(UPDATE: Rose likely OUT) Bulls vs. Dakota Wizards: Game Preview #12
by Kunaal on Jan 11, 2012 4:01 PM CST
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Print[Thanks to Kunaal for today's game preview. Sadly, it may be all for naught as Derrick Rose may be out tonight. Former Wizard (among many other things) Mike James has been signed from the DLeague. I'll be at the game! Crud. Preview after the jump -ed.]
No, I'm not a complete idiot and I do know how to spell. But with the way the Washington Wizards have started the season I just figured they belong in the D-League. The Wizards got their first win of the season against the pretty terrible Toronto Raptors. but they have begun the season 1-8 and don't even belong on the same court as the 9-2 Bulls.
The Wizards will be playing their third game in four nights and have a confusing/awful roster that consists of overpaid players, ball hogs, and players who will never reach their potential in Washington (primarily John Wall). They have Nick Young who believes that you get points just for shot attempts, Jordan Crawford who has the same mindset with the additional belief that one day he can be better than Michael Jordan, and the triple double whore Andray Blatche. If you have not seen that Youtube video of Blatche, I urge you to watch it below and thank me later.
The Bulls will try to become the second team this year (Thunder) to win their back-back-back after wins over both Detroit and Minnesota. Fatigue may be a factor after the starters played heavy minutes last night, but both teams will be tired so fatigue shouldn't make a huge difference. Rose and Deng both looked good last night so hopefully that continues, while Noah and Boozer will look to turn it around after both were again benched in favor of Asik and Gibson during the fourth quarter. On to the individual matchups.
PG: D Rose vs His Supposed Heir. As I said in an earlier preview, Rose will win every PG matchup and today is no different as long as his ankle is fine. Rose usually saves his best play for top notch guards like CP3 and Deron Williams, but if this game is close then I expect him to dominate John Wall and show him that hard work earns you the MVP, not doing the dougie. I don't know Rose personally, but I assume that he got annoyed of the John Wall hype and every writer predicting that Wall would become better than Rose. When John Wall declared for the draft, one executive went so far as to say that Derrick Rose was John Wall's floor which is obviously absurd. I don't mean to be overly critical of Wall because he is still very young, physically gifted, and has shown some brilliant flashes but the excessive hype was annoying even though it's not his fault. I almost feel bad for Wall because he may never reach his full potential playing alongside those knuckle heads in Washington. Advantage Rose.
SG: Brewer (possibly Hamilton) vs Nick Young. Not sure what the official word on Hamilton is but I expect Brewer to start. Nick Young is a pretty polarizing player because on one hand he is a gifted scorer who can single-handedly win a game. But on the other, much bigger hand, he is a guy who can shoot you right out of a game. Young is a poor defender and a seemingly awful teammate. Brewer has shot the ball much better this year while keeping up his good defense. All Ronnie needs to do tonight is keep Young from driving and let Young take long 2's which he falls in love with. Because of Young's ability to take over a game on occasion I'll call it a push.
SF: Lieutenant Deng vs Chris Singleton. To be honest, I don't know too much about Singleton and how his rookie season is going. He was a pretty popular guy in the draft out of Florida St who was known for his defense but he hasn't had a seamless transition to the NBA. Deng meanwhile is playing at an All Star level and had a terrific night last night. If he continues hitting his outside shot then he may be the second best two way SF in the league outside of Lebron James. Advantage Deng.
PF: Carlos Boozer vs Andray Blatche/Trevor Booker. The Wizards have started both these guys at the PF position and both are nothing to worry about. Though Boozer struggled last night, he should be able to have his way offensively on these weak defenders, especially Blatche who doesn't give a shit about anything besides triple doubles and money. Boozer will have to put in some effort on the defensive end because even though Blatche is an idiot, he does have some scoring ability. Advantage Boozer.
