2010-2011 Game Preview #49: Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors
by Chalkwhite on Feb 5, 2011 12:33 PM CST
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We finish up the cupcake portion of our West Coast road trip with a visit to the Warriors (before moving on to the Greek Tragedy portion when we go to Portland). The Warriors are a bad-but-not-terrible team who- stop me if you’ve heard this one before- have a high-octane offense but play no defense whatsoever. It’s gotten a little bit better since Don Nelson went back to Hawaii to drink White Russians and go to luaus, but not much.
In our previous meeting we blew them out in the first quarter and finished with a 120-90 victory, although they were playing without David Lee (of course, we were playing without Boozer). I’ll be at the game tonight, since I’m a Chicagoan-in-exile in the Bay Area, so I’m hoping for either a better game than that, or an ungodly performance from Rose.
Match-ups:
Derrick Rose vs. Stephen Curry: Curry is a very good young point guard, but saying that he plays “matador defense” is an insult to matadors. He’ll get his, but I think that this is a game Rose could really own. The advantage, as it does against any point guard in the league, goes to Rose.
Keith Bogans vs. Monta Ellis: Monta is the player that people are actually talking about when they call Rose the next Allen Iverson. Volume shooter who adds almost nothing besides his inefficient scoring load. At the same time, of course, if we had him in our starting line-up I’d say we’d be in the Finals this year. Wishes, horses, etc. Thinking about Keith Bogans makes me sad. Advantage: Ellis
Luol Deng vs. Dorell Wright: I’ve seen some gnashing of teeth recently on here about how we should have grabbed Dorell Wright this summer, but I don’t see it. He’s just Korver, but a little bit worse. I know people are down on Korver, but getting his black clone wouldn’t have made us a better team (or, more importantly, made Thibs any more likely to start him). Obviously, since Wright has one basketball skill and Deng has several, Advantage: Deng.
Carlos Boozer vs. David Lee: Two of the so-called “second tier” PF free agents from last year meet up for the first time, since both were injured last time these teams played. Say what you will about Boozer’s defense, but Lee makes him look like the love child of Dwight Howard and Dikembe Mutombo. He just has no interest in using the fact that he’s 6’10” deter people from scoring on his team. Of course, maybe if he had Defensive God Tom Thibodeau coaching him instead of Possibly a Cardboard Cut Out Keith Smart, he’d bep laying better. Advantage: Boozer.
Kurt Thomas vs. Andris Biedrins: Biedrins used to be really good, but may be suffering from Post Don Nelson Stress Syndrome. At any rate, he sucks this year, which is too bad because he had a chance to be a force. Kurt Thomas, of course, is 947 years old, so this one just might be a wash, although Biedrins probably isn’t quite mobile enough to get out on Kurt’s jump shots. When in doubt, take the Bull. Advantage: Thomas.
Go talk smack at Warriors World (although there may be better blogs to do that at- that place seems pretty dead). And look for me jumping out of my seat when Rose dunks and screaming obscenities at the ref from the 23rd row.
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Will D-Rose do it again on the ROAD? To be Continued.......
by RED_BULL on Feb 5, 2011 12:41 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
picking his nose?
AND ONE!!!!!! YOU MUTHAFUCKING PIECE OF SHIT REF!!!! AND ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Juan dela Cruz on Feb 5, 2011 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
being able to pick your nose with that dexterity while on the run
Just another reason Rose should be MVP?
believes in the Keith Bogans Prophecy [12-0]
Nice preview
Hope you get to see a good game. I’m slightly nervous about this one, because team’s that can score, scare me a little (although I haven’t looked at team stats, so maybe I’m just going off reputation. Can G Sate still score like crazy?).
In the end though, I think Rose has a monster game, and we win. He’s loving the rest and warm weather, and he’s starting to become one of those players that enjoys shutting up opposing team’s fans. Since G State normally has a pretty good crowd, I’m sure he’ll get a major kick out of shutting them up tonight
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
It's actually comforting that everything scares you.
You’re kind of the anti-jinx. As long as at least one BaBer displays concerns when the Bulls face a dud opponent it negates fan over-confidence and makes the chances of winning greater. Well, if you believe that internet fan support plays a factor in Bulls basketball. :-P I do.
