Bulls 76, Hawks 74
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 3, 2012 9:35 PM CST
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PrintRecap coming. Fantastic fight for that comeback win, a game showing why the Bulls are so formidable, yet are still quite flawed.
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One of the worst basketball games I have ever seen
totally redeemed by the win
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:36 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
agreed
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 3, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
totally?
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 3, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
i'll feel differently in the morning
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
exactly.. I hated basketball at halftime
I love basketball after the end..
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
WOW... i mean ... i thougth the bulls wouldnt even crack 60 at one point
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
Funny I think our lack of playmakers sans DRose was totally exposed
I mean playmaker #2 is probably Hamilton and #3 is Watson both were out and that kept us tight (well and Noah had his worst healthy game since his rookie year, while Boozers jumper was off).
DRose is MVP though—and this proved it. Lebron’s stats are better and he’s great and Durants monster but Rose makes something out of absolutely nothing and is playing 2 ways now 100% of the time.
One last thing I hope in rePlays thibs reminds Luol to dunk that last shot…
The kid's out of this world. He's got Allen Iverson speed, Jason Kidd's vision, Chauncey Billups' shooting ability and Michael Jordan's athleticism. How do you guard that? - Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
by majoyenrac on Jan 3, 2012 10:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
speaking of noah, healthy -
what was with the wrap on his elbow? has he been wearing that before? i noticed it and wondered whether something was bothering him.
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 3, 2012 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm
This game was so abysmal I started zipping through wars 2-3 and didn’t catch that.
I sure hope to God he’s not hurt again
The kid's out of this world. He's got Allen Iverson speed, Jason Kidd's vision, Chauncey Billups' shooting ability and Michael Jordan's athleticism. How do you guard that? - Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
by majoyenrac on Jan 3, 2012 11:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
TRADE NOAH, BOOZER, AND KORVER
PATHETIC
HOW COULD BOOZER BE ON THE BENCH THE ENTIRE 4TH QUARTER A-MOTHERFUCKING-GAIN?
"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais
by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 3, 2012 9:36 PM CST reply actions
trade him or play him? make up your mind lol
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
lol
Why don’t you ask Thibs? He had 11-9 in 27 minutes, and was the only guy not AFRAID to take shots in the first half. He played pretty good defense too. I think Boozer was the LEAST of the problems this game.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
DA BULLS!!!!!!!!!
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
It's now official
maryjblige Mary J. Blige
Derrick Rose is the truth.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Jan 3, 2012 9:36 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
yup sheek was huge. deng & derrick business as usual
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
I watched Lebron NOT do last night what Rose did tonight
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Jan 3, 2012 9:37 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
So Rose>Lebitch
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
That complete offensive collapse for 3 quarters was hard to watch.
But man am I glad I stuck that one out. Asik’s big 4th quarter blocks, man that guy is a stud.
I’ll say this — as pitiful as our offense was, at least we held them to the same. And where last year most games like this were a loss, at least they found some will to fight back and win. Every team will have the occasional terrible night, no matter who they are.
WWCD? CDGAF.
I heard "Lu-tenant Deng" from Stacey today. That was awesome
I’ll start calling him that from now on
but it's gone! why??
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, i've heard it a few times
i like it!
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
Derrick is the best player in the league. I'm sold.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Jan 3, 2012 9:38 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
no doubt
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Jan 3, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
You're going to have a tougher and tougher time arguing against it
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
that play in the final minutes he jumped so high I thought he would dunk with his knee
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
I bet he meant to dunk it
But then he’s like “oh fuck”
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
'oh fuck I wee-nt too high'
"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.
by Brigade17 on Jan 3, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Luol Deng >>>>>>> Joe Johnson
Also, did Sonty call this or what?
Ronnie Brewer’s jumpshot is falling and not sure if that’s a good thing. Brewer’s disciplined enough to not jack up bad shots, so getting over-confident isn’t a concern. What’s of concern is teammates kicking out to him for too many bailouts. He’s hit all three of his 3s this season and is 2-for-6 on long-2s (.722 eFG% on 16-plus -footers). It’s not much of a sample, but a little over two long jumpers a game in limited playing time. Again, they’re not bad spots to shoot, but we don’t want him becoming an option on the perimeter in which his teammates have too much confidence.
http://www.blogabull.com/2011/12/31/2672481/bulls-114-clippers-101-point-guard-showcase-in-slop-city
Pat Riley is the devil.
Definitely not a good shooting outing by Brewer
but not a lot of other Bulls’ players shots were falling too. Which has me worried in a couple ways: he’ll think that he should still take baseline, mid-range J’s, and that he shouldn’t be any more aggressive to the hoop.
he was about as solid at the SG defender as we had..."korger"r was crap tonight
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
KK is always crap - actually he was above his own standards tonite
but Brewer is better than he played tonite
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think they passed it to him because they were overconfident in his shot
Do you think things would have gone any different if Brewer hadn’t been on a hot streak? What were they going to do, ignore the open man?
by runningman on Jan 3, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
All I know is that Ronnie Brewer gets left open 17 feet from the basket for a reason
Maybe you’re right and kicking it out to Brewer was the only option on some plays, but when the Bulls do that, the result is either a low percentage shot or a complete reset of the offense. I think there were times when Rose kicked it out to Brewer when attacking and trying to force a whistle might have been a better option.
Pat Riley is the devil.
I don't deny that he's going to return to his career norms
or only slightly above. I just don’t agree that there’s any negative to him actually making the shots. If his teammates go to him more because he’s hitting it, they’ll go to him less when he starts missing.
Box score
1st 3 quarters – total of 42 points
4th quarter – 34 points
Wow.
I feel like there is something we can all bring to this conversation.
From now on, the thing that you should bring is silence.
man. what a fucking mess
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
So when do the Bulls fire Neil Funk?
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 3, 2012 9:39 PM CST reply actions
LMAO!
I could totally see him doing it while trashing on someone.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
corso did it and got off with an apology
not sure if it was actually the funniest thing ever or if I was just drunk
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Trollololololol!