C: Joakim Noah vs Javale Mcgee. Noah has gotten off to a somewhat rocky start, but the WIzards are the type of team he can turn it around against. His help D will be valuable, Mcgee isn't much of a 1 on 1 player, and he'll be able to grab lots of boards. Mcgee on the other hand is a talented and supremely athletic big man who has yet to figure it out. He is a good shot blocker, I believe he had 12 blocks against us last time, but he also goes for the flashy blocks where he hits it out of bounds rather than to a teammate. He rebounds decently but Noah is still a better overall center and teammate. Advantage Noah.
Bench: This is a joke right? The bench mob gets to go up against a bench headlined by Rashard Lewis, Jordan Crawford, and Jan Vesely. Lewis is the most overpaid player in the league, Crawford is a worse Nick Young, and Vesely has shown nothing. He was the #5 pick in the NBA draft, but even Wizards fans seem kind of hopeless regarding this kid. It looks like his career defining moment will be his draft day kiss with his girlfriend. Advantage Bulls.
Coach: The reigning coach of the year Tom Thibodeau takes on a guy who will likely be fired midway through the season in Flip Saunders. He is the only coach I've ever seen who looks more disinterested than his Washington counterpart Mike Shanahan. Advantage Thibs.
Prediction: Bulls should get an easy win over a team that they are ten times better than. Anything other than a big win would be a shock and a disappointment.
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maybe I'm just sin-ical
but after reading your first two paragraphs and prediction, I wouldn’t bet a nickel on the Bulls to win this game
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 11, 2012 2:20 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Obligatory JBJ 'scared' comment
I worry a little about lobs to McGee and Blatche, and I worry about lazy perimeter D on the tail end of the 3 in 3 leading to Nick Young and Jordan Crawford exploding Toney Douglas style.
In other words, keep Wall from the fast break and defend the perimeter and this should be a 20+ point victory… pending tired legs.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jan 11, 2012 8:07 AM CST reply actions
Actually, I'm not afraid of these scrub teams lately
I’m dubbing this: “The year of no fear!”
FREEEEEDOM!
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
(Update: I'm now scared again)
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 11 recs
John Wall is going to learn some bad habits on this team.
It’s a shame, I wanted to see the Wall vs. Rose match ups, and I wanted them to mean something.
"What do you think, I just dunked my whole career?" Jordan asked Henderson after making a 3.
"You’ve got to miss eventually," Henderson told him.
"That’s what Cleveland said," replied Jordan
Javale Mcgee's a triple double whore too.
Remember last year when that dunk against us (late in the 4th qtr) got him triple double? And even before that, he was trying to score every time he got the ball. He was all excited but they were getting blown out.
Found a vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Ur8rtAinI
One day you feel like you're on top of the world when you beat the Lakers and then the next night you lose against Golden State. - Joakim Noah
*him his
One day you feel like you're on top of the world when you beat the Lakers and then the next night you lose against Golden State. - Joakim Noah
lol and he did that block where he pretended to autograph the ball
embarrassing ahaha
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
quote of that video
“you’re down 20, but you get a triple-double. I am not impressed”
Bonus quote:
“Keith Bogans with a season high 17 points”
"I think I can finally say this now. Mom, I finally made it," Derrick Rose 12/2011
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by chibully_85 on Jan 11, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
We need a 30 point lead by halftime so Rose and Deng can sit.
A potentially boring game has become exciting. Will Rose and Deng get the rest they so desperately need?
i wana see butler play
and knock down those long threes!
i feel like it might end up being a bit like minni
we get a nice blowout going, get lazy, and its closer than it should be by halftime. I think its not so much getting a huge 30 point lead, but sustaining it that will earn them their rest….again ill reiterate that i wish cj was back from injury already, then you could guarantee rose and deng getting rest. I think noah and boozer should work out their kinks in this game….
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 don't think the wiz have it in them to drive a comeback the way minny did though.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
No Rose (more than likely)
:-(
One day you feel like you're on top of the world when you beat the Lakers and then the next night you lose against Golden State. - Joakim Noah
This is a t-shirt now, right?
