Bulls at Miami Heat: 2011-2012 Game Preview #22
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 29, 2012 9:37 AM CST
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Print[Thanks to BULLieving in Miami for carrying on his tradition of doing Heat-Bulls game previews. Gamethread at 2:30. Lets go Bulls! -ed.]
AKA versus the 1990 Detroit Pistons.
That's right, folks. It's time to encounter the mountain that the Bulls must overcome to achieve their championship dreams, granted only in a regular season tilt. Not that it matters much but this is about as much of a measuring stick game as we can get at the moment between these two teams who are almost certainly headed straight for a second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals bout. Really, at this point it's almost become an annual playoff meeting between these two. But honestly, they kinda make the perfect enemy don't they, what with loathing the Big 2 1/2 and all.
OK, I got my small dig in there, though this is somewhat of a different team than the one that ousted the Bulls last spring. To begin with, they are completely healthy with Dwyane Wade returning Friday night in a win against the Knicks. I guess them being healthy only means Udonis Haslem potentially tearing our hearts out won't be so unexpected. Mostly, the changes with the team this year are philosophical changes, the kinds of things that need to be hashed out over time with the mix of talent.
For starters, Lebron and Wade did make a conscious effort to not shoot so many threes (initially it was shoot none threes) at the onset of the season. It seems like a sound approach as any time they come up the floor and hoist it up from downtown is really just letting the defense off easily and neither of them are prolific from that range. Still, I think it's a mistake to totally abandon that shot because you still have to make the defense stay honest and this current approach only enables the defense to pack the lane more. I think a healthy mix of timely threes which are open and in rhythm will best serve the Heat, but ultimately we all know their strengths lie in cutting to the rim.
Meawhile, our favorite whipping boy Chris Bosh (AKA Boshtrich AKA Boshatar AKA VelociBosh) has extended his range and is putting up a career high in 3pt attempts and conversely eFG%. I don't necessarily agree with this as it's only taking your PF who was kind of averse to playing inside already even further from the basket on offense. But who knows, maybe it's just a byproduct of allowing more room inside for Lebron and Wade to attack the rim. Still, Bosh seems to have settled into his role on this team better and really helped pick up the slack while Wade was out with the foot injury. Oh, and all that noise about him bulking up in the offseason, well, seems just like noise to me.
Another change, and something I've seen already altered even in this early stage of the season, is the spots the Heat choose to get out and run. It seemed early on the Heat were trying to constantly push the tempo. Why wouldn't you when you have two of the best fastbreak finishers in the game, right? The problem is I think it took their legs out of them by the time the 4th quarter came around. That, combined with them being on the road where it's never easy to get a win, was a factor in their mini the-world-is-crashing-down-on-the-Heat-according-to-fans losing streak a few weeks back. I think the Heat have figured out it's best to save the legs for the 2nd half. So what you are seeing now is them work at a bit more of a deliberate pace early in games, not get out and run so much unless it's trying to capitalize off a turnover. So maybe the games are close in the first half. But then the 2nd half comes and they release the hounds. Now they try and run at every opportunity they can, off TOs and defensive rebounds alike. I think the genesis for this was not having energy for the 4th qtr, most importantly on defense which is what allowed teams back into games. Now, the defense is frenetic and the fastbreaks are plenty late in the game as they usually end up pulling away from their opponent. It'll be interesting to see how the Bulls counter this and perhaps try to force the Heat's hand by getting them to run early.
Other things to watch for from this team are their 3pt shooters, which they have several of. While the Bulls roll out one Korver (and a CJ Watson to an extent this season), the Heat have Mike Miller, James Jones, Battier (somewhat), and even Mario Chalmers. It's important that the Bulls adhere to Stacey's mantra of KYP (Know Your Personnel) and close out on these guys and force them to put the ball on the floor while not completely biting on Lebron and Wade out on the perimeter.
Speaking of Chalmers, another difference is some steady play from the PG position this year from the fearless Chalmers who is never too shy to put up the big shot (right, Derrick?) and the surprising Norris Cole (or according to overzealous Heat fans the second coming of Tim Hardaway). I tend to think Chalmers is somewhat of a chucker but he really is having a career year and his personality seems to mesh well with the rest of the team. Meanwhile, Cole is providing solid minutes off the bench and also shows no hesitation in putting up an open shot considering who else he plays with. For all the trash we talk about the Heat's lack of depth, they've been getting quality production off the bench this season. The mini-Bench Mob (injuries. crap...) will have their work cut out for them.