"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.
Sideline hugs!
We play on the "bad" side of town, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
by ChiSoxRox on Jan 3, 2012 9:40 PM CST reply actions 11 recs
"now get back on those treadmils"
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 3, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
aren't they stationary bikes?
"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.
Who cares?
As long as they’re workin!
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 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Geez. Derrick and Deng have to play tomorrow night.
Must be nice to sit on the bench the whole 2nd half.
Rose and Deng
Both played 44 minutes tonight…….they are gonna have dead legs tomorrow.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Deng is so fun to watch on defense. Absolutely smothering.
by rinconen on Jan 3, 2012 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
that one on one Joe Johnson tried on him and he kept moving his 30 feet arms in front of JJ
that was nasty. JJ didn’t know where to go
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
It was so nice of Atlanta to be...Atlanta in the 4th quarter.
Isolating Joe Johnson was a failure in the playoffs, let’s do it again!
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
still their best option, and he was hitting
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Hitting what?
The rim? He was 3-17.
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
at the end he hit a couple big ones
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
No he didn't.
He hit ONE shot. He was 2-12 going into the 4th.
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 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yea that air ball at the end
was huge.
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 3, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
that fadeaway when Deng tied the game. that gave us a scare. But truth be told, this team is COLD BLOODED
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yes sir!
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
Wow
He looked like he played a decent game just watching it not lOoking at the stats, I know heifers late buckets but I was thinking all night JJ and Horford look like a solid tandem and wow how nice it is that Josh Smith despite the talent is not on my Bulls.
The kid's out of this world. He's got Allen Iverson speed, Jason Kidd's vision, Chauncey Billups' shooting ability and Michael Jordan's athleticism. How do you guard that? - Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
by majoyenrac on Jan 3, 2012 11:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Josh Smith was the one that hit a couple shots that kept them with the lead.
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
guess i saw the wrong dude
no HD tonite lol
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
Haha,
sorry my bad, didn’t know.
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
I was actually most impressed with Deng's footwork
he was keeping them moving and staying in front of Joe. I’ve honestly never seen Deng move like that, not even guarding Lebron. Usually on Lebron, he plays so far off that he doesn’t have to move quickly.
MVP!
of today’s game.
"Freeze it!... now roll it!" -Stacey King, greatest analyst ever.
He really does look like Rango
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
even in a ugly game like this
Luol 21pts, 8 boards
Rose 30pts, 7 ast
Asik, 9 boards, 3 steals, a bunch of stat-less big plays including that “check-the-video,ref” play
he looks like hes in great shape
i dont understand why hes playing so horribly
Headbands not allowed
really, he can't run..he looks so tired after a quarter.
His body looks athletic, but his cardio is out of sync.
by chicagoallday on Jan 3, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
everybody knows that he smokes weed in the offseason
by chicagoallday on Jan 3, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
i dont know that its the weed..i just think he is overrated... and should be traded before teams figure it out
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
his cardio just looks below average compared to last year,he's having trouble
running up and down the court. that’s all
by chicagoallday on Jan 3, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
he looks like that at the beginning of every season.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 3, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
why is that, eliminating all that toxic weed residue from his system...heh?
by chicagoallday on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
um no
last year he was playing near all star level to start the year.
Bulls when Keith Bogans, err, Rip Hamilton scores 6 or more points:
3-1
He keeps mistiming his jumps
by like, a ton
"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.
16 minutes today...
Glad I traded for him in fantasy!
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
had some non-bulls fans over and they were cracking up at Stacey's calls lol
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
Beep-Beep!
"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 was thinking he is great
Two yrs ago he was way too hawk harrelson esque for lack of a better word and kept doing his sayings like hard hat lunch pail like 400 times a game, now it’s like twice at most and it makes all the difference bc he is good with the telestrator and naturally funny.
The kid's out of this world. He's got Allen Iverson speed, Jason Kidd's vision, Chauncey Billups' shooting ability and Michael Jordan's athleticism. How do you guard that? - Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
by majoyenrac on Jan 3, 2012 11:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Noah and Boozer
Got to play better against the better teams.
God I love our bench players…
Just weeun..
Tonight was the definition of depth. Miami couldn't come from behind with 3 bench players out there.
by rinconen on Jan 3, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
miami can get fucked.. Our bench = awesome
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
they also wouldnt need to lol
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
Their could have used a good replacement for Wade
in their loss against Atlanta last night. He was pretty bad.
I agree Noah played bad
but when he started to energize a bit the refs screwed him with 2 wtf fouls. That said he needs to be more consistent
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
i think thats it... at this point if he is the "real deal" next "rodman" he has to be more consistant
i think he is definitly valuable… but overpaid
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
The next Rodman? No one in the universe is comparing Noah to the greatest rebounder in NBA history.
He just needs to stop fouling and remember how to time his jumps.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Who's talking about Kevin love?
Seriously if love improves defensively he might against all odds be the best pf in the game today, he’s a great rebounder can shoot all over the court and is just tough…
The kid's out of this world. He's got Allen Iverson speed, Jason Kidd's vision, Chauncey Billups' shooting ability and Michael Jordan's athleticism. How do you guard that? - Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
by majoyenrac on Jan 3, 2012 11:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm a west coaster and missed the 1st quarter as I drove home
Was Noah guarding a power forward again to start the game? If so, it is a tough matchup as Noah is more center than power forward, which may explain looking slow and picking up early foul trouble
yay for west coast fans!
Noah is having issues defending either position these days. Getting stretched by 4s, getting owned by 5s..
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry to say this is true
Noah’s hand is always right in the guy’s face as the shot arcs over the hand and into the basket. It’s really weird how good fundamental defense seems to result in the ball going in every time.
Too bad, nobody on the hawks knows the
heimlich maneuver
They know the Heinrich maneuver!
Schindler's List is, at the most basic level, a remake of Jurassic Park... ~Zizek
by THEKILLERWHALE on Jan 3, 2012 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
Well guys, I think we should have no problem beating the Heat this year
We clearly just showed that WE have a 4th quarter.
