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2010-2011 Game Preview #78: Bulls vs. Boston Celtics

[Thanks for the way-too-late (but better then than never) game preview from Dantheman3k. Game is at 7 on TNT. -ed.]

It took me so long to post this because I've been in class all day and I apologize for that. I'll miss the first half myself because I'll be back in orchestra practice. But hey, um, if any of you guys live in Pennsylvania and want to see Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, April 17th  wakka wakka.)

But this game is big. Easily the biggest game left for either team this season. While I don't know what the Bulls magic number is, I know I'm not worried about the first round, and perhaps not even the 2nd round anymore: I'm worried about playing this squad again come the ECF (of the Heat.)

Of course, we have not played this team post Perkins trade.


So, let's recap the past month or so of the season:

Star-divide


Celtics have clear cut lead for the east, likely resulting in a Celtics vs. Bulls playoff matchup for the lead for the East
Spurs have clear cut lead for the west, likely with the Lakers trying to catch up and failing and way ahead of the Bulls

Derrick Rose
likely MVP
Pop likely CotY
yfBB hating the MVP talk


So not everything changes, but what the hell happened, Celtics?

The Celtics have been torn apart recently. Although on a two game winstreak, since March 23rd they have lost to Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis, and Indiana.


Shaq returned... Shaq left. (see also: Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer.)

The other O'Neal brother is apparently buying into the system and waiting for that confetti, but I don't see how their bigs match up with ours anymore without Perk.

We've been debatably lucky when it comes to health (some say losing Boozer and Noah so constantly has been unlucky, but consider how no one else has missed more than a game or two, we're relatively lucky at the same time.)

The Celtics have been hurt. That's a major part of their own fault: you can find their average age through advanced metrics by dividing the number of times Juiceboxjerry feels nervous during a game by 4, multiplying it by Steve Kerr's career PER, subtracting it from Tom Brady's collegiate QB rating, and multiplying it by the number of assists Chris Bosh gets to Lebron James by accidentally rebounding a missed freethrow.

What I'm trying to say is, they're really freaking old. Really, really old.

We're relatively young, and people can cue up "inexperience" come playoff time, but for the regular season, this is likely the biggest game left for both teams, both in standings impact and in terms of difficulty.


But, on to the matchups:

Center:
Joakim Noah vs.... Nenad Krstic...
I'm sure every other team's fans thinks we Bulls fans overrate Joakim Noah, and maybe so. His play has been fairly incosistent this season (excluding that amazing first half), and he still struggles to post up bigger Centers.
Fortunately, the Celtics bigger centers are busy learning how to hold up their bodyweight for more than 10 minutes. Krstic is the type of center Noah was born to guard, and the guy's not exactly an offensive or defensive game changer either way.
Advantage: Bulls.

Power Forward:
Carlos Boozer vs. Kevin Garnett
Both of these teams are built on defense. Kevin Garnett is possibly the greatest defensive power forward of all time. He also has a good shot and good post game. Carlos Boozer has the offense, and um. He makes loud noises.

I love Booz, but c'mon.
Advantage: Celtics.

Small forward:
Luol Deng vs. Paul Pierce
I honestly think this is where the game will be won or lost... which makes me sort of sad. Luol Deng has been pretty good this year, and Paul Pierce has been pretty good except for a couple of missed game winners I've seen him take (you're on the Boston Celtics, why would you ever take an iso pull up 3 point shot to end the game?).
Deng is better defensively, Pierce is better offensively, both are seemingly slow but can typically get by their man, except Pierce has a habit of getting constant foul calls and looking like a turtle while Deng is better at blowing fast breaks and looking a lot like Ronnie Brewer.
If angry, good, furious Luol shows up, if 3 point shot Luol shows up, I think we win. If he has a dud of a game, I think it'll be close but I think we lose.
Advantage: Celtics. But later, I'm going to seem hypocritical by predicting the Bulls win anyway.

Shooting guard:
Ray Allen vs. Booooooo gans.
Ray Allen is the greatest 3 point shooter of all time.
Keith Bogans has a basketball card.
Advantage: Celtics.

Point guard:

Fuck Rondo


I sincerely think the Bulls pull this out. Despite both teams being defensive in mindset, as the season has worn on, both have allowed more and more points. I think this turns out to be a game neither team really wants - a defensive battle where constant turnovers still allow the score to get into the 90s. I think the Bulls win a close one. Let's call it 96-92.

I also hope angry Derrick shows up rather than humblebot.

I won't be chanting MVP in my living room. I will tell my roommate to stop cheering for the Celtics.