I remember seeing some of them on a threadless page or something.
http://drinkingtownwithasportsproblem.wordpress.com/
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
We're playing the worst team in the NBA
If we’re suppose to be as good as a Heat team that was able to beat the Hawks with 2 stars missing, then surely soon to be All-Star Luol Deng and company can beat the Wizards….Right?
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
That's a bit hasty....
But no doubt this is gonna be a bad, bad basketball game.
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Sure, just as soon as Boozer can carry the Bulls for one night like Bosh can carry Miami.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 11, 2012 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
of course
atlanta is also a competent team. the wizards aren’t.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
he'll have 8 defensive rebounds!
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 11, 2012 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahaha
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
i wouldn't be worried at ALL
if cj were playing, but starting a third stringer… that’s rough.
however, i’m certainly not going to say this is a loss without rose. but deng and booz gotta step it up.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
If we lose I'm predicting historic levels of Boozer and/or Noah bashing
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
It's going to be awesome to sit back and
read all the comments.
One day you feel like you're on top of the world when you beat the Lakers and then the next night you lose against Golden State. - Joakim Noah
Well I'll say this
All the new and deserved Deng praise will take a hit if he has a clunker. This is a great opportunity for the other guys to prove they can get it done. I expect Boozer, Deng, and Noah to step up and play well for as long as Rose is out.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I'm very confident in saying that if the Bulls lose this game, it won't be because of Luol Deng
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Jan 11, 2012 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, I won't be watching this game because I know that it'll probably shoot
my blood pressure up about 200 points, so the game thread will be less one (massive) Booz hater.
he must have read this comment
before the game
"Shame he’s such a goofy fuckface."
-JBJ, referring to Dwight Howard
thats ridiculous
the hawks are probably the most enigmatic team in the entire league. Maybe second to goldenstate. They are a team that can look elite one night, and look like a team that might not make the playoffs the next, without anything really changing. I think the bulls can only win if guys other than deng step up. They will have to pay a near flawless game in terms of execution though
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!
Andray Blatche is the worst big man in the NBA, he will go for 25/10 tonight.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 11, 2012 4:11 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
has he ever played well against the bulls?
every time i see him play, he always throws a temper tantrum and sucks ass.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
I wish Boozer would get turf toe
someone throw a bag in his direction tonight………
hey, come on now
wishing injury amongst our team players? thats not cool
by Geo4MVP on Jan 11, 2012 4:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
WHO??!?!?!
Mike James! Mike James!
by Belize on Jan 11, 2012 4:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions 3 recs
Penetrating analysis.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Fully
not getting it, huh?
One day you feel like you're on top of the world when you beat the Lakers and then the next night you lose against Golden State. - Joakim Noah
No, I definitely got it (Mike Jones, right?). Just messin' around
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
he played for the raptors
apparently he can be a good three pt shooter.
You guys are so not hip.
Lol.
One day you feel like you're on top of the world when you beat the Lakers and then the next night you lose against Golden State. - Joakim Noah
by chicity773 on Jan 11, 2012 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Is Mike Jones really hip anymore?
281.330.8004 to find out.
by jpx7 on Jan 11, 2012 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
from the Mike Jones wiki page….
Jones often visited his grandmother’s house in the Studewood (an area of Houston). Jones credited her for giving him the ideas to pursue rap, to use his real name, and to write songs for strippers.
thanks, grams.
light em up
by docks on Jan 11, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Back then, they didn’t want me, now turf toe and they all on me.
Back then, they didn’t want me, now turf toe and they all on me.
by cubbybear on Jan 11, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
i fkin love all you fukers on here
I’m fukin dying with laughter right now as I read all these comments
by Belize on Jan 11, 2012 5:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I hate that he’s always credited for these AMAZING BLOCKS
he’s the most athletic man in ever, and he’s 6’9. He should be being called out for not doing it more.
most of the time he just trolls behind the guy on the fast break so he can get a highlight reel block
light em up
I'm usually all for LeBron hate...