Really didn't want to get into specific matchups with the injuries and all as it seems impossible to predict who will dress from game to game at this point. Imagine my dismay when I got home at 11pm to start watching the Bucks game and Rip was a maskless white dude. Still, even when fully healthy, not much has changed from last year in that regard. The Bulls still own the PG and C (I mean Eddy Curry? Really?) matchups while the Heat have the advantage at the other 3 positions. Also, Lebron really is playing at an MVP-level (he and Durant are my 1 and 1a candidates) and not having Deng (most likely?) is going to make it even more obvious. Also, though I'll take Thibs over Lil' Spoe every day of the week, Spoelstra really is showing that he is an underrated coach (well, he did learn from Riley) and is fully capable of not only handling the personalities on this team but also adapting to find ways to make the most of what he's got on the roster.
Honestly, considering the daunting road trip, it wouldn't surprise me if the Bulls lose this one considering it's in Miami, the South Beach 10-point advantage, and the fans might actually show up for this one instead of going to the beach like they can the other 364 days of the year. Wait, 365. It's a leap year after all. Unfortunately, I won't be able to represent live and in person because of stupid work, so this will be a DVR watch for me. For the rest of you with normal lives and free Sundays (sensing my bitterness yet?), 2:30CST on ABC.
As somewhat of a side note, it's a great time to be fans of teams from these two cities. At least in my mind, there is a brewing rivalry between Chicago and Miami. Dolphins-Bears always has meaning going back to '85, The Panthers are run by former Blackhawks management, and after this piece from a Cubs-loving writer on SBN's main baseball page, the intensity got ratcheted up a few ticks. I'm just glad to be on this side of the fence along with all you fine people (I mean, you're not ALL animatronic, right? Besides maybe yfBB...) when it comes to Bulls-Heat. Despite my pessimistic outlook, this should be an electric atmosphere and a fun watch, hopefully resulting in a wee-un for the good guys.
Gametime: 2:30CST on ABC (in case you didn't catch it above)
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Enjoy and GO BULLS!!!!!!!!
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haha, i remember when some of the anti-tigers fans were comparing rose to chalmers
fans are so fuckin stupid for saying chalmers is better than rose just based on that game. I swear, if the bulls beat the heat this yr in the playoffs, i want it to be with rose shooting the game winning shot over chalmers.
i'd personally just rather we crush them. ;)
no game winners necessary!
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
and lebron crying after they are eliminated!
his misery will be the bulls fans happiness
how on earth
could we get lebron to cry without getting their whole team to cry?
there are a couple guys crying in the locker room right now
-Spo
It’ll be difficult to pinpoint the humiliation on Lebron without Deng to cross him up.
"Shame he’s such a goofy fuckface."
-JBJ, referring to Dwight Howard
oh duh - playoffs
"Shame he’s such a goofy fuckface."
-JBJ, referring to Dwight Howard
Or how about the game winning free throw
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
This is going to be a tough one to pull off
With how thin our roster is right now, they are going to have matchups to exploit most of the game. If Rip and Deng both get DNPs, who guards LeBron outside of Brewer? Do we throw Taj or Noah at him? We might get the opportunity to do that if they go small, but we’re going to be relying a lot on Brewer in this game defensively. Jimmy Butler? He hasn’t been too impressive recently, and that idea just reminds me of this. Obviously this all changes if either Rip or Deng play tomorrow.
If we’re going to win this game it’s going to be on the boards. Second chance opportunities and limiting their transition offense. “They had no dunks” needs to be in full effect.
Rose also needs to be in MVP mode (duh). We might find ourselves struggling to get buckets tomorrow, and if that’s the case, offensive rebounding + MVP time is our best chance at success.
by pocketwatch on Jan 28, 2012 7:49 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
question: when does the spreadsheet get updated?
i want to sign up for the knicks game this week!!!
By popular demand I am putting a moratorium on the Melo talk until the Knicks win the title in June.
i'm not completely sure. i just start checking it constantly when nearing Heat games. its my OCD.
i think he updates it perhaps every week or two.
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 28, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
sin, that is a legitimate complaint. I'll do it soon (today)
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 29, 2012 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
Hmm, yfbb being kind to Sin. This day is starting out funny.
What does that portend for the game???
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions
hmm....
At least in my mind, there is a brewing rivalry between Chicago and Miami.
Did you forget about this:
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
are you kidding? I could never forget Bartman!
actually, how that guy got treated is probably where my disdain for Cubs began.
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 29, 2012 7:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I watched an entire documentary on that, called “Catching Hell”.
I don’t understand baseball fans.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
That's not a baseball fan problem, that's a people problem
Some are just idiots
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
I'd like to use this moment to reiterate a personal theory called 20:10:5
1 in 20 people are idiots, 1 in 10 sports fan are idiots, 1 in 5 drunk sports fans are idiots, and I say this as a person, a sports fan, and a person that likes to drink while watching sports.