"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.
it was like that in the reg season last year too
but we were the ones with no answers on game 5 last quarter
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
'twas a joke
ha-ha and all 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.
So if orlando doesn't want Deng
and we make the Howard trade, I think our big three, our core of Rose/Deng/Howard would be amazing.
Let us cavort like the Greeks of old! You know the ones I mean.
i love the thought of that
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
but obviously they'd include deng
Walk the talk, Bulls.
After watching him this season
There is no way they don’t want him.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
after watching him LAST season
Walk the talk, Bulls.
except that: why wouldn't Orlando want Deng?
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
Turkoglu is actually playing pretty well
at least the Bulls wouldn’t be getting a total stiff back.
because he is a big contract.
i was mentioned during the lockout, they likely wouldn’t want 2 long term contracts (Deng/Noah) and would probably want cap relief. Deng looks really good, but he isn’t a 1st option player, I think that would be an issue with Orlando they’d get no franchise player back from Chicago. SO likely it would be Noah and cap relief in Turkoglu.
Let us cavort like the Greeks of old! You know the ones I mean.
by hedonism bot on Jan 3, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
you are forgetting one thing
Luol is awesome
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
i don't know why im trying to marginalize Deng
Go Deng, Go Bulls!
Let us cavort like the Greeks of old! You know the ones I mean.
by hedonism bot on Jan 3, 2012 11:41 PM CST up reply actions
I could've sworn my pants weren't all white when I put them on this morning...
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:43 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Noah, unlike Boozer can at least come up with a good play to redeem a shitty night.
That was disgusting basketball and since the Bulls play tomorrow I’m guessing we’ll see another spectacle of shitty play. Hooray for Derrick Rose and defense!
yeah but Booz had 9 boards and Noah 4
they both sucked tonite
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
I thought Boozer played decent,
he just didn’t play that much…
I think of Joakim Noah every time I catch a fish.
by HillBULLy Deluxe on Jan 3, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
Booz had good plays during the game
when he was rebounding and the only one even willing to attempt a shot. Noah gave nothing until the next to last play.
yeah i interpreted his benching in the 4th as tibs wanting korver for 3s
to erase a big deficit and not being able to afford two bad defenders in a tight game
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
he does play well against shit teams I noticed
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, remember that OKC game last year he dropped 25 plus?
Remember in the ECF when he was our best offensive player for games 3 and 4?
But he sucks.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
or the first half of this game compared to the rest of the team?
A true friend stabs you in the front - Oscar Wilde
Or step on 30 gym bags
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 3, 2012 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
and with the ball
they missed some shots they normally make – lots of them
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
What was awesome is that it didn't effect their defense.
At All. Its hard holding any team to 74 points.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 3, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Just want to point out that nobody's giving credit to Korver
He had a team-high +18 despite shooting 0-3 on 3-pters. He may not have been hitting, but his presence gave Rose and Deng the spacing they needed to make the plays they did in the 4th.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Jan 3, 2012 9:44 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
He redeemed himself
Until we get Rip back
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Korver is on my shit list
But not as much as Noah….even with that last pass.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Korver needs a confidence boost or something. He passed up some shots in the 4th.
I can understand Taj being afraid to shoot, but Korver should literally shoot the ball everytime he has a good look.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
True
But he’s still got to actually make those open 3 pointers. A well-spaced miss doesnt help your team come back.
I bet he's coasting
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Here's my overreaction for today's game
Noah, Booz, and Taj <Dwight Howard.
Willing to give the entire team except for Rose, Deng, Asik and Rip for him.
Is that enough of an overreaction?
"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.
by Brigade17 on Jan 3, 2012 9:45 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Who needs to move your feet when you have 25 foot arms?
"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'd actually make that trade
unfortunately, Magic won’t
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jan 3, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The Magic clearly don't wanna wee-un too
"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.
can we agree to pay part of his contract?
luxury tax would be worth it for damn sure if you had a starting lineup of Rose, Rip, Deng, Asik, and Howard.
"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.
don't know if that's an option
doubt it, but a man can dream, right?
"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.
Nobody can stop us from giving him money directly
I started a fund for Mirotic’s buyout in the game thread, but i’m willing to transfer those 5 dollars to the Howard fund.
lol HOWMER would be an interesting frontcourt
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:54 PM CST up reply actions
no, that's a no brainer
so much so that Orlando wouldn’t do that
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Did this game remind anyone else of last years loss to ATL
but reversed. I think we were up by 19 in that one too. ha!
by rocky_mountain_bull on Jan 3, 2012 9:45 PM CST reply actions
this reminded me of game 1 vs pacers
when bulls went up with under a minute left in that game i knew the bulls were gonna win. while i wasn’t as confident in this one… it was a similar feeling moment.
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
Also fuck Neil Funk. He's like an unholy combo of Hawk Harrelson and Ron Santo, only somehow dumber and more senile than Hawk
And more blind than a dead man.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 9:45 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
No, Funk has been terrible for a while now.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
lolol
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he's the worst
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
So through the first few games I was afriad that the Bulls being the best regular season team last year
would mean we’d have a target on our backs, and every team would get up to play us. Which has been more or less true (Griz excluded(.
HOWEVER, what I didn’t anticipate was our newfound top-dog status getting into the opponent’s domes so much. We are positively living of missed freethrows and lost composure of the other team when we start to run. The other team starts to shake like me when I flop trips at a poker table.
It’s great. It’s already gotten us two wins. Here’s hoping it continues.
Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN
Thibs looks high in the post game.
Eyes barely open.
He yells all game
Im suprised he can talk right now
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
He needed so of Noah's summer fun after how pissed he was gonna be this game
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Boozer's fine
It’s stupid as hell to talk about him and Noah not playing. This was a unique situation. You can’t judge players based on games when you’re down big like that. Thibs was obviously trying to switch things up. The one concern is how omer is such an awesome rebounder/basket protector. Noah’s still great, but Omer does things that demands more playing time (catching a pas is not one, unfortunately)
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
yeah i mean everyone was terrible for 3 quarters
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
that last play was fucking awesome.