…but his blocks are pretty impressive. I can see hating on him for not being a better FT shooter, but not this really.
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Some of them are goaltends tho
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Not worried about tonight, Deng will be fine on his own
Am worried about how long Rose is out though. Would be tough to go up against the Alien and friends on Friday without the MVP.
I can't wait to see
JL3 dominate the alien!
by El Toro de Goro on Jan 11, 2012 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't read much on James, but...
Everything mentioning the D-League Showcase has said that Mike James’ 23-point performance, 5-rebound, 5-assist (5-turnover), 40-minute game on Monday was impressive, in the sense that he can still cut it in the NBA. Only played three D-League games.
What all that means is probably meaningless.
I wanna see Brewer start at the point with Korver at the two tonight. Make it so, Thibs.
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by Alex Sonty on Jan 11, 2012 4:19 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Well, its a good thing he's playing against a D-League team tonight.
He can pick up right where he left off!
by dakoose on Jan 11, 2012 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
poor deng. hes going to have to play 48 mins now.
oh wait. maybe not. the bulls just signed 36 year old mike james.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
by TheMoon on Jan 11, 2012 4:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
i have never heard a credible explanation of why the Bulls insist on
only having 13 guys on the roster. Those last 2 guys are worth the hassle, and under the new luxury tax rules, you don’t even have to forgo all that cash if you should happen to go $1 over.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 11, 2012 4:22 PM CST reply actions
I'm sure it's absolutely to save money
In addition to paying the extra player’s salary, you also have to pay for his transportation, equipment and all the miscellaneous other stuff. Call it being cheap if you want, but when you’re talking about rostering a player who’ll probably play 100 minutes tops this season, I don’t really care that much.
Pat Riley is the devil.
that's indeed cheap
when you’re talking about the revenues the Bulls have. It’s cheap.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 11, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
but you have to pay for travel and bandages!
not to mention the water the guy uses in the shower. And what if he leaves the lights on when he leaves the locker room? Money, money, money. By the way, who turned on the damn heat at the United Center! These bills don’t pay themselves.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 11, 2012 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
And I still haven't heard a credible explanation
if you don’t care much, than you shouldn’t be concerned with who is playing back up pg for the Bulls tonight. I mean, it doesn’t matter.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 11, 2012 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
and you're such a spineless apologists
feel the love!
I’m sorry I don’t find your “travel costs” explanation very good.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 11, 2012 6:18 PM CST up reply actions
Come on guys, we need to stick together through these tough times.
Let’s not forget the real enemy, here:
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
they didn't know who would break up first on this team
and Rose would have been my last bet
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
John Lucas III is gonna drop 30 tonight
CJ Watson style!
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jan 11, 2012 4:24 PM CST reply actions
yes
but how many will wall drop on him? JL3 sucks at defense man, like….totally sucks
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!
Then its a good thing John Wall sucks on offense, lol.
He’s a sizzling 34 percent shooter from the field.
And Mike James will miss 2 free throws to lose the game!
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jan 11, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
yup we screwed
Miami loses wade and still has lebron.
we lose rose and we are a .500 team
Should've traded for Melo.
WTF?
It’s the regular season, nobody’s screwed. If we lose Rose in the playoffs, yeah we’re screwed, but that hasn’t happened, so why are you bitching?
A .500 team is still good enough to beat the wizards
by a lot (knock on wood)
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jan 11, 2012 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
We've just gotta get to the playoffs in one piece
The only thing this injury really does is make Bulls basketball less entertaining for a little while, and potentially hurt us in the race for a 1 seed. That being said, if we had to hand pick a time for Rose to get hurt, this would probably be it. Not a lot of World beaters on the schedule at the moment
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
All this injury should mean, for now,
is that a bunch of people paid a lot of money to watch some ugly basketball tonight.
by dakoose on Jan 11, 2012 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I feel bad for season ticket holders.