West Coast Assassination Missions:
Clippers: Mission Accomplished
Warriors:
Trail Blazers:
Jazz:
Hornets:
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
haha, just trying to play my part
But you really are making me realize just how often I say I’m scared of teams. Somehow, I never realized it before
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
Juiceboxscaredy?
;)
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
lol
It’s actually not so much fear, as it is just being extremely pessimistic. Trying to work through these issues, but I tend to always think the worst. If my team is down by a good margin in the last few minutes, I’ve always been the guy that says “Shit, it’s over.”, not “Let’s do it!!!”. With the Bulls right now, I keep expecting them to hit a rough patch, but it just isn’t coming
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
I know it's not fear.
Which is why I originally commented. It’s another popular trend in the sports world to say that something scares someone. Simmons is probably the worst offender of this.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
Post of the day right here
This is insightful and funny on so many levels.
Dorrell Wright is much better than Korver.
He is in no way worse than him.
Is it depressing that our starting shooting guard has only scored 6 points 12 times, or is it impressive that the Bulls have gone 12-0 in those games? Mind blowing.
When it comes to shooting Korver has a gift
I would take Korver any day over Wright..When it comes to defense we all know Korver is not good but i like the effort he puts into it. As for Wright its hard to tell if he can play any D, nobody in Golden State plays defense they just try to out run everyone.
Getting close:
Noah has targeted a Feb. 23 game against the Toronto Raptors for his return. The following night, the Bulls will face the Heat, giving them a chance to make a statement with their lineup intact.
by chicity773 on Feb 5, 2011 1:51 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
There's no reason he couldn't have been maintaining his conditioning with this injury.
So we have that going for us.
Is it depressing that the Bulls starting shooting guard has only scored 6 points 12 times, or is it impressive that they have gone 12-0 in those games? Mind blowing.
by wrigleyrocker12 on Feb 5, 2011 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Noah had said he was working out...
…but as we all know, it takes some time to get into “Game Shape”
Until we get a tagline, yfbb=your friendly Bogans blogger.
I want Noah to play when hes ready lets not rush him
Cant wait till we have him in out lineup and build that chemistry with Boozer down low. Look out Boston were coming for that #1 spot
Wooo! Great news!
It takes the edge off having to have the Packers or Steelers win the superbowl…
I'm leaning Derkim Nose at the moment.
P.S. It's phonetic
by Jorek Roah or Derkim Nose? on Feb 5, 2011 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder
if Toronto is insulted that they’re basically a warm-up game for him.
Even better question is if they could do anything about it.
Jo-No!!
On another related topic, did you guys see the ‘Up close and Personal’ video segment with Noah on Bulls.com?? This guy has just been a proven winner in his basketball life. Come back Jo!!
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on Feb 5, 2011 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Tough game
"he scores 6pts, automatic win…maybe thibs knew that from the getgo, bogans is like some human cheat code, all he needs is 6pts" - piccolomair
Ha, I was wondering if this was gonna be posted
Pretty funny stuff. TJ Ford was giving him all kinds of shit on Twitter. Who wears a division rival’s hat on the team plane? lol
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
It'd be one thing to wear it if you (the Pacers) were owning the division.
But we’ve beat them now 3 times this season, too? Haha.
What's he eating?????
It kind of looks like poo and hummus
I'm leaning Derkim Nose at the moment.
P.S. It's phonetic
by Jorek Roah or Derkim Nose? on Feb 5, 2011 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
looks like hush puppies and ranch dressing. he's not exactly on the steve nash diet huh
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Feb 5, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
To talk trash...
to the enemy…I have always liked Golden State of Mind.
I really liked David Lee as a free agent over the summer, but I have not had many opportunities to see how he has played this season, I am looking forward to the match-up with Boozer tonight…
Until we get a tagline, yfbb=your friendly Bogans blogger.
by Dionysus2.0 on Feb 5, 2011 3:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Hello all new guy around been following the blog for a while and finally worked up the nerve to join anyway with that said Go Bulls!! and Rondo sucks balls compared to Rose.
by Bullsfansince88 on Feb 5, 2011 3:29 PM CST reply actions 9 recs
Off to a nice start. :)
West Coast Assassination Missions:
Clippers: Mission Accomplished
Warriors:
Trail Blazers:
Jazz:
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, with that type of attitude, you'll go very far on here
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks Fellas for making me feel welcome.Been having this ongoing discussion with a buddy of mine from high school who happens to be a Celtics fan :( so I had to get that off my chest Now the Bulls/ Warriors.
by Bullsfansince88 on Feb 5, 2011 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
You'll see
we have a similar saying as a kind of mantra.
believes in the Keith Bogans Prophecy [12-0]
I should have announced my joining Blog-a-Bull like that
seems you get all these free recs..