The fact that he was blamed at all shows you the mentality of Cubs fans
If that asshole Moises Alou wasn’t a whiny bitch and screamed at Bartman for doing what any other fan would do, nobody would have looked twice. Bartman certainly didn’t give up 6 runs in that 8th inning.
good point about Alou's reaction
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
haha, so true, as a cubs fan, i cant tell u how embarrassed i was after that series
sox fans, cards fans etc. just mocked us and a good portion of the cubs fans were just stupidass bandwagon fans.
nah, man
not every fan would do that. I see people dive out of the way of foul balls hit two rows deep. Bartman didn’t deserve what happened to him, but it wasn’t something just any fan would do.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
You just had to put that photo up and bring up that image In my head
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 1:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Why do people still talk about this?!?!
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 29, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
Hate to say it, but with Rip and Deng out
and the way the Bulls have been playing lately (specifically defensively), I think this one has all the makings of a blow out. Maybe we’ll make a few runs here and there, but I think the Heat will hold a 10-15 point lead for most of the game, and beat us handily.
The Heat are at full strength, and I think they’re really gonna try and make a statement. I still think it’ll be a hell of a playoff series, but our team is just so fucked up right now with every guy being hurt, or out, that I don’t think we can hang in their building. Hope i’m wrong.
(Actually, I think this week is gonna be one of those really ugly ones where the fanbase loses some confidence, and the analysts start to pick on us a little. I think we’ll likely lose in Miami, in Philly, and one of the Knicks or Wizards games. We’ll bounce back and still have one of the best records in the league when it’s all said and done, but this will be one of our worst stretches of the year)
Injuries. Fuck.
The Bulls aren't an elite team without Deng and Rip.
I more or less agree with you here. We still have a decent chance if Rip plays, but the Heats definately have the advantage. Having both starting wing players out against a team with the 2 of the best wing players in the league, would make the situation more ot less hopeless. If there is a silver lining, it’s that a win under these circumstances would be even sweeter, and a loss not nearly as disappointing.
I was hoping that this would at least be a ‘measureing stick’ type game since both teams had an off day Saturday. Oh well, the Bulls would still be 17-5 if they lose, and the Heat might weep bitter tears if the Bulls win. It’s all good.
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
Yeah, this one is going to be tough...and this road stretch will be difficult due to injuries.
I think everyone just needs to try to remember that the first half of the schedule is front loaded with road games…if this team has a healthy stretch later on, they could go on quite a run.
Yeah, the injury bug hit us at a bad time
This nine game road trip is gonna be just brutal. How we fare will go a long way in determining seeding
(also might kill Thibs’ chances of coaching the All Star game. Which sucks because, that wacko, coaching a fun, meaningless game like that is definitely one of those things I’d like to see before I die)
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 9:51 AM CST up reply actions
well, it didn't exactly
when the injury bug started, we were playing shit teams and were able to play through it. the fact that it’s now continued for like 3 weeks until this giant road trip is the problem…
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
How DARE you make excuses!
If you were able to beat the Cavs so easily without Rose, and we were able to keep it close against Miami the whole game, then you are expected to have winning chances today! I don’t care!
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
shit ive been waiting for this all year
reigning mvp derrick rose vs future hall of famer norris cole.
LETS GO!
By popular demand I am putting a moratorium on the Melo talk until the Knicks win the title in June.
I can't blog with the enemy anymore.
They weren’t very appreciative of me posting a pic of Taj dunkin on D-Wade during the ECF.
that's because they're probably not masochists over there
while we love to self-loathe.
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 29, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
That’s silly.
They have no right to be bitter towards Bulls fans after how the rest of the series played out.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
I thought Miami fans only cared about being at the beach and seeing which celeb was showing up at the clubs
I had no idea they cared about basketball.
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 1:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Can someone help me out, I was too drunk on hate and sorrow to remember
Did Derrick have a chance to win a playoff game with the last shot of regulation last year?
Injuries. Fuck.
Oops, I forgot to mention that I was talking specifically about the Miami series
I remember us having the ball in Miami with 10 or so seconds in a tie game
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 10:13 AM CST up reply actions
Game 5 of ECF, and I think the game that went to OT Rose had a chance to win the game at the buzzer.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, the OT game is what I'm thinking of
Don’t remember him having a shot in game 5
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
I think that was game 4.
I’m pretty sure we didn’t get eliminated in OT. that would’ve put me on suicide watch.
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 29, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, and I think you said something like:
“That kid just needs to go eat some Skittles.” Needless to say, you were upset.