Ugly but dramatic Hawks game, boring as hell Pistons game and now a boring and ugly game tonight.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 11, 2012 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
I don't have season-tickets, but I was at that Hawks game.
The fourth-quarter was well worth the entire price of admission.
You are officially worse than SoulEater.
At least that freak talked about his girlfriend or playing pick-up once in a while.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 11, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
if this injury is severe, we may need to make a commenter sacrifice.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 11, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 8 recs
BaB Voodoo.
The worse the injury, the more lambs must be culled from the flock.
by cubbybear on Jan 11, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Sacrifices to Loa must be made
"What do you think, I just dunked my whole career?" Jordan asked Henderson after making a 3.
"You’ve got to miss eventually," Henderson told him.
"That’s what Cleveland said," replied Jordan
And made cool photoshops
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Jan 11, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
The worst part of all this is that he's making us remember Souleater fondly.
by runningman on Jan 11, 2012 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I think I caught him over at Thonus' blog the other day.
HE LIVES!!! (in an alternate demension)
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 11, 2012 5:31 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
RealGM has accepted him with open arms
now he makes 5-7 threads a day over there
Under construction.
by anorexorcist on Jan 11, 2012 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
Thibs could coach the Wizards to at least a .400 season.
He can make it work. Trust in the Thibs, and you will be rewarded.
Change your sig.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jan 11, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I wish we can trade you
…For Pargo
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Rampant Cynicism?
that’s a different story.
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by MRubio52 on Jan 11, 2012 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow...
can we just start with … “this is going to be an interesting game to watch…”
I guess people are already on the Mayan 2012 thang, so it should be expected?
Best case scenario… Noah runs the point.
Taj MaBall
yeah, but feb the schedule will become more loose
im sure the bulls can survive the remainder of this month.
well, i expect rip and Watson to be ready by this sunday
if they come back, i think the bulls will be alright
Well, if Lu really wants to be an All Star, he'll have his chance to prove it
Gonna have to be a lot more forceful on offense
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
Luol just needs to get the dawg in him.
This space is available.
Dramatic scene of the day
Ailing Rose: Noah I can’t do it. You need to find your swag and help the team…
Noah: I will do it bro
Noah explodes for 18 points and 21 rebounds
why not both...
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 11, 2012 5:49 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
GUY CALM DOWN!
JOHN LUCAS PER IN OVER 20!
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 11, 2012 5:25 PM CST reply actions
SCREW THAT! we got butler!
lets finish the season and jsut give the MVP, DPOY, rookie of the yr, and NBA finals MVP to Butler!
...
On March 15, 2011, Bogans scored a season-high 17 points in a win against the Washington Wizards to help the Bulls secure the top-seed of the Eastern Conference.
We should have signed him!
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 11, 2012 5:30 PM CST up reply actions
he's still a FA right?
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
I don't think so
He was a negative on offense.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
Heard the Knicks are about to sign him
But that was a little while ago, so I’m not sure if it’s still going down or not
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
needs a good joke to gowith it but i'd keep that one around
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 11, 2012 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
David Schuster of the Score has listed Rose as officially out
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
at least that's what the Score text service just sent to my phone.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
This has 80-70 written all over it
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
He could have been lying?
He’s all but promised to be duplicitous regarding injuries from here on out.
"win this one for Cpt. Kurt"
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 11, 2012 5:50 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
daww...Kurt Thomas is gone.
it’s totally not who you were referencing, but whenever I see Kurt I remember that old bastard is committing savy vet fouls and warming the bench in Portland
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
In 16 mins per game (and played in every game)
shooting 60% pulling down 3.6 boards and getting 1 block per game.
His game ages real good.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 11, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
it's my ongoing quest to make Hinrich The Gipper
if he isn’t already…
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 11, 2012 5:57 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
that game is the least of my concerns
if Derrick returns soon his turf toe may not heal
if he doesn’t we are screwed
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
I still expect the Bulls to win tonight, but I wouldn't be stunned if they didn't.