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on Feb 5, 2011 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
EXTRA EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Monta Ellis not at shoot around this morning due to an upset stomach. #GSW hope he’s OK for tonight
Probably nervous to face Bogans…..
Also, Acie Law out. Phew.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
I want him healthy!
I’m sick of beating teams without their best players
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
I was really hoping Acie would be alright too, JBJ
I mean, we can’t get no respect!
I'm leaning Derkim Nose at the moment.
P.S. It's phonetic
by Jorek Roah or Derkim Nose? on Feb 5, 2011 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
Tell me about it
it’s been kind a recurring thing this season. At least it doesn’t hurt in the win/loss ratio.
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 5, 2011 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
I am not.
Until we get a tagline, yfbb=your friendly Bogans blogger.
by Dionysus2.0 on Feb 5, 2011 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
I actually wanted to see him play
I am not worried about Golden State as a team.
And all their fans
are sick of losing to a team without its second best player.
"Worker bees can leave.
Even drones can fly away.
The Queen is their slave."
I think our "new" tagline should be something about Rondo and how he sucks
Time for a tagline, no? It’s been missing all season!
How about: “Best team with only one all star”
or
Blog-a-Bull: “We don’t suck like Rondo”
or
Blog-a-Bull: “Where we cheer for Bogan’s 6”
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
yfbb has to be leaving us or something
Fuck the tagline, he barely writes anything anymore.
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
i think he has
been moonlighting as a knicks fan for some time now lol
On the other news, I really like them Golden State jerseys..
AND ONE!!!!!! YOU MUTHAFUCKING PIECE OF SHIT REF!!!! AND ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If feel bad for Monta.
Did anybody else think that the Bulls logo upside down looks like a robot reading a book on a bench?
Big test for Bogans to prove why Thibs keeps him in the lineup. Hope he can lock Ellis up tonight
Don’t see it happening but if he did it would prove a lot
Wow, the guys over in Celtics blog hate Kobe as much as we hate Rondo.
Shouldn’t be a surprise though.
Did anybody else think that the Bulls logo upside down looks like a robot reading a book on a bench?
http://www.celticsblog.com/2011/2/5/1977029/the-black-hole-atlas-via-sbnation-com-where-rondo-is-the-anti-kobe#comments
doh! Forgot the link!
Did anybody else think that the Bulls logo upside down looks like a robot reading a book on a bench?
Try putting it in
the comment section of your post. Can’t click on it when it’s in the headline.
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
Now, there's a flawed graph
Apparently, Rondo has the same “usage” as Calderon, even though Rondo plays 7 more minutes. Hmmmm.
49ers Harbaughllin
I'm having a hard time believe that if Jose Calderon were the Celtics PG
that he would be just as, if not more effective than Rondo offensively. He’s averaging 9 assists per game on a terrible Toronto team while playing 7 less minutes per game. Plus he can actually shoot and could play a role down the stretch with that.
Of course he’s a horrible defender, but in terms of offense my point stands.
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Clippers: Mission Accomplished
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Ack! I mean that I have a hard time believing that he WOULDN'T be just as effective.
This is a pro-Calderon post.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Or more specifically, an 'eff' Rondo post. :-P
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like they are using assists per game compared with USG% instead of using AST%
Which is another flaw.
Or using shots attempted per game. You have to be consistent, otherwise it’s just garbage stats.
Difference
We hate Rondo cause he’s an overrated douchebag that gets all hype for his assists and riding on 4 future HOFs dicks.
They hate Kobe cause he’s on the lakers and been beating their ass for years until they had the big 3…
The. Bogans. Prophecy.
Saw that, shit was NICE
(Hinrich with the assist btw)
I believe in The Bogans Prophecy.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 5, 2011 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
So what happens to Hollinger when Rose goes off for the next couple of weeks
and leap frogs all PGs except Paul in his precious PER stat? Will we find him crying in the shower?