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 3, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
So fucking awesome
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
sucked
Schindler's List is, at the most basic level, a remake of Jurassic Park... ~Zizek
by THEKILLERWHALE on Jan 3, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
he's got a penchant for
running with the hot lineup for the whole game. It worked this time.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 3, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
A unique situation??
I guess the playoffs were a unique situation too right? No he’s on the bench because he’s a liability on defense and a “dumb foul” prone player.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Then why was Noah on the bench in both situations too?
I like how people can explain away Noah, but Boozer is a bum.
Except the play of Boozer/Noah was one of the main reasons why we were down big
Taj/Asik clearly outplayed them tonight, and it’s perfectly fair to call them out on that.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Taj/Asik can't score in an empty gym
Play those guys 35 minutes a night and tell me how thing go. The bottom line is that all of our big men supply different needs. Tonight we needed Taj and Asik a bit more. For some reason people want to dwell on Boozer’s shortcomings constantly
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
You need to stop. Seriously.
That is a lot of money sitting on the bench when it matters and it’s not because of matchups. Good Lord
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I don't need to stop anything
It’s my opinion.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
Well knock your self out. It's your opinion
And I’ll keep disagreeing with it.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
How hard is it to understand?
Those two have the capabilities to spark a team, and they did just that tonight, and same thing with the GSW game. They play great defense, but yes, they suck at offense.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Is this the first game Boozer has not played in the 4th qtr?
Yes or no? If te answer is no then how in the hell is it about matchups and special cases like Juice is implying? You guys are amazing me with the Boozer defense bs. Unbelievable. We’re now making excuses why 80 million dollars worth of player is continually getting benched now?
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Has this the first time it's happened to Noah?
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
Who talking about Noah???
Not me. I’m not making excuses for him. That’s not what we’re even talking about
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
But he must suck then too, right?
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
Well then why is all the hate on Boozer?
Boozer to Noah hate comment ration… 3:1.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
come on Dils
the Bulls knew Booz wasnt playing D any better than that when they hired him. And they didn’t have a lot of options
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
They were sitting on the bench in a blowout going into the fourth
Thibs was switching things up. Asik and Taj are not starting caliber players in this league 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 3, 2012 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
taj no. Asik, if he can ever get a semblance of an offensive game... maybe (but probably not)
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Depends on who his power forward is
Asik can definitely start next to someone like Amare. There are plenty of starting Centers that don’t give much more than Asik.
Juice...
Boozer is on the bench because he’s a detriment. You can have your opinions on why they aren’t playing but you don’t get to live in a dream world. Boozer is what he is. He isn’t on the court when it matters most and that trend didn’t start today.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
well he didnt play at the end because like any coach should ...he keep the team that made the comeback,,, thats why Korger was there
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Ding Ding Ding!!!
Boozer didn’t play bad by any means tonight.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
He needed 13 shots to score 11 points, that's bad.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
Stats are all that matters then?
Boozer was as aggressive these last two games as he was in December/January last year, and that’s great to see. Nor has he played that bad of defense these last two games. I counted THREE LOB PASSES when Taj was in, but none when Boozer was.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
??? i think you can make that argument to almost all the bulls through the 1st 3 qrts.... i mean that he may have pout him back in the rotation..same as noah who had 2 fouls left for the 4th.... but the coach keep the team that made the comeback
they were clicking the best
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Boozer was more aggressive than most nights.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
i prefer him that way .... that just totally dissapearing and loosing confidence...he just needs to keep trying..and also try some defense....
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I'm saying.
His shots just weren’t falling, but it was good to see him aggressive, rebounding, and playing at least average defense.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Boozer will never be worth his contract
and if the Bulls completely switched him out for Taj it would make no difference, in fact I wouldn’t be surprised if they were a better team for it.
Currently the best thing Boozer does is give this team depth and for a team that has trouble scoring he brings some relief, but again for his contract, they can get better options.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
that's not truth
you don’t get many players better than booz for that money
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
Taj makes a fraction of what Boozer does
and overall is just as effective.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
that's just not true. he's a good defender and a bad shooter
above average bench guy and that’s it.
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
Well, let me load up 2k12 and trade myself one of those better options
by runningman on Jan 3, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Obviously you can't trade him
because he’s overpaid and no ones wants him for the contract.
Further showing his value.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
lol, neither will Chris Bosh, and if you can find one championship team that hasn't had an overpaid p[layer, be my guest.
And the Taj making us better… lol. Look at the best lineups this year, and the best from last year. How many have Boozer in them?
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
Not following your logic
So because every team has an overpaid player, that excuses Boozer….
And as far as best lineups from this year/last year, I don’t remember Boozer being the catalyst very often if ever, but I do remember Boozer being out and the Bulls not missing a beat in his absence.
This team is about Derrick, Luol, and the defensive intensity. Boozer as Ive said, is just good for providing depth.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Then say that, don't say Taj starting makes this team better.
Because that’s just blatantly wrong.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
I said they would even out
and that Taj COULD provide enough overall ability to improve this team.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And every single piece of evidence is 100% against that.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
Like the evidence that Thibs
sits Boozer during crucial situations ?
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, like against Sacramento?
Wait, he didn’t sit. How many times do I have to say this? He sits when Taj sparks the team.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I'll say this
Boozer is very good at showing up against weak opponents
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 3, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
Just did this math...
Booz against plus 500 teams last year-16.7 points points per game.
Under 500-19 points per game.
Yeah, not that much of a difference.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
2 pts is a pretty big difference
what was the fg% difference?
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 3, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah but I'm guessing most players post better stats against bad teams than they do against good teams.