They have enough talent, a great scheme and fantastic depth everywhere but the 1 tonight. JLIII needs to know he can’t do too much, and that Wall will probably end up getting his anyway.
If ever there was a time for Noah and Boozer to really step it up, it’s tonight.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 5:55 PM CST reply actions
Correct me if I'm wrong
didn’t Rose have a turf toe injury in the past? I hope it isn’t turf toe.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
thibs is saying its a sprain
i hope2 that its just a sprain.
turf toe IS a sprain
it’s called turf toe when it involves the big toe.
also, from wikipedia:
Often, the injury occurs when someone or something falls on the back of the calf while that leg’s knee and tips of the toes are touching the ground.
sounds like exactly what happened.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
by Jaina on Jan 11, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
dangerous, too
could easily break a foot like that.
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 11, 2012 6:04 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I wonder why Thibs would differentiate then
I guess it’s to go out of his way and say it isn’t what Booze had last year.
I dunno, and I won’t pretend to know, I just hope it isn’t too serious.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
not really, i would assume the team trainer/physician informed thibs of the injury
turf toe is a type of toe sprain. It depends on the degree and severity of the sprain.
damn, being redundant
meant type and severity of the sprain
yeah, i mean i guess i was just pointing out
that turf toe is still a sprain, it’s just a subset of toe sprains, so the sentence “it’s not turf toe, it’s a sprain” is a little awkward. if the sentence were “it’s not turf toe, it’s a different sprain,” it would make more sense.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
I looked at the replay a few times
it looks like he hyper extended his toe when whoever fell on him. But, he grabbed his shin, not his toe/foot so I dunno.
This has to be better news
Even if it’s confusing as to the actual diagnosis, the fact they’re downplaying the injury, likely means it’s not very serious
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
hes a young guy, lol
hes in top of his physical condition and atheletes normally have a higher healing factor (thanks to their high WBC count/platelet count in the blood vessels).
Unfortunately, Thibs idea of therapy is yelling "You're playing tonight, motherfucker!" a bunch of times
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
I know. I keed, I keed
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
(Jim Carrey voice) Will you reeeelaaax?!
We are 9-2 homies. Take a chill pill. Better to have him miss an early regular season game against the Wizards than having something happen in the springtime.
if anyone says "Take a chill pill," i dont respect them.
That shit crayy
by OdwallaJuicish on Jan 11, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
it's not about losing this game
it’s about Rose injury being serious or not
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
It's exactly what I was trying to get at.
I’d rather he sit this (effectively) meaningless game than further down the road when things get more serious. I would think others would agree with me on that.
Thank God it's against the Wizards and not the Bullets.
Otherwise, as Dave Chapelle would say, ‘we be fucked.’
its exactly because it's the wizards
that rose is sitting out. also the fact that this is a back to back to back. if this was any other team and it wasnt the 3rd game in 3 nights Rose would be playing.
Under construction.
by anorexorcist on Jan 11, 2012 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
Ronnie gonna run some point tonight?
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
So what happens if Lucas gets hurt?
who are the Bulls options then via FA? Who is the emergency PG on this team right now?
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
I think we signed mike james to a 10 day
by gooses on Jan 11, 2012 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn, I kinda figured it would be the frontcourt getting hurt
I didn’t think the Guard rotation would get so jacked.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
It depends on how this game goes if this is black humor or just plain funny
But I laughed at this.
John Paxson: The original Steve Kerr.
by Locust_Inferno_666 on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
shouldve signed gilbert arenas to a 10-day contract
by Chanel#1_Rose on Jan 11, 2012 6:13 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
i would think he would want to sign to vet min no?
rather than being temporary replacement
he would take the 10 day to show teams he can still play
by Chanel#1_Rose on Jan 11, 2012 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
if he balls like he used too he might as well get CJ spot
(he wouldn’t tho)
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think that
He would do pretty for the 10 days to try and prove himself. If he gets another long term he will start sucking again, though
watch john Lucas go off for like 30+
Only for mike James to come in at the end and miss game winning free throws and them john wall hits the game winner
Should've traded for Melo.
should have traded for john wall
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jan 11, 2012 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
No superstar PG, no number two PG, no number one shooting guard...