You were saying a lot of bad things when the Bulls were losing, if I recall.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
yeah, JBJ was on a rampage...
the main victim being Rose :)
how irrational
I remember people weren’t amused by that.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
He's a very emotional poster...
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
if I recall he had the go ahead layup versus Indy
game 1, I think?
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 29, 2012 10:05 AM CST reply actions
Korver hit the game winner in game 1
Rose hit the game winning layup in game 3.
"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."
All 3 games last year followed the same script.
Heat get out to an early lead, Bulls defense destroys them in the 3rd, bench mob does bench mob things, Rose takes over in the 4th, Rose chokes in the 4th, LeBron makes big plays, LeBron chokes, Bulls win.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
I was talking about the Pacers series lol
"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."
Did Brewer get any sleep last night?
He has to know that there is a lot riding on him today.
He is basically in charge of defending Wade and LeYawn… and his jumper has maybe started to level out a bit…
pray for Ronnie…
Taj MaBall
I'd like to see a little bit of Taj on LJ today.
by rick o'shay on Jan 29, 2012 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
I love Taj and all
but I really wouldn’t. length isn’t going to help against Lebron, I’d prefer Noah on Lebron.
Its gonna be ugly guys
Expect some bs fouls calls, blatant travels on bosh, wade, lebron that wont get calles, lots of contact on Rose and Boozer that wont get called, etc. etc.
To your point:
WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
No Heat player has fouled out in 71 games, tying the longest record in shot clock era (1954-on).
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
And more!:
WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
BTW, LeBron hasn’t fouled out since Nov. 26, 2006. In ’08-09 he once played 5 straight games without being called for a foul.
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
He averaged a foul and a half in 09-10. In game 5 VS Boston, he picked up 3 fouls and showed no effort on defense the rest of the way.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
And stupid shit like this...
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/552089/247682571.gif
I know I can’t directly post GIFs, but good lord, Bosh shoulda been ejected for that bullshit…
you can link GIFs, just don't embed them
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 29, 2012 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
ahahhaa
Blog with the enemy at Peninsula is Mightier. They need the hits.
No kidding. Their recent fanshots have a grand high total of ZERO comments.
"Shame he’s such a goofy fuckface."
-JBJ, referring to Dwight Howard
well, to be fair, PiM isn't really a popular blog. I never hear it mentioned on the radio
Heat fans tend to gravitate to Heat Index and Ira Winderman’s Heat blog.
by BULLieving in Miami on Jan 29, 2012 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
So in other words they are idiots
Good to have that confirmation in my back pocket
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 1:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not the only one thinking that we should just concede this game and win the rest of the road trip, right?
Look, this is the first of a 4-in-5 starting a 9 game road trip in 14 days. And the only other game that we really have any possibility of losing is that @Phi game. It’s a long road trip, but virtually every game has blowout material written all over it except for this one and the Philly game.
I’d like to see the Bulls give a ton of time to the bench guys and Butler, let them see real game action against the best in the NBA. This one game doesn’t matter too much to me. Not with half our back court out and our bigs nursing nicks and bruises. If the choice comes down to beating the Heat and winning 8 of 9, I’ll take the 8 of 9 every time running.
The Bulls are the Walking Wounded right now. They’ve played more games than every team except Detroit and Charlotte (both with 21 GP). It feels like they’re starting to lose their legs. Out of the Core group, only Booz, Brew, Kyle, and Omer have no injury concerns thus far this season. And Kyle doesn’t really do anything that would make him an injury risk. They don’t have 2 players that can legitimately defend both LeBitch and Wade. And, if we do try and defend those two guys, the Boshtrich will kill us due to a lack of athletic bigs to cover him.
I’m fine conceding this game to get healthy, to get the Bench (Butler especially) some experience, and ensure the next 8 games are all victories.
i am completely with you.
i hope rose, deng, taj and rip all sit. we concede this, everyone gets healthy, and i don’t give a shit about our reg season record versus the heat. it didn’t mean squat last year and it won’t this year. so let them get “revenge” for last season now and hopefully the tables turn next year
Thibs will never concede this one and neither would I.
As far as letting the bench play against the best in the NBA, they already get that in practice.
by rick o'shay on Jan 29, 2012 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
Ok I'm about to go full meatball but...
You play to win the game. You don’t play just to play. If it means something to the coach and the players, then I’m going to allow myself to get hype about it as well. Everyone is scared of the Heat. I watched this same Heat team barely beat the Cavs and the Knicks recently. I also disagree with the thought that because we beat them in the regular season and lost in the playoffs that these regular season games are irrelevant.