It’s simply logical.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Not D-Rose
http://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9816#more-9816
and its just an observation. People want pump up Boozer when he has good games against Sacramento and Memphis but we need him to show up against the Miami’s and Atlanta’s.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 3, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
And hes flat out not good
against good teams who routinely run offensive plays RIGHT AT HIM for easy scores.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
Well one would think if anyone's gonna be an exception, it's the reigning MVP
I also remember reading that Rose is one of the few players who has a better adjusted +/- against top teams.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Did you notice that Taj is one of the worst in the league
against top defenses? Boozer is obviously somewhere in the middle. So anyone wanting to replace Boozer because he’s not killing the top teams, should be even more afraid of going to Taj, who’s performance dropped off more than 220 out of 239 players.
Nothing is more
frightening than Boozer attempting to play defense while hoisting up long jumpers on the offense end.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 11:46 PM CST up reply actions
nothin else opened up on the lane..
ugh i hate giving excuses to him because he should ahve done better anyways….
One thing though… si that he was hurt not having a decent pick/roll play for him
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 11:52 PM CST up reply actions
He is not quick enough to drive the lane
That has nothing to do with if the lane is open or not.
And he’s not athletic enough or use post moves to play with his back to the basket, hence the reason he gets to the foul line as little as he does.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 11:54 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe because better opponents probably have a better defense?
I didn’t look at that, and I’m too tired to do it now.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
He only sits when
Taj sparks this team?
That is definitely not correct.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
What's correct then?
That all of the Bulls best 5 man lineups are with Boozer in them?
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Bulls are best when Derrick
starts being more aggressive and the Bulls in general don’t run a deliberate half court offense.
If they were to replace Boozer it would be the same situation.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
oh, i get it.
the bulls lost to miami last year because they focused too much on an effective halfcourt offense when they should have placed more on Rose offensively and gotten better defensive starters
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
When did I ever say that was how
to beat Miami?
Their formula worked last season for most of the season because their overall depth would wear on their opponents and Derrick would come in for the offensive kill.
Against Miami, the overall talent level was too strong, especially with their wing players, forcing the Bulls to get help outside of Derrick which the Bulls could not get.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
...
When did I ever say that was how to beat Miami?
You said it made them better, which being better, is hopefully beating Miami.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
i broght it up because it contradicts your argument
that the bulls would be better with another defensive starter and more reliance on rose being aggressive.
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
Well it's not contradictory
because the Bulls at their best (last season) was not able to beat the Heat.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
Except that their best
includes Boozer. I’m unclear how going to a less effective lineup would make them more capable of beating the Heat.
Their best has nothing to do with Boozer
That’s why Thibs benches him in late game situations (please watch the playoffs last season for further reference)
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 11:45 PM CST up reply actions
As much as I don't really like the guy,
the Bulls are better with him as a starter. It was proven last year. With that being said, I don’t really trust him to play in the 4th qtr of any close games (or when we’re trying to come back like this). And that’s a bit sad. If the Bulls are already in control of the game, sure leave him out on the floor.
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
*like in this game
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
...
Boozer being out and the Bulls not missing a beat in his absence.
Come again? The Bulls were 16-10 without him. That means they were 46-10 with him. I’ll take the 46-10.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
*47-12 with.
15-8 without.
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 3, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not in this argument either.
Just wanted to make that correction.
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
If I remember correctly
Wasn’t Noah and Boozer out ?
So the Bulls were forced to play shorthanded.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
They played 3 games while missing both of them.
Went 2-1 in that stretch.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
I had it saved
the record of the Bulls when both missed games. But I think it’s at work. They didn’t both miss many games together tho, only a few.
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
TAJ is no bulls started unless he develops solid midrange jumpshot.
which it bothers me he hasnt yet
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
'04 Pistons
Rip Hamilton was the highest paid player on that team at $6.5 million.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Nesterovic had the 3rd highest salary on that team, I'd consider that an overpay.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
$6 mil for a guy who can competently play C isn't an overpay when you consider how few good centers there are in the league
Pat Riley is the devil.
Ok, I'll give you that one too, but I wasn't planning on you looking these up dangit!
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
lol...nice come back
i still think nesterovic was overpaid…but they had to sign him back them as there were few Cs available for the spurs to go after..]]Bigs are consistant hit/miss when it comes to overpaying
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
that team was the exception to a lot of rules
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
And of course, there's nothing wrong with how Noah is playing?
That’s pretty clear Boozer hate.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
I never said a word about Noah. That's not what the conversation is about
No one was even talking about either of those guys until Juice decided to explain why Boozer isn’t playing
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Well then no, it's not the first time it's happened to Booz.
Because when he’s not hitting on offense, Taj is in for defense. Is that so hard to understand?
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
So Taj is in for defense during a comeback tonight???
Is that what you’re saying? No Taj is on the floor because he’s more dependable than Boozer. Because Boozer’s defense is so bad that his offense isn’t worth having on the court is critical junctures of games
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
lol
Because when Boozer is having a bad offensive game, it’s not worth having him in there. Must I point out the records from last year when Taj started over Boozer?
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
i thinnk with that statement you are taking cradit out of ROSE's play early last season...
by IIQuickSilverII on Jan 3, 2012 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
What?
October/November were arguably Roses two best months last year, and that was when Taj was starting.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Idk man
I’m not saying he’s the best player ever but this was a unique situation. Two days ago, reporters were writing about how he’s back, and on a mission. He was awesome. It’s clear that Thibs was going with a quicker lineup to counter the Hawks. That’s one of the strengths of the team, that we’re able to do things like that. No need to get down on Boozer for it. I’m sure he’ll play well tomorrow.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
He's going to have to.
Rose and Deng will be gasping for air by the 8 minute mark in the first quarter.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Hey I'm with you
I’m probably one of Boozer’s biggest supporters here along with you. But 11 points on 13 shots isn’t good enough production for him. At best, he’s a 0 on defense, so he absolutely needs to efficient on offense.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Did you notice the aggressiveness though?