Normally, we say "go talk smack" about the opposing Blogs. But CelticsBlog has a lot of smart fans, and also a lot of people who think Rondo should be MVP. As such, I don't advise talking smack to CelticsBlog. I advise remaining calm and mature, and being a well-informed fan both with the eye test and the YaoPau advanced metrics of the world. But do visit. Represent us well, Bulls fans. Surely we need to seem like good people before the playoffs bring in 1000x bandwagoners who will disappear come summer.

now, go, and reference Dragon Ball Z in ways I don't quite understand, but apparently a lot of you do.

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This game scares

the crap out of me but not because I think they might lose but because it could get ugly. I would hate to see something happen to any of our players.

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

by sue369 on Apr 7, 2011 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't worry, KG is a fake tough guy.

And they won’t let Rondo’s alien technology into the UC.

Road to the Number 1 Seed Assassination Missions:

Suns: Mission Accomplished... I guess. Still 3 up in the loss column... I guess. Can't believe we got bullied by the corpse of Vince Carter.
Celtics:
Cavaliers:

Congratulations to the Central Division Champions: The Chicago Bulls!
This will be my last Assassination Missions sig for a month. After the Celtics game I leave to China and will not return until May 9th. I'm sure you all care, of course.

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Apr 7, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think one of the most important things is no injuries.

We want to win it sure, but the most important thing is to be healthy with the playoffs so close.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is the bulls time, I getting sick of Lakers vs. celtics

If the celtics and lakers meet in the finals im not watching. naw im lying, but I aint gonna enjoy it though.

by Slick Ric on Apr 7, 2011 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

If we lose I'm leaving for China like Dr. Handsome

I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.

by Juiceboxjerry on Apr 7, 2011 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

take me too

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Must win game

if only for my sanity

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I want this game so badly.

I just hope the Bulls are locked in tonight because you can be the Celtics will be.

"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"

by ColonelFatheart on Apr 7, 2011 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

After playing so many mediocre teams

you know they’re going to come out pumped tonight.

by JockstrapNoah on Apr 7, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

concerned about the big half time

unveiling of the pippen sculpture. the bulls haven’t done well with those.

and cle tomorrow is a big trap game. but it counts as much as any of the others (except this one).

scalabrine runs everything. fuck scalabrine!

by marionette on Apr 7, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

That doesn't sound accurate

I remember a few years back in the game honoring Johnny Red Kerr, the Bulls rallied to beat the Pistons. And then they beat the Jazz this season. Just sayin

by Rose1 on Apr 7, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea that was great

i don’t remember the 91 deal

i’m not really concerned anyway, the team’s won ’57 and no doubt has had this one circled/highlighted for a while

tomorrow is the trap

scalabrine runs everything. fuck scalabrine!

by marionette on Apr 7, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rec'd just for the Fuck Rondo.

Gonna be fun as heck game ;-D

by Doshi on Apr 7, 2011 5:55 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Five games left. 3-2 will get the Bulls to 60 wins, but they could go 4-1 or even 5-0.

I’d be fine with 3-2 as long as two of the Ws came against the C’s and the Knicks.

"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"

by ColonelFatheart on Apr 7, 2011 5:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Hm

I didn’t know Kendall worked NBATV, how long as he being doing that?

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

reply fail

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

He fills in on occasion

I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.

by Juiceboxjerry on Apr 7, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah ok.

Nice to see the Bulls reps getting around

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol, alright, haven't checked there for a minute

I think those guys are really starting to get upset, so I figured I’d leave them alone

I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.

by Juiceboxjerry on Apr 7, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's some funny ass posts jbj

FUCK RONDO, FUCK KG, FUCK BOSTON AS AN ORGANIZATION, STAFF AND AS A MOTHER FUCKING CREW! AND IF YOU'RE DOWN WITH BOSTON, THEN FUCK YOU TOO!

by Omer Asik's thumbs on Apr 7, 2011 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sucked that most of those guys seemed pretty civil

I don’t go over there too often, I was expecting a little more

I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.

by Juiceboxjerry on Apr 7, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

... and i'm off

You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!

by Yibs on Apr 7, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that Bloodsport?

Or Lion Heart?

Bears. Bulls. White Sox.

by The Voiss on Apr 7, 2011 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bloodsport

I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.

by Juiceboxjerry on Apr 7, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wasn’t an image from this movie one of your original profile pics

"Well you're giving me the opportunity to agree with Bill Plaschke and Marriotti, I'm gonna pass" - Tim Cowlishaw

by Camry on Apr 7, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tobias is way better.

I always smile a bit inside when I glance at that thumbnail, and alternately hear “douche-chill” or “analrapist” ringing in my mind’s ear.

by jpx7 on Apr 7, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that an in-preview plug?

Where is South Jersey Wedding Photographer.

Looking forward to seeing what Jermaine has left. Dude’s just 32, and was a 18 PER player last year and good defender. If he looks good, trouble.

by YaoPau on Apr 7, 2011 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

"But this game is big. Easily the biggest game left for either team this season."-

I don’t agree with that.This game is bigger for Boston in tthe battle for the second seed.
Sunday game against Heat is more important for them.
They know and we know that first place is Chicagos’.
It’s more like “sending message going in to the playoff” game IMO.