…but it’s the Wizards, so it should still be all good.
John Paxson: The original Steve Kerr.
by Locust_Inferno_666 on Jan 11, 2012 6:26 PM CST reply actions
I think we may see just how lost this team is without the MVP
we still should win, granted, but unless Booz or Deng score ~30…it may be way closer than we’d like
"There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work."
- Carlos Boozer after cancelling an interview with a Sports Illustrated reporter because his wife was expecting him home.
Just saw on the news that Mike James is on his way to the UC
Apparently if he can get there at some point during the game he may see some action. Where is he coming from? O’Hare? He’s coming from Reno, right? I hope he’s got the right directions.
John Paxson: The original Steve Kerr.
by Locust_Inferno_666 on Jan 11, 2012 6:32 PM CST reply actions
benny will meet him at the airport
No balloons or brass instruments though
That'd be great.
Benny at the airport, holding up a sign: “I’m here for Mike James.”
John Paxson: The original Steve Kerr.
by Locust_Inferno_666 on Jan 11, 2012 6:44 PM CST up reply actions
Megabus!
Hopefully the were able to get a $1 fare.
by jpx7 on Jan 11, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Megabus is pretty sweet.
Gone to Minneapolis and Detroit on the cheap. Cheap as hell and a great ride.
John Paxson: The original Steve Kerr.
by Locust_Inferno_666 on Jan 11, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
Actually, the Wizards are going to fall right into our trap..
What is one thing that will hurt this Wizards team?
Overconfidence.
They see Rose out and get excited?
Too soon?
Taj MaBall
I think the one thing that will hurt this Wizards team is a shortage of talent.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
by MRubio52 on Jan 11, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
It certainly wasn't just overconfidence that made them suck when they lost their first 8 games
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jan 11, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
Truly...
But, the Raptors have been playing well and playing good D, so I call it a good win for the Wiz and maybe they found something to build on…
Taj MaBall
Im a wizards fan
Our team is really, really, really bad and even w/o rose im expecting a 40 point loss…. but however wrote this post is an ass…. I know the bulls are great but that arrogance is ridiculous . Anyways, good luck tonight, you probably wont need it but if the wiz somehow win expect a lot of people from BF coming over here to talk trash…and to be honest, its merited.
by Oldbuckwilder on Jan 11, 2012 6:38 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I love you too
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jan 11, 2012 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
(Most of our previews are written by homer members of our community, keep this in mind))
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jan 11, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
*Noted
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
Just keep in mind that a good few college teams could give us a run fo our money tonight
"There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work."
- Carlos Boozer after cancelling an interview with a Sports Illustrated reporter because his wife was expecting him home.
well
Im not to confident that wizards could beat many college teams…
by Oldbuckwilder on Jan 11, 2012 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
man, we used to roll with Ron Mercer and E-Rob
you don’t know what is like to suffer
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
no way we lose rose or no rose
boozer deng korver brewer all 15+ points we will be fine
Rams Bulls and Mets allllllllll day also i do love white castle
hope for another loss
i think theheat are due for couple of losses this week. Wade is not healthy and its really going to hurt the ehat when it comes to close games (looks at LeBRick)
I think the Clippers will get blown out
Running with the Heat is usually a bad idea.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
Agreed
That team plays zero defense. Heat will likely embarrass them
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
Vinny is finally being exposed to the rest of the country.