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:14 PM CST reply actions
Will Westbrook
still be outrebounding him?
Alas, he will.
Hollinger will be okay, after all.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Just saw the Steph Curry NBA commercial.
Poorly done, mostly because the kid’s voice is a voice over from doing the words in a studio. And his lines are very poorly written. It was like Jake Lloyd playing Anakin Skywalker.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:32 PM CST reply actions
worse than hayden christensen playing Vader?
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
I LIKED HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN'S VADER!
And to hell with anyone who disagrees. I think he did it perfectly. You have to understand the psychology of the Darth Vader character! He was never truly an evil man; just someone corrupted by the dark side as a result of his desire to gain strength and protect the ones he loved.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Crap, went too far off-topic.
No more on that from me. :-P
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Was he also
goofy and whiny and easily fooled, and unable to put together a coherent sentence?
Right he wants to protect the ones he loves so much
he ends up strangling Padme.
Plus, once Padme dies what is his motivation for doing anything?
And believing anything Palpatine said without verifying any of it makes him possibly the stupidest person in the galaxy.
Still none of that was Hayden’s fault.
Fuck Lucas.
I think Wall goes as fast as he can
while Rose is under control. Rose use to the do the same thing in his rookie year.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
He might be
and that’s not concerning to me at all
Wall is down. That looks bad.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:37 PM CST reply actions
Actually, game time is in 2 hours.
I’ll make an Around the NBA Thread.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
There was one the other day.
I was in it, tried to post a reply and it had been deleted. Not sure why tho. Maybe the creator deleted it, although that seems unlikely.
He could have avoided that injury pretty easily
I’m not sure why he stood there nonchalantly, there were active bodies all around him.
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
He was complaining about a call.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
probably, but when Jason Collins is on the floor
you want to be aware of his lack of coordination
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Chris Bosh knows.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Very off topic but Kelenna Azubuike situation seems very interesting
I think hes a real talent and the Knicks are ready to cut him.
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?id=1239&sport=NBA
Hes not ready to play now but i can see him playing this season. Might not be a solution to out SG problems long term but if we can get an athlete without giving up anything im all for it .
Go Bulls!!!
by pdiddy990 on Feb 5, 2011 7:47 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Boy there were
people who couldn’t wait to say that Wall would be better than Rose. I know it’s early but I just don’t see that.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Everyone wanted to crown the next best PG
Little do they know, it’s hard to take the hype away from Rose
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
I'm falling asleep and there is still a fucking hour left.
Fucking west coast and their damn sunshine!
Take a nap, next time
then you’ll be fresh before the game.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 5, 2011 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Eat some Skittles
believes in the Keith Bogans Prophecy [12-0]
i was listening to Nick Friedell on Jonathan Hood's radio show today (can't stand hood btw)
And Nick made a good point about not obtaining anyone via a trade before this year’s trade deadline since a few contracts expire after next year’s season. This will give us more leverage to get even a better SG before next year’s deadline.
and this entire time I’ve been wanting Gar to make a move for Courtney Lee?
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:25 PM CST reply actions
Thats what I've been saying... were not winning the title this season..
why give up assets when you can just sign the player after the season and have time to learn the system.
Yeah I don't think trading away Taj or our bobcats pick will put us over the top this year
and as for Free agency, I think our cap situation hinders us from signing someone like Crawford or J-rich (unless we get the MLE). But if we hold on to our assets, we can trade for someone like the previous players i mentioned during this time next yr
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
"were not winning the title this season.. "
How you know? How does anyone know? Why is it OK for this team to just blow off a year and assume we can’t win a title this year? This is the same organization that blew off 2 years of Rose’s carerr with VDN so they don’t get another shot at that.
Noah and Boozer were hurt this year. What if Deng or Rose go down next year? We’re 2nd in the East and 3 1/2 games away from home court advantage throughout the East! Screw that, if you have a chance to improve a position this year without compromising the team then you do it.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Feb 5, 2011 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed. We are a contender.
But, I’m not too bothered as we have plenty of good talent basically ‘renting’ out that position.
The key is not compromising the team
Which is where disagreement comes from around here. We all want an upgrade on Bogans.
the Cavs are dogsh*t
Sessions missed a “Hinrich-like” lay-up in crunch time. Longest nba losing streak in history here they come
by You Must Be Joakim on Feb 5, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions
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