General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.

by Azabullsfan on Apr 7, 2011 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

There's a lot of truth here.

With Miami losing last night I think this game is much bigger for Boston than us. Sure, Pippen is getting his much deserved statue, don’t want to lose or play badly on center stage on TNT, playing your chief rival and defending Eastern Conference Champ, many reasons to want this game. But in the end we have a lead on them and I think at least a concern is make sure you don’t get someone injured badly before the playoffs start.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Over/under

On Rondo passing up an open layup for an assist?

by Rose1 on Apr 7, 2011 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Fuck Rondo

Check out my thoughts on Purdue Athletics at http://purdue.big10rant.com/
Seriously, its worth the click.

Just do it.

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by HawkeyeBoiler on Apr 7, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Bulls!

Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.

by ChiSoxRox on Apr 7, 2011 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant: “Of course” Derrick Rose is MVP.

by RED_BULL on Apr 7, 2011 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

Haha go Kevin!

At this point I’d be stunned If he doesn’t get it. The kind if support he’s getting from his peers is astounding.

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I <3 KD

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

by E-Grizzle on Apr 7, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Point Guard: Fuck Rondo. Priceless. +10000000000

Gonna rec this for that alone. Good analysis.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 6:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Point Guard: Fuck Rondo. Priceless. +10000000000

Gonna rec this for that alone. Good analysis.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 6:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Doh! site is double posting

Doh! site is double posting. That’s my excuse anyway.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

http://twitter.com/search?q=%23FuckRondo

You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!

by Yibs on Apr 7, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very cool...

Thanks for the link

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

just hit up celticsblog

excellent work jbj

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

If we lose and Rose looks bad, I'm going into hiding

I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.

by Juiceboxjerry on Apr 7, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats a big IF

You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!

by Yibs on Apr 7, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think this is as good a place as any to mention ...

the egregiously overlooked resemblance between Ronnie Brewer and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell circa “House Party”

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Apr 7, 2011 6:33 PM CDT reply actions  

What, no mention of our bench?

I think the Bulls’ bench dominates the Celtics’ bench.

by Tim S. on Apr 7, 2011 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm considering conjuring up an argument that Bognas is better than Allen over at Celtics Blog

But I think it would be TOO obvious that I’m just fishing for trouble.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Nah.

I bet you could do something about Deng>Pierce though!

I only post cotton candy. Because it's delicious.

by Prevenge on Apr 7, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

But that argument actually makes sense.

I wanna see what happens when I say something absolutely insane.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scalabrine puts us over the edge?

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh.

Well … hm. I think it’ll be obvious you’re fishing for trouble no matter what. You could talk about the psychological edge of having the WHITE MAMBA.

I only post cotton candy. Because it's delicious.

by Prevenge on Apr 7, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

bogans vs rondo

who makes a jump shot first. gogogogogo

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Should I?

Hmmm….

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

i would go troll if i could

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would too

But it makes losing even worse. I’m still considering it. Did you get banned?

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

isnt there a one day thingy before you can post?

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah there is :\

I like to make things "green".
rec monster. rawr.

by panduh on Apr 7, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's not really being a douche

If I were to do that, it’s pretty obvious that I’m just screwing around.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was trying to calculate that equation out, but does College Football have QB ratings?

You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!

by Yibs on Apr 7, 2011 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes, but a different system than the NFL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passer_rating has the formulas

Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.

by ChiSoxRox on Apr 7, 2011 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Juice over at Celtics blog causing trouble...

I love it!!

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Apr 7, 2011 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Think about this guys

If the bulls are already this good now. Imagine Next season

by rick_ross on Apr 7, 2011 6:44 PM CDT reply actions  

We may have to Imagine next season...

Clinched 2nd seed in the East. MN(SAS): 6 MN(Bos): 1 MN(LAL): 1 MN(Mia): 0 MN(Orl): 0

by BAB-Bass on Apr 8, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

rofl. JBJ! you sir are awesome.

you just owned the crap out of the celticsblog

I like to make things "green".
rec monster. rawr.

by panduh on Apr 7, 2011 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

If I was over there, I'd rec his posts as well

Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.

by ChiSoxRox on Apr 7, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just did. JBJ is my hero today.

Loved his response on there being a competition between Rondo and Rose:

Come on now people, the only place that this discussion is still going on is if you hop into the Delorean and travel back to 2009. Stop fooling yourself people. Say it with me: "M-V-P"

Golden.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just a warning for anyone trying to troll celticsblog chat rooms.