Every game Griffin and Paul play with him as their coach is a waste.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
Griffin needs to learn how to play D
and we know Vinny isn’t the guy to teach it. I would love to see what a defensive coach could do with Blake.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
i would love to see what a defensive coach could do with DeAndre Jordan
he had no idea where to be when I was watching Portland v. Clips
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 11, 2012 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
He's got Tyrus disease
Can’t win with those guys. Blocks don’t equal defense.
That being said, he’s plenty young enough to get better with a real coach
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
DeAndre is one of the dumber guys in the league
You’re right, it’s a damn shame. He’s an instinctive shot blocker but his defense is actually kinda poor sometimes. And he has no offensive IQ
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
no soft words for him
sportsguy33 Bill Simmons
The Clips can’t contend with Vinny Del Negro. He’s a strategic abomination. It’s unbelievable. Maybe the worst game coach I have ever seen.
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i dont understand why anyone would defend him
his rotations are ridiculous, his defense is a joke, his offense is completely transparent.
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 11, 2012 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
Knicks-Sixers under way.
Intriguing matchup.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:49 PM CST reply actions
Melo's got 7 already.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
that Sixers team is gonna be a bitch come playoff team.
They might get a top 4 seed.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
Let them play the Heat again.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
I had to do a triple take when I saw that the Knicks were favored by 4.5 for that game. How?
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
Great, the Wiz are catching all the breaks, tonight:
MrMichaelLee Michael Lee
Andray Blatche is out with a sore right shoulder. He had it covered in ice before the game #wizards
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Whoa, Michael Lee is a Wizard beat reporter now?
How my hair look?
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
more on Rose
KCJHoop K.C Johnson
RT @dan_bernstein: DRose’s sprain is not turf toe (extension sprain) per #Bulls. Could be flexion sprain then, which would be better news.
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Phew!
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 11, 2012 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
and
KCJHoop K.C Johnson
Thibs on DRose: “It’s different than turf toe. it’s a sprain and pain tolerance thing. He usually responds very well to treatment.” #Bulls
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
everything comes down to pain tolerance for thibs.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 11, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'd like to see his diagnosis after the Joe Theisman play.
I think of Joakim Noah every time I catch a fish.
by HillBULLy Deluxe on Jan 11, 2012 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
ice it and get back out there, joe!
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 11, 2012 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
day to day usually is not a good thing with the Bulls b ut
McGrawDHBulls Mike McGraw
Thibs on D-Rose toe sprain: "It’s day-to-day and it’s when the pain subsides where he can play." Thibs hoping he plays Fri in BOS.
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
i think "treatment" is a euphemism for
thibs tender touch
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 11, 2012 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, turf toe is considered a more sevrere sprain
there are different kind of big toe sprains and im glad its a minor sprain.
CJ News
CSNBullsInsider Aggrey Sam
CJ told me he hopes to be back Monday
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 11, 2012 6:56 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
But Boston is on Friday
and Toronto Monday.
Lucas against the wiz is one thing… against the Celtics? ugh.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 11, 2012 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
awesome, more good news
me think rip will be back soon too.
Lucas will put up 30 and we will trade him and Boozer for Howard tomorrow
Book it
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by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 11, 2012 6:58 PM CST reply actions
I kinda think Jo would be a much better 4 than a 5.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
im starting to think that too
maybe get noah off the bench as the energy guy and sub in for boozy and omer.
I wouldn't go that far
I don’t think Omer can be a starter yet, but I would actually like Noah a lot better at the 4. I think he can still start, it’s still early, but he needs to step it up.
Chicago, A Drinking Town With A Sports Problem
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
Michael Jordan
i think omer can start now
hes been pretty consistent off the bench
John Lucas is going to go off Kobe style tonight.
Let’s hope most of his 30 fga go in.
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It's not like Kobe shoots a great % either.
Obviously Kobe is a ‘tad’ better than Lucas, but Kobe’s %, when comparing to the other greats of the game, isn’t that ‘awesome.’
Would be nice
for Boozer to earn some $$ tonight.
I have officially left the Fuck Rondo camp for the more exciting Fuck Lebron camp.
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