Hey every game gives you an opportunity to size up your opponent and to find out new strategies to defeat them. Yes the intensity is different but the premise is the same. Some may not see what’s gained by a win but I’m not sure what’s gained by getting your doors blown off on national TV today either. No this is a chance like many others to prove your mettle and to defeat these guys. They didn’t sweep us and the series was closer than people think. You come out and beat these guys, they’ll have to readjust as well.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I'm with you. Its like people are afraid to get hurt
The Bulls should play as hard as they can, like they do against every opponent. And winning this game would be important. The Heat have won 4 straight times over the Bulls. The Bulls need to build up their confidence.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
If we lose we lose
We win awesome
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
i wanted to make a joke
about what a larry brown trophy would be… but i couldn’t come up with a good one lol.
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 wouldn't concede, I'd experiment
I too am doubtful the Bulls will win, therefore I want Thibs to experiment in an attempt to find weaknesses or match-ups that can be exploited in the playoffs. Try a few zones for 5-6 minutes apiece, try Rose in the post, try Noah as the point, try massive ball pressure, try a bunch of different defenses, offensive sets, and paces to try and find something the Bulls can use in the playoffs (even if it is only effective for a 3-4 minute stretch).
You sound like a Spurs fan.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
4 championships doesn't lie
Also, the WNBA sucks. Ew.
Rose decides not to go 1-on-2 and I was thinking, "what are you doing?! You've got the numbers!" -Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live
Woke up with butterflies and it took me about an hour to remember why.
I’m not even nervous about a potential Bulls loss. But if James or Wade has a classic performance… not sure I could take it. Still no word on Rip/Deng?
If wade goes down again
what would be the reaction here
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
“what else is new”
He’s too small to rely on his athleticism so much, so the way he plays puts himself in danger. But that’s because he doesn’t have a reliable jump shot.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
If RIp is a gamer, he'll play
I can’t see him sitting out a game of this magnitude because of a thigh bruise. Take some meds and get your ass out there. These big National games are the reason he came here. If he doesn’t play, you’d have to think the injury is more serious than they’re letting on (again)
Injuries. Fuck.
I mean, man played hurt against the Pistons
Nostalgia aside, you’d have to believe he sees this as a bigger game
Part of me dont want him to play
Save him for later, let the miami jackasses (Fans too) believe that we’re the same exact team as last year.
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
I'd rather just see his creaky ass get back to 100%.
All that’s gonna happen if he suits up today is he’ll play well for 20 minutes then somehow end up on the ground screaming in pain.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
Then again wade chasing rip around
would probably break his ankles
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
sweet preview
Beer on deck…lets do this bulls!
by Belize on Jan 29, 2012 12:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Best case scenario
Rose is doubled by LeBron and Wade. Jukes on the way to the basket, breaking their ankles in the process- literally.
by NerdVernacular on Jan 29, 2012 12:15 PM CST reply actions
Let's go Bulls. I just hope it's a good game, with the Bulls winning of course. I know with
all the bumps and bruises, and the uncertainty with RIP is gonna make this a hard game to win, but one thing I love about this team is that they don’t give up, no matter who the opponent. They don’t fear the Heat, no matter who’s on the team or what the media says about them. They just go out there and play.
On the J.R. Smith bandwagon until otherwise advised.
Rip should just get his # and name sewn into his suits
they called him “Mr. Glass”
"The Zen philosopher Basho once wrote: 'A flute with no holes is not a flute, And a doughnut with no hole is a Danish.' He was a funny guy."
maybe just a sewn in arrow toward his groin
by Belize on Jan 29, 2012 12:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If this is a Skyrim joke
…
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Rip used to be a starting SG
Rose decides not to go 1-on-2 and I was thinking, "what are you doing?! You've got the numbers!" -Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live
For whatever this is worth...
EthanJSkolnick Ethan J. Skolnick
Luol Deng and Rip Hamilton have jerseys hanging in their lockers, but no official word about their status for today’s game.
KC confirms
@KCJHoop
K.C Johnson
Deng and CJ out vs. Heat. Thibs said Deng is “very close.” CJ has wrist injury. Rip gametime decision. #Bulls
i was hoping to see some CJ-Rose backcourt today
Our perimeter play is going to be hurting today. Especially if Hamilton can’t go.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, we are so fucked
I think I may need to drink a few beers for this game to keep the anger down
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
Naw let these jackasses gloat
Well get them when it counts(knocking on wood)
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 2:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Cj?
Wtf?
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
yeah, I'm just assuming/hoping Lucas is healthy
has he played since he sat out with his groin injury?