Don’t. You will be banned immediately, lol. It only took one statement, haha.

by BullsFan22 on Apr 7, 2011 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

That's ok

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think I've mentioned

One of my students was wearing a Rondo jersey today, That was enough to get me fired up.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Well yeah...

I have a “Knicks fan” too. Funny thing is, I’m not sure I heard him talking about them until…. February. I wonder if he even realizes they suck.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 7, 2011 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you give him a detention

FUCK RONDO, FUCK KG, FUCK BOSTON AS AN ORGANIZATION, STAFF AND AS A MOTHER FUCKING CREW! AND IF YOU'RE DOWN WITH BOSTON, THEN FUCK YOU TOO!

by Omer Asik's thumbs on Apr 7, 2011 6:51 PM CDT reply actions  

bye. see you at the next execution

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

That actually startled me

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Apr 7, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oh Shit!

I have to go change my pants now……excuse me

by poetstylez on Apr 7, 2011 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is this Rose with Rondos eyes and chin?This is bad...

General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.

by Azabullsfan on Apr 7, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

KILL IT

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

by E-Grizzle on Apr 7, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not sure what I'm more excited about

Bulls/Celtics or Barkley and Kenny being back. Those guys are very necessary.

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Apr 7, 2011 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn. Nevermind

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Apr 7, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn, not tonight

"Nothing can happen till you swing the bat." -Haruko Haruhara

by windycitywarrior on Apr 7, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

woot they used the stacey king call on tnt

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

anyone have a link for the game?

My new favorite baseball name is... Lorenzo Cain

by eboston on Apr 7, 2011 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

NUUUUUUUUUUUUUU NO CHUCK AND KENNY?!!

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

OK who recced this?

General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.

by Azabullsfan on Apr 7, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I did.

I hate these 20+ minute stall-sessions for nationally-televised games.

by jpx7 on Apr 7, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

k

General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.

by Azabullsfan on Apr 7, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

who's got the call for us?

::crosses finger:: i hope its not dick stockton and czar.

:[

I like to make things "green".
rec monster. rawr.

by panduh on Apr 7, 2011 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I heard Czar,

didn’t hear who else. Probably is Stockton tho :-(

The Chicago Bulls....have a young star, Derrick Rose, who must learn to live with the tearing down of his MVP candidacy as rapidly as he constructed it. - Woj

by chicity773 on Apr 7, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reggie is working

the Blazers/Jazz game.

The Chicago Bulls....have a young star, Derrick Rose, who must learn to live with the tearing down of his MVP candidacy as rapidly as he constructed it. - Woj

by chicity773 on Apr 7, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hope its hubbie

You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!

by Yibs on Apr 7, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Bulls!

Tired of you Deng haters...sigh. Here to show Deng and the Bulls some love!

by ChiTownBallz on Apr 7, 2011 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

damn no Barkley and Smith.

Guess they needed time off after the NCAAs. WTF is that thing on McHale’s head?

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

A horrible one.

Looks like an alien took root. C’mon that’s what guys used in the 70’s fer chrissake.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

So funny. I have my TV muted as well.

The Chicago Bulls....have a young star, Derrick Rose, who must learn to live with the tearing down of his MVP candidacy as rapidly as he constructed it. - Woj

by chicity773 on Apr 7, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see you Funk n Pax

The Chicago Bulls....have a young star, Derrick Rose, who must learn to live with the tearing down of his MVP candidacy as rapidly as he constructed it. - Woj

by chicity773 on Apr 7, 2011 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

anyone have a game link?

My new favorite baseball name is... Lorenzo Cain

by eboston on Apr 7, 2011 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

no kidding

get this thing started TNT!

by JockstrapNoah on Apr 7, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm with ya..

But I would say it always takes 20 minutes for the first game to start on TNT Thursday.

"Fast Don't Lie"

by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 7, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks

My new favorite baseball name is... Lorenzo Cain

by eboston on Apr 7, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Showing the intros now

http://www.tnt.tv/sports/nba/overtime11/

The Chicago Bulls....have a young star, Derrick Rose, who must learn to live with the tearing down of his MVP candidacy as rapidly as he constructed it. - Woj

by chicity773 on Apr 7, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

at least theres no dick fucking stockon

"I ran into lebron last night, asked him for a dollar. He gave me 75 cents. I was puzzled, then realized he never gives you the fourth quarter"

by sin on Apr 7, 2011 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit. We don't get Kevin Harlan.

However, we get 2nd best: Marv Albert.

"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 Apr 7, 2011 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Marv is so old school

but I love how Harlan gets into the game sometimes. “Deng for three… RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES!”

"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 Apr 7, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just got back from C's blog.Good job,Jucebox!

Also are they ignorant or what?Boston won’t be third if they lose tonight they still will be second.
They pay so much attention who the refs are it’s scary whole bio of each ref.

General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.

by Azabullsfan on Apr 7, 2011 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

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