And his defense has actually been very good for his standards this year.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
blaming boozer for not being officient on offense
in a game where the team was shooting like 29% for a good portion and ended at just under 34% isn’t fair. maybe that’s not what you’re saying exactly (and would be a reason for him to be on the bench at the end), but everyone was to blame so, whatever. i’m a big boozer supporter as well, and people do harp on stupid shit with him. this was a horrible game for everyone until the 4th… so we just went with the guys who were able to recover. nuff said.
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 played pretty damn well since the goldenstate fiasco
that ill let him have his bad days, so long as he A) remains healthy B) has more good games than bad ones in the post season…
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!
How isn't it fair?
Believe me, I know the whole team stunk tonight offensively, with the exception of Rose and Deng in the 4th. But Taj and Omer made up for their shitty offensive play with stellar defensive play, as they always do. Boozer and Noah have to be held to a higher standard.
Pat Riley is the devil.
I agree
I support Booz but not his best night
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Taj didn't play that well either
He was terrible in the first half, and in the 4th quarter played solid defense without doing much else. Asik was the only difference maker out of the big men.
I feel like Taj is regressing offensively. The defense is still awesome though.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
It was the same thing with Taj last year too
About once every two weeks he would have a couple nice plays and it would look like he was ready to make a leap offensively. Then he would follow that up by continuing to drop passes, brick jumpers and get called for traveling like he always does.
Pat Riley is the devil.
It's just odd considering how much love his shitty jumper gets.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it seems like his jumper has so much movement to it.
His body, I mean. It moves everywhere.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
Hes guiding it
Or hes thinking as the ball is coming, should i shoot it?
I don't doubt that he usually makes that shot in practice
Seems like more of a mental thing during games.
Yeah there's a lot of moving parts
Which of course means there’s a lot of things that can go wrong.
Pat Riley is the devil.
He took a dribble to his left and then shot in the first half
and I was ready to strangle him through the screen. His jumper is crappy when he’s standing still. it was ridiculous for him to even try that, when they needed a good shot so badly.
I think he needs to move in closer.
He seems to be taking too many that are beyond 15 feet.
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
Damn. You give Noah and Boozer every excuse in the world, but the first time Rose fucks up, you’re the first one in his ass.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
by macjack09 on Jan 3, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I put a bit more on Rose because he's clearly (by far) the best player on the team
I hold him to a higher standard. I know the other guy’s limitations, and to act like Taj and Asik are the shit, and Boozer and Noah suck, is incredibly shortsighted imo.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
I don't see anyone really acting like Taj and Asik are leagues ahead, just that they were huge tonight.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
I was responding to Mackjack
I know Asik and Taj were teriffic. Not denying that. But because they were good TONIGHT, doesn’t mean Boozer and Noah suck
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously?
PLENTY. Just goes to show how a fans mind is so jaded by contract size. If Asik were paid what Boozer was getting paid I’d love to see how you felt about him
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Okay strawman. I'll dignify that with an equally annoying response.
At least my mind isn’t so jaded by pretty looking offense that I don’t understand the relative importance of a big man’s defense against his offense in today’s game.
by Basketball on Jan 3, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm actually one of the biggest proponents of big man defense
It’s why I think Dwight Howard is the best layer in the game. You’re arguing with the wrong guy.
Thing is, the Bulls need all of their big men. To get mad at one, is to get mad at all of them. This team is not better without Boozer
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
I never once made that argument either???
I’m confused.. All I was doing was getting my obligatory support Asik post in and you jumped all over me.
This
Don’t think I jumped all over you. I’m way too happy to jump on anyone
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
In the 2nd quarter tonight
he bumbled two or three possessions away in a row. Somehow the ball hit the backboard when he was receiving a pass at his waist.
Asik was huge....
Taj was by no means “huge” he is brutal on offense and overrated on defense, the Hawks couldn’t hit the front side of a barn tonight either.
I think of Joakim Noah every time I catch a fish.
by HillBULLy Deluxe on Jan 3, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
Isn't that a heavy double standard?
I mean that’s very unfair if you think about it. Rose isn’t gonna be able to play like an MVP every night. No player can. So if he is, Boozer and Noah have to step up, especially Boozer because that’s what he was brought in for. I know they are limited, but so is Rose. He is by far the best player on this team, but to say he should have to pick up for Boozer and Noah more than they should pick up for him is clearly unfair. Especially if he’s doing his best to get them involved. I mean if its a bad night all around, its a bad night all around. But at the end of the day, we know Rose has twice the job that Boozer and Noah have having to be the primary scorer and facilitator for these guys.
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by macjack09 on Jan 3, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Well, I'm actually trying to focus less on Rose too this year too
But you may be right
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
Noah and Deng for Howard. I'm ready for this
And I LOVE Deng
I want to keep deng now
Fuck Turkeyglue since we probably have to take him
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
No, find a way to keep Deng. -thinks about Clips trade-
Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers
Bulls AND Clippers?
go away.
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
Eastern Confrence
1 Chicago 5 1 .833 - 2-0 3-1 0-0 1-0 96.8 87.2 +9.7 Won 4 5-1
2 Miami 5 1 .833 - 2-1 3-0 2-1 3-1 106.7 97.8 +8.8 Lost 1 5-1
3 Indiana 4 1 .800 ½ 2-0 2-1 2-1 4-1 95.0 89.0 +6.0 Won 1 4-1
4 Boston 3 3 .500 2 2-0 1-3 0-1 3-2 96.5 96.8 -0.3 Won 3 3-3
5 Atlanta 4 2 .667 1 2-0 2-2 2-0 4-1 95.0 85.7 +9.3 Lost 1 4-2
6 Orlando 4 2 .667 1 3-0 1-2 1-0 3-1 94.5 89.0 +5.5 Lost 1 4-2
7 Cleveland 3 2 .600 1 ½ 2-1 1-1 1-1 3-2 101.0 94.8 +6.2 Won 2 3-2
8 Milwaukee 2 2 .500 2 2-0 0-2 0-0 1-1 95.3 90.8 +4.5 Lost 1 2-2
oh man that game is goinf to be something
when do they play each other?
Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers
Thinks about the atlantic division winner being .500
and getting the 4 seed. ugh.
Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers
January 27 in Miami
February 23
April 15
We play on the "bad" side of town, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
I LOOOVE Cleveland in there.
Please don’t suck again, guys.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Especially that they would play the Heat right now
We play on the "bad" side of town, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
Did Indy beat anyone yet?
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
3 of the twitter trending topics are bulls related
Damn
LMAO at Kendall Gill trending.
Bulls when Keith Bogans, err, Rip Hamilton scores 6 or more points:
3-1
by anorexorcist on Jan 3, 2012 9:48 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Bulls only scored 26 in the first half and got the win.
hashtagUNfreakingBelievable
Walk the talk, Bulls.
and right up there as one of the worst O backup bigs in the NBA
and cemented that in the 1st half (and some of the second).
Bulls when Keith Bogans, err, Rip Hamilton scores 6 or more points:
3-1
Yeah but his defense trumps his bad offense
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
taj also has hands of stone
although he does seem to be able to grab it when i don’t expect him to, haha.
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 he had an offensive game
he’d be an all-star. As it is, his defensive value is enough to make him more valuable than tons of players with better offense.
Willpower is tangible!!!!
Fuck hollinger for not including it in his PER calculation
Chicago Green Lanterns!
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jan 3, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Chicago had problems with the Zone
Atlanta had problems with Omer Zone
Chicago win
by trig on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm re watching the 4th quarter 3 more times to erase the first 3 from memory.
by quest3300 on Jan 3, 2012 9:51 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
excellent idea
"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.
oops.
did i flag this? i was trying to rec it.
by binhythebull on Jan 3, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Did Asik tell the refs to watch the replay there in the 4th?
“You puny refs watch replay. Asik mad. Asik smash!”
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jan 3, 2012 9:57 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
BJ must not just be Derricks manager,
he’s mentoring him too. Derrick said BJ told him there comes times in games where he will need to take over so that’s what he did tonight.
he's deferential to a fault sometimes and I think that accounts for the slow starts
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
its kinda sappy
but i imagine they have sort of that “Jerry Mcguire” relationship….except rose is more like “SHOW ME THE SKITTLES!!!”
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!
by piccolomair on Jan 3, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Wow.. I cannot fucking believe our Bulls won!
How do we do that to decent teams like the hawks and lakers?
They defy logic some times. To my joy and amazement.
That is what an MVP does for a team.. Thats gotta be it!
That and a Turkish stone wall held together with Lu-Glue!
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 9:59 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Rose said he cursed
Mom gonna get him!
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
4th quarter point totals for the Hawks each time they've lost to Chicago in the past 2 years.
16, 21, 20, 15, 19, 15, 18
The hawk blog still think Rose overrated blah blah blah
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
And I still think Joe Johnson is terrible.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 3, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Do we really care?
Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers
by Xfactor26 on Jan 3, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
well
Just tell them that even with his new contract Rose still is cheaper than JJ
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
The Hawks are stuck in limbo
That’s fucked up lol
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Also
Hawks played like a team kinda…Until Smoove and Joe Johnson went back to their shit….They were better off playing T Mac lol
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
props to josh and joe for hitting clutch shots though
Walk the talk, Bulls.
JJ yeah, then he went iso too damn early and dribbled out the clock a few times
Josh should do nothing but dunks and play D, He is a dumbass sometimes lol
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
he cost them a ton
by ballstopping with bad 18 footers. each shot he takes from there is a shot taken away from horford or jj. if drew was smart he’d force things to run through teague and demand movement
I feel bad for atl to have him
They need to trade him somewhere get a decent big in return
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
he might have played shitty but they are a much worse team without him
even if they get a center. without that iso guy, no star pg…even horford playing in position isn’t going to add much more offense. you need a go to guy and unfortunately theres is him
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
I mean Josh
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
oh my bad.
in that case i agree
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
sports.yahoo.com/nba
Captain Clutch
Derrick Rose rallied the Bulls from 19 down to beat the Hawks.
Scores 30 points
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jan 3, 2012 10:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Can we please put a moratorium on quoting tweets that don't contain any substance whatsoever?
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Jan 3, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
how bout a "moratorium" on using big words for no reason
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
It's really not
Plus there’s no clear replacement word that means the same thing.
its a pretty big word. and you could say, "stop tweeting bullshit," for example
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
so because you have a 2nd grade reading level, we have to dumb ourselves down?
how about we cut the bullshit tweets and ignore the bullshit comments?
A true friend stabs you in the front - Oscar Wilde
by dantheman3k on Jan 3, 2012 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
man im just playing around
and, also, you’re doing a pretty bad job of taking your own advice
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 4, 2012 12:32 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Are you asking for a moratorium on moratorium?
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
bam
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
btw, it's not a tweet :)
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jan 3, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
it's on nbatv
same as the bulls game…
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
can we agree
rose and deng should get some hard earned rest in the second and third quarters tomorrow, regardless of score? i get the thibodeau system of driving his guys hard, but this shortened season is no joke
well, let's just hope the bulls can put em away early
and get rest that way..
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
that depends if they will play the quarters like shit again
The Bulls need a Memphis-like game tomorrow
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
I feel we need to develop a thibs meme-generator for playing deng
Bench needs more scoring, give Deng more minutes.
Missing our backup point guard, give Deng more minutes.
Looks like its going to rain, give Deng more minutes.
by chowder on Jan 3, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
LU DENG CLAN AINT NOTHIN TO FUCK WITH
Just wee-un.
by jesus christos on Jan 3, 2012 10:14 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Is it me
Or does Derrick Fisher’s jaw protrude really bad?
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
idk, but I do know that 70% of the Earth is covered in water, and the rest is Jeff Teague's teeth
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 9 recs
ha!
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
Somewhere, Russell Westbrook is sitting in a corner crying, and wondering why he can't be Derrick Rose
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:17 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
He'll sabotage another game trying
again. he will cost them a title imo
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Whast is your problem with Westbrook?