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 29, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
No, but we haven't needed him either
CJ got healthy right when he got hurt. I think a few days after a few of the writers said he was good to go, though
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
I hope Brew got his rest. He is looking at 48 minutes today
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
JIMMY!!!...Okay we're screwed...
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
by kingles on Jan 29, 2012 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Jimmy will be good...he just ain't there yet
"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.
I agree with that...I just don't think Thibs will give him PT to save Brewer from death.
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
Some stuff I'm interested in seeing today
1. If Hamilton can go, can he stay in front of Wade? (The Heat may be the only team where we miss Keith Bogans)
2. Can Korver make a shot? Can he guard anyone on the Heat?
3. Will our big men put up numbers?
4. Can we protect the rim like last year?
5. Can anyone on the Bulls guard Bosh?
6. D Rose’s shooting percentage against the Heat.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:18 PM CST reply actions
"6. D Rose’s shooting percentage against the Heat."
it’ll be higher than that!
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 29, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
doesn't wade hate playing against rip
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Remember, it's still the afternoon in Miami
everyone will be hungover so that levels the playing field.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 29, 2012 1:27 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Somehow Miami has a team but Seattle and Cincinnati don’t
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Bulls have so many guys injured the Heats are actually the deeper team now.
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
Stern got what he wants lol
We’re the only team that can beat the heat, we get more away games than home games in a damn row after this
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
bright side: this is the worse stretch
after this road trip, the schedule becomes easy thanks to more home games.
We better get 18 home games in a row
Road trip rediculous
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
the Heat are actually pretty deep
they go 9 deep with quality guys.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
having Eddy Curry and Juwan Howard
doesn’t make you deep.
by tuff-gong on Jan 29, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
thats like saying having Scals and Butler doesn't make the Bulls deep
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions
bench: Cole, Battier, Miller, Haslem
that isn’t bad. They don’t have good big guys but they play Haslem or Bosh at the 5 and Lebron at the 4 sometimes. That is pretty deep
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
They are deeper, but the bench is still a significant advantage for the Bulls if they're 100%.
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
When was the last time Eddy "lovin them donuts" curry has seen some on court action
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 1:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Eddy Curry is deep in his big mac
and Juwan Howard is deep in his grave
"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.
by WalmartSecurity on Jan 29, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
The goal this afternoon: make Bosh cry.
Rose will have to take over, especially with CJ out. We need 20/10 from Booz today and hopefully something similar from Noah. Ronnie will have to hit the open jumpers, Korver needs to have his hot sauce ready…with so many injuries, we are really in a bad way. But, I still think we can do it.
Ain’t nothing to do but to do it.
"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.
One hope is that the Heat see that we're not at full strength and take their foot off the pedal a little
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
Yep, that is one way it may turn out. I would prefer it doesn't. Best case scenario, we play out of our minds and beat them with all the injuries. Mentally, that would be frustrating for the Heat
"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.
There ya go RIp! Gotta fight through
KCJHoop K.C Johnson
Rip is going to try to play. #Bulls
Injuries. Fuck.
Let him rest tomorrow. We can stomp the Wizards. Rose will wanna destroy Wall
Injuries. Fuck.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 29, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
I agree. We need Rip today, if only to get some time to feel out how these matchups will be.
"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.
posted in the other thread, but check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNnIYUcxZAc&feature=g-all-lik&context=G2493d0bFAAAAAAAAAAA
its pretty awesome as a preview, found by one of the pim bloggers.
not directly related, but im bothered by this, and i cant tell if its because im the bigger homer, or if this pim blogger is a bigger homer…..but this statement just seems false
The most exciting matchup when these two teams play is Thibbs Vs. Spo
I mean the chess match between these guys is fun to see. Certain lineups and game strategies. Thibbs won regular season, Spo won playoffs, so let’s keep that cycle going. It would be nice to win but believe me, it’s a totally different ball game playoff time
by 1-THE H3ATLES-6 on Jan 29, 2012 10:55 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Waiting for the Prodigal Son to Return KH12 BITCHES!!!!
In the Chemi-meter we trust!
so Spo's plan was for Lebron to go crazy shooting 3s
hmm, should have tried that in the finals
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
He did. His luck ran out in the finals when they stopped falling.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
And Lebron just stopped in the finals lol
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Thibs wasn't "out coached" in the playoffs. He would make a move, and the Heat had more options. There was no way around that.
"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.
Imo what lost us that
Couldn’t get offense, Heat getting BS calls from games 2-5 by flopping and shit. And even when we about to catch them the refs with their timely superstar BS fucks the teams momentum numorus times.
It was the combo of.
