might look up and see me playing a game at 50. Don't laugh. Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion." - The Tril-og-y
BullsNut
Hmm RT @sharapovasthigh: YES! DO IT BULLS! RT @LockedOnSports Courtney Lee is inactive in tonights game for Houston Rockets — trade coming
What the fuck?????????
Where’d you find that?????? I’m so happy right now! If this is fake…
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
Nope it's true.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
awesome.
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
NOAH IS BACK AND WE GOT CLEE!!
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
What is locked on sports? Is it reliable?
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
The play by play man of the Rockets confirmed it.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously?
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
Yes seriously, but apparently it was true...
Sorry :(
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I saw that.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
*wasn't true.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
still got mayo hopes
still got mayo hopes
"One day you might look up and see me playing a game at 50. Don't laugh. Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion." - The Tril-og-y
I want Mayo too, but I'll be thrilled with this
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
yep
still a nice pick up…but this damn blog sold me on mayo so much i now eat mayo in my sandwiches #fail
"One day you might look up and see me playing a game at 50. Don't laugh. Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion." - The Tril-og-y
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 23, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
If Bogans isn't starting................
by JockstrapNoah on Feb 23, 2011 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think he would be a part of the trade.
Which means he would most likely still start tonight. But for the last time!!! Hopefully…
Don’t let me down Thibs.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Omer better play today
ou always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
OT but i wonder how serious these talks are getting
on twitter
Jason Friedman: Just heard from Rox play by play man Craig Ackerman that courtney lee is inactive tonight
Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter_media.html#ixzz1EpSfRSTu
ugh nevermind lol
wish there was a delete button on here
What do you mean?
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 23, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh. False alarm.
Jonathan_Feigen Jonathan Feigen
by AschNBA
Untrue. He is on the court warming up. RT @RocketsJCF: Just heard from Rox play by play man Craig Ackerman that courtney lee is inactive.
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
Motherfuck.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 23, 2011 5:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
False
Jonathan_Feigen Jonathan Feigen
by AschNBA
Untrue. He is on the court warming up. RT @RocketsJCF: Just heard from Rox play by play man Craig Ackerman that courtney lee is inactive.
"Shit just got real" - anorexorcist.
god dammit.
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 23, 2011 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Noah tip ins!!!!
Noah Dunks!!!
Noah Tornados!!!
Noah Fist Pumps!!!
Noah Fask Breaks!!!
This is going to be awesome.
I love how this place explodes for like 30 comments in 2 minutes.
Then just quietly goes back to sleep.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions
it was a very exciting 2 minutes
(that’s what she said?)
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 23, 2011 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
JJ is starting by the way...
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 23, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions
JJ, you hurt Rose, you're dead
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
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