He’s volatile, but a hell of a player and the Thunder have as good a chance as any western team of winning the conference.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Whoa, it's joke man, chillax (But really, I'm not joking. He's crying right now. Facts, son)
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
he had a decent game today
Durant is the one who played like crap tonight 8-26, 19pts
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 3, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
heh
Rose had more points (17) than the Bulls scored in the first (15) second (11) and third (16) quarters.
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I left after halftime and just got home now
THIS CAN’T BE RIGHT?
Oh wait… we have Derrick MUTHAFUCKIN ROSE!
But seriously, huh?
Left the UC or like your home or something?
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
Sorry, yeah, left the house for a doctors appointment
Now I feel better lol
because of the doctor or the win?
Walk the talk, Bulls.
exactly
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
Night time doctors appointment you say?
Your wife believe that?
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 3, 2012 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Dr works for All State
wears tan pants
He took his what to where?!
by hlac on Jan 3, 2012 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
owned
McGrawDHBulls Mike McGraw
Pargo walked into Bulls locker room with middle finger extended (jokingly). He’s still very popular with former teammates.
Careful Jannero
You don’t want to throw away that team ambassador job you got lined up.
Pat Riley is the devil.
He's still popular?
He was popular?
Shit…
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
then came back to Hawks locker room still with the middle finger extended (not jokingly).
He’s not very popular with his new former teammates.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jan 3, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I'm I wasn't the only one who's mind exploded when Pargo was guarding Lucas
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
lol, yeah it was nutso
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
should've read *I know I wasn't
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
I expected the galaxy to collapse into a black hole
Yet I cringed and laughed at the same time
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
i hope ppl will be giving thibs credit
tmrw for the balls to call for rose as a decoy on the final play
by holla8283 on Jan 3, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
that was balls.. and brilliant!
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
i heard the game on the radio, so thanks for the link
i know noah had a bad game overall, but hes still one hell of a passer….that was not an easy pass at all if you ask me
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!
For everyone who hates on Rose' 3 pt shot
this game is why he needs it and shows how it helps the Bulls. The Bulls were dead in the water until Rose hit those 3s. Atl was packing the lane, the Bulls had no offense going. Rose hit some 3s, it opened up the lane for Rose to drive and start finding people. As soon as Rose hit those 3s Teague had to meet him at the 3 pt line and that opened up everything that happened after that. On the scoring play, Joe Johnson is so concerned with Rose past the 3 pt line he momentarily leaves Deng allowing Noah and Deng to connect on the winning score. Rose needs to keep taking that 3 pt shot
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 3, 2012 10:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Only problem I have with his 3s
He just need to know when to take them…That time was the time
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Its a tremendous weapon for him
He will only get better on when to shoot it
Truth
It’s a necessary weapon. It just needs to be deployed at the proper times. I think he’s figuring that out. Used it well tonight. (Aslo drove when he had to as well)
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
I sat here for 2 whole minutes trying to figure out who Aslo is before I realized you just can't spell
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Jan 3, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
LOL
No, I can’t :(
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
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
Agreed..
We have to learn to trust his shot. He’s the fucking MVP, and when it’s falling he is the most deadly assassin in the NBA. Teams get scared shitless when he’s hitting it and they collapse because from then on out he usually owns them.
Just weeun..
by Matt Hoogland on Jan 3, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
on doug thonus' site
theres these two podcasters, i forget their names, but you remind me of one of them…he hates kirk hinrich with a passion and recently argued the other guy about rose shooting 3s…..
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!
Truth
He has to be confident in that shot, and if it means that he takes it a little too much, i’ll live with that.
;)
chicagobulls Chicago Bulls
Hawks’ Al Horford: “We were right there with them. We dominated for most of the game, but then Derrick Rose happened.”
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:35 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
But I really liked that minimalist tweet just after the game
sportsguy33 Bill Simmons
The Bulls
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 3, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Daaaaaa Bulls!
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 3, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
moratorium! moratorium!
jk
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Him and Rose went on that USO thing together
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Would it be safe to say Asik is our best defensive big right now?
such a sick, effort-filled night. i still can’t believe we got him deep in the second round
Real hair?
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to be as bad a WCG Contributor as you are an announcer/authority on anything. Peace be with you. " (JoetheBoss)
Kobe is such a gunner
he has more shots than Gasol and Bynum combined. Kobe is 5/14. Gasol and Bynum 8/13.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 3, 2012 10:46 PM CST reply actions
Wow, just made it home from the game...
First 3 quarters were unimaginably horrid live…last quarter was nirvana.
Anyway I can see a replay of the game?
I was at work during it…
"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."
other than what they're going to show on the highlight reel, you don't want to
I've built myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." -Groucho Marx
by paddyfairview on Jan 3, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Good point.
"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."
If you can find just the fourth quarter
that’d be best.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 3, 2012 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
lol it looks like there's a replay on nbatv at 3am... haha
well 2am your time i guess…
LP broadband is free right now right? since it’s part of the free preview for league pass? other than that.. paddy is right.. you prob don’t even want to watch the first three quarters 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
Might be available on the archive on league pass.
Not 100% sure tho.
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
I nominate the up and under by Asik for the game recap photo.
On the J.R. Smith bandwagon until otherwise advised.
just got back from the UC
first 3 qtrs were brutal but that 4th though. D Rose does it again…Lu w. the game winning shot…what a day for Chi sports
Looked at halftime score
Oh, it’s one of THOSE games. Checked the final score: WIN?!?!?!? AHHHHHHHHH!!!
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
"one of THOSE games"
doesn’t really begin to describe it, lol. 26… points…
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
This shot went in...WOW
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
by jrobulls on Jan 3, 2012 11:14 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Rose practices those high bank shots
It looks worse in this picture than it did live. Still, it was a hell of a shot.
"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.
Remember when Rose used to use those push shots?
shudders
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2012 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
Whoa, HOW did he get that off? Unreal
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 3, 2012 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
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