Bizarro Lebitch
Bosh killing
Refs
Rose being the only option while Bogans stand in the corner, (like he always does)
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
But mostly
Because 5 dudes were on Rose, That wont happen again now that we have Rip
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
i stand by the statement that the biggest reason we lost was haslem
he came out fully rested, fully energized, and gave the heat toughness, defense, and boards, which were essentially our biggest strengths going into that series. Had haslem stayed out, maybe we still wouldnt have won (maybe) but it would have gone longer than 5 games for sure…..i do respect haslems game, hes like taj, but a bit better (can hit his jumpers)
Waiting for the Prodigal Son to Return KH12 BITCHES!!!!
In the Chemi-meter we trust!
Oh yeah forgot about him
He was their old man version of Taj
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Yeah, Haslem was lots of problems
Rose decides not to go 1-on-2 and I was thinking, "what are you doing?! You've got the numbers!" -Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live
yea my biggest irk with miami fans
is this sort of….im not sure how to describe it. They act as if they rebuilt through hard work after years and years of losing, and that they are a great team because they found all these little pieces that work together. Its like, ’no alright…you are a great team because you have the two of the top 5 players in the league on your team and then one of the top 10 forwards as well because they decided they wanted to band together and liked the enviroment of miami as opposed to the cold weather of chicago or new york!"
I mean if lebron had come to chicago, every other chicago fan would say something like “were gonna beat the bucks because we got lebron james bitch” and sure its arrogant, but its the fucking truth. But miami fans play the wizards and say, oh no, i wonder if we can beat these guys, and its just…annoying
Waiting for the Prodigal Son to Return KH12 BITCHES!!!!
In the Chemi-meter we trust!
thanks to SSR, I found out about a so called Cavs fan who became a Heat fan after the Decision, complete with creating a new account and everything. If you ever see him, he’s LBJ#6Heat, but he used to be CavsLeBronFan.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
Man, any NBA team can win on any night. That is just the way this league is now. It aint the 80's
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
well yeah, there are exceptions
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
or the 2010 SEATTLE STORM
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
Well well well
Look what the cat dragged in….
Who do you like for the Super Bowl?
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Pats, glad the 9ers are out--doh, how the fuck did Alex Smith's come through!!! Saints had him where we wanted him.
I don’t like the Giants all that much
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Pats for me too
I wanted the 49ers to win, just so I could boast that the NFC West is the only division to put all 4 teams in the Super Bowl since 2001. For all the people who insult it.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
It does have that rep, but 9ers will be strong next year again. I don't like that maniac coach of theirs...
put his teams are sound on fundamentals. No missed tackles, disciplined—can’t say that about the Saints D all the time, I know Lynch run but Spag may change all that.
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Let's see.
Rose was consistently and aggressively trapped every time he brought the ball up. Thibs saw no issue with continually running a pick and roll offense so even when Miami wasn’t trapping on purpose there was an extra defender there to help at all times.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
chess match?
only Spo plays with 3 queens
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 29, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs
LOL rec'd
"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.
by WalmartSecurity on Jan 29, 2012 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
HEY NOW
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
i dont care if we lose
i dont care if lebron drops 40 somehow
i dont care if wade goes insane from downtown
or if battier shuts down everyone on the bulls
but if eddy ‘the big mac’ curry out plays boozer……HEADS SHALL ROLL
Waiting for the Prodigal Son to Return KH12 BITCHES!!!!
In the Chemi-meter we trust!
by piccolomair on Jan 29, 2012 1:39 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Amnesty, Amnesty
seriously I cant see it
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
but if eddy ‘the big mac’ curry out plays boozer……HEADS SHALL ROLL
yeah someone should be fired if that happens. I just can’t see it or even imagine how that could happen.
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
I expect BS like the playoffs
like games 2-5
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
If the game's close, you can be sure that the refs will tilt it.
"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.
Game 1 was called very well, no one had an adavantage or superstar treatment and we blew them out
Not that we would again, but still the refs were maybe the worst I’ve seen in some time, So many times the Bulls come close with momentum a whistle right on cue that kills the momentum. Some said that you have to play through it but still thats extremely difficult to do so… Playing against the heat and the refs games 2-5 were like reruns.
We come close get some momentum, refs call BS or no call something momentum killed heat come out on top…
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
I honestly don't even care about this game
I just want our guys to get healthy at this point. Everyday it seems someone new is getting on the injury list.
Formerly macjack09
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"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
by Saukrates on Jan 29, 2012 1:45 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
you do care
You just don’t want this game to be today.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
I expect to meet them in the ECF
If we lose this game I’m pretty sure we still hold the reigning record in the East. But I can’t gauge how good we really against them with a hobbled Rose, Gibson, and RIP and Deng and Watson being out.
