Bulls at Charlotte Bobcats: Game Preview #29

by K_yle33 on Feb 10, 2012 2:39 PM CST

[Thanks to K_yle33 for today's game preview. Game thread up at 6:08. -yfbb]

The Bulls are currently in the midst of a pretty interesting week involving a 9 game road trip, all-star game appearances, injury updates, Will Ferrell introductions, and now ... the Charlotte Bobcats (sarcasm).

Chicago is 5-2 on their current road trip and just broke a NBA record for winning 3 road games by 20+ points. Given the fact that Charlotte is 3-22 and is a -13.7 in point differential, there is probably a good chance that Thib's defensive team (which was featured on NBA's BIG promotion) could make this a 4th straight game of winning by 20+ points. The way that the Bulls have been handling sub .500 opponents, and not playing down to their levels makes me more confident in their performance tonight.

Another reason to be confident is due to Charlotte's injury situation. They will be missing Gerald Henderson (out 2-4 weeks), D.J. Augustin, and Corey Maggette is also day to day with an injury . Henderson was the leading scorer with 22 pts (and 9 rebs) in a 95-89 Bulls win on Jan 21st.

However, Reggie Williams and Derrick Brown have been playing well lately. Then there is always B.J. Mullens...

via www.nba.com

Matchups: There is really no point in going through the matchups because the Bulls have the advantage across the board. But here is the expected starting lineup for the Bobcats: Kemba Walker, Reggie Williams, Tyrus Thomas, Boris Diaw, Byron Mullens (or Diop).

As for the Bulls injury news it is certain that Richard Hamilton will still not be suiting up and may not even be with the team (he is attending to a personal matter). Also, Derrick Rose is still day-to-day and a blow-out win against the Bobcats may be what he needs in terms of more rest. Although, you never know with Thibodeau (wow, that should be Blogabulls new Tagline). Since Hamilton's absence, C.J. Watson and Kyle Korver have had great shooting performances which could lead to possible participation in the NBA 3-point shootout; where they would be seeing Luol Deng! (more on him after the jump)

Probably the biggest news of the week is that Luol Deng was chosen for his 1st NBA All-Star Game. Congratulations Luol. Yes, the same Luolz that some of us were ready to trade for a 2nd round draft pick two summers ago just to have the CAP room to possibly get Lebron James. Wow, I personally, am so glad that didn't happen. Although Luol may not have the greatest numbers this season he is the 2nd most important player on a team with the best record in the NBA (OKC lost last night to Sac). He also should be making the all-defensive team, but that is for a different discussion at the end of the season. So, Luol, here's to you and your Luhawk!

via cdn2-b.examiner.com

In other news:

- Tyrus Thomas trade rumor - There apparently is a rumor floating around of a trade of Tyrus Thomas for Andray Blatche. Doesn't really affect us but just interesting that we still got a 1st round pick for Tyrus! Speaking of that, given their 3-22 record that draft pick is looking better and better!

- Reinsdorf has no interest in hosting an all-star game

- The Bulls only need 2 more wins for Thibs to be the head coach at the ASG!

Prediction - Byron Mullen's will definitely be Funk's target for this game. Not only does his porn mustache make him a target but his constant 20 foot jumpers will surely get Funk's attention.

Go Bulls, Enjoy the game, and lets get Derrick some rest!

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Comments

Ummm

Tyrus Thomas and Boris Diaw are on the same team, I think you meant Tyrus Thomas for Andre Blatche.

by zubba5 on Feb 10, 2012 9:38 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Thanks! I changed it... total brain fart.

by K_yle33 on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions

yeah he shit on mullens the entire time last time pretty much lol

i could certainly see a repeat performance.

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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 Feb 10, 2012 9:48 AM CST reply actions

What was he saying?

I was at that game and missed out on the Neil hate fest

by dakoose on Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

lol

don’t remember exactly, was just mainly talking about him constantly shooting jumpers.

by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST

by Jaina on Feb 10, 2012 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, he was jacking up

long 2’s Luol-style, circa VDN days.

by dakoose on Feb 10, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions

That's all Mullins does

he’s actually pretty good at it though.

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

by Prevenge on Feb 10, 2012 3:26 PM CST up reply actions

something like this

Stacey: And theres mullin with another shot, bulls have to contest those
Niel: Yea but stacey hes not even looking to go in the paint. I mean hes a 7 footer but its like allergic to contact or something…

on the other end

Niel: and rose dishes it to boozer
Stacey: Oooh Mouse in the house, boozers got the smaller man on him
Niel: And boozer fades and fires and pokes another one in from 15 feet, wow stacey boozer is making short work of this dreadful bobcats defense, that was a terrific move

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by piccolomair on Feb 10, 2012 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

It's actually kind of a fun little game trying to quickly figure out what player Neil will pick on

It’s usually quick and comes out of nowhere. All of a sudden he’ll change “Taking a shot” to “JACKING one up” or something like that, and then it’s on. He’ll almost always follow that up with a high pitched “WHAT is he DOING?” to Stacey, which is also the moment that I usually unleash the World’s biggest eye roll, sigh, and mute my tv.

Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.

by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 10, 2012 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

lol yes

this is pretty much spot on.

by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST

by Jaina on Feb 10, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions

I don't understand JR's reasoning for not wanting a Chicago all star game in that article.

There has to be something else in play making him not want to host one other than some season ticket holders would get their panties in a bunch because they can’t get tickets.

by bleigh82 on Feb 10, 2012 11:14 AM CST reply actions

Would you want to play for Thibodeau?

"Why can't Chapu be MVP of the league?" - Derrick Rose

by chapuforyou on Feb 10, 2012 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

I'm guessing it's that the NBA takes over the arena for a whole 9 days (or whatever it is).

So Reinsdorf wouldn’t be able to make money off of events/concerts, etc. during those days.

by arjoseph on Feb 10, 2012 4:36 PM CST up reply actions

trade-off

host the ASG, but then pay the luxury tax for ~~Taj and Omer~~/~~Dwight~~ /whoever, so the season ticket holders can a contender year in and year out. I promise they will be okay with it JR

by BigforkBullsFan on Feb 10, 2012 11:23 AM CST reply actions

*can watch a contender

by BigforkBullsFan on Feb 10, 2012 11:23 AM CST up reply actions

Can we just use this thread to make fun of Taj, you know, for old times sake?

"Why can't Chapu be MVP of the league?" - Derrick Rose

by chapuforyou on Feb 10, 2012 12:59 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

"old times"

Rimshot!

"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"

by T.Moore on Feb 10, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs

I think the Bulls are getting to like these blow outs.

And so am I. Will the Bobcats score in the double-digits in the first quarter?

by Tim S. on Feb 10, 2012 1:39 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Oh, and a reminder about how the Charlotte pick works.

In 2013, the pick is top-12 protected.

In 2014, the pick is top-10 protected

In 2015, the pick is top-eight protected.

In 2016, the pick is unprotected.

So ideally, the Bobcats will have a top-12 pick this year (seems certain), a top-10 pick next year (seems likely), and a top-eight pick the year after that (certainly possible).

by Tim S. on Feb 10, 2012 1:43 PM CST reply actions

so the bulls have no say in when they take the pick?

it all just depends on where they bobcats fall year to year?

by BigforkBullsFan on Feb 10, 2012 2:42 PM CST up reply actions

i think we can choose whether to cash it in if it's not in the protected spots

but i dunno for sure

"It was so despicable, it was beyond [the Lakers-Celtics rivalry]; it was a new kind of hatred.". -Flea on the Heat

by paddyfairview on Feb 10, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions

That's my understanding, yes.

by Tim S. on Feb 10, 2012 6:34 PM CST up reply actions

Many of us will die before we can see that pick come to fruition.

Which is totally a good thing!

"Why can't Chapu be MVP of the league?" - Derrick Rose

by chapuforyou on Feb 10, 2012 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Are you talking about the Mayan apocalypse?

And if so, wouldn’t that be “All of us will die . . .”?

by arjoseph on Feb 10, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

No, that is not what I meant.

"Why can't Chapu be MVP of the league?" - Derrick Rose

by chapuforyou on Feb 10, 2012 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Did you transpose the years...

Or did you mean that you hope Charlotte has top 12 next year, top 10 the year following and so on…in other words, do we really have to wait until 2016 to get that pick…?

New signature coming...but its a process.

by Dionysus2.0 on Feb 10, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions