Around the league 2/15: several good storylines tonight.
by Tim S. on Feb 15, 2012 11:14 AM CST
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PrintThirteen games tonight, two on national TV (Grizzlies/Nets NBA TV, Trail Blazers/Warriors ESPN). Unfortunately, the nationally televised games are not the best on the schedule, so I hope you have League Pass or other access.
At 6:00, two of the better teams in the East square off, with the 76ers visiting the Magic. Also, the Spurs visit the Raptors, and the Spurs are on a bit of a tear during their rodeo trip. They've won eight in a row and four out of four on this long road trip.
At 6:30 the Pistons visit the Celtics. Bulls fans can hope the Pistons give the Celtics a good game and tire them out before tomorrow's game in Chicago. The Pacers come off a blowout loss at home against the Heat and look for revenge against the Cavaliers, but according to reports the Cavs will have Kyle Irving back while the Pacers may be without Granger, and the game is in Cleveland. The Kings will visit the Knicks and face the Linsanity phenomenon. The