Formerly macjack09
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
meh
we crushed them last season just to be crushed later. Winning or losing this game means nothing.
That said I would love to see a W
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 29, 2012 1:51 PM CST up reply actions
i think the bulls need to build their confidence and keep the #1 seed
the game means something, it just doesn’t predict the future.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 29, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
LeBron sat in the locker room on Friday night to watch Rose torch Milwaukee.
To the players it’s gotta be fun to go match up against a team that’s your equal in terms of talent when every week you’re blowing out fools by 20.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
“torch Milwaukee”?
The same Milwaukee whose very own Drew Gooden had his way with the Lakers?
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Wow that's so relevant to the fact that Derrick Rose scored 34 points against the Bucks
And that LeBron James watched that game in the locker room.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
it is
think about it
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The Bulls are not equal to the Heat in terms of talent.
Its feasible to argue that DRose will be the third best player on the floor today. Either way, Miami has more talent and has three of the four best players in this game. The Bulls have a better defense and more depth, though.
The Bulls were the better team(albeit slightly) last year in every circumstance except one.
When Miami put Lebron on Derrick in the 4th quarter of those playoff games. I really want to see how the Bulls utilize PASSING to defeat that strategy rather than dribbling. We won’t see the Heat employ that strategy unless it’s a tight game late, so I am hoping for at least that much.
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
As "Master of the Universe" can't you make Luol and CJ be ready to play too?
Get ready for that 7th banner Chicago...it's '90-'91 all over again!
But YOOOOOOU HAAAVE THE POWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!
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 29, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
The only reasons that I will be upset in this one is if the officials are crap and/or we don't play with great effort
Would rather lose to these bums now than in may
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 2:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Actually I want the bulls to win because I always want the heat to lose
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jan 29, 2012 2:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
shit, CJs wrist injury...
any word on how bad is it?
I hate Magic Johnson
Trying to sound like Stephen A lately
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
He always sounds uncomfortable…as if he’s trying to be someone he’s not.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
I'm worried about this game.
I just watched highlights of DRose from last game against the Bucks and he really did look hampered by the toe, despite the 34 points. He’ll be going up against a really good defense without his wingman, Deng, and it’s likely he’ll have to have the best performance of his career for the Bulls to win against Wade, Bron and Bosh.
unless boozy and noah decide to show up
but ur right, hes going to need a big game tonight.
This ABC/ESPN pre game show is really awful
Signed,
Captain Obvious
Brousarrd is a joke
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
No they need people who know how to talk about basketball.
Magic Johnson is a clown and has been since he worked for NBC in the 90s, Jon Barry’s only skill is comparing Derrick Rose to Jordan every five seconds and Broussard is just a douche.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 29, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
I don't remember CJ
hurting his wrist. Why do injuries keep happening to this team? Don’t have a good feeling about this game but hoping for the best.
Rose is going for 40
hear it here 1st. I would say 50, but they’d probably put LeQueen on him after 30pts or so
"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.
i hope rose makes them pay for putting LeTrash on him
this is where rip needs to come up big.
Dude
Even Queens wear rings.
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
the smaller ones, yes. as in, "Congratulations for winning your division!"
"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.
So how many goaltends (blocks) leduouche will have
Over/Under 1.5
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Don't forget how many times he'll get away with a travel
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 29, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
10 times a game
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Rose to be fair does the same before a layup
But he doesn’t travel when he does it
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Did anyone just hear Chris Brussard's sarcastic "Yeah, that's interesing...I'm taking the Heat's offense."
C’mon man…you’re the guy who picked the Clippers
"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.
they are getting so snarky
"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.
Sick of Magic johnson's slurping
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
He picks the Clippers over the Nuggets
How dumb is that
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
The enemy of my enemy is my friend...
for the love of everything good about the NBA, which isn’t much these days, I really want to see you guys smack these clowns in the mouth today.
Hey there, I’ve seen you all over the place
YOU READY FOR THE CAVS? CAUSE THEY’RE GONNA BRING IT
The WNBA is all about the game of basketball. No overblown hype, no despicable personalities, no outrageous amounts of money, no mugging halftime analysts, and no poisonous animosities. Just the finesse and effort of basketball. If that isn't interesting to people, then people just aren't interested in basketball.
We're ready..
we’re ready for the ridiculous flopping of Sideshow Bob and the disgusting amount of whistles Kyrie Irving will get in Boston while we get nothing.
by sexyscottish on Jan 29, 2012 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
he's not in Chi town
they’re playing Miami.
and I will never worry about Curry.
by KT on Jan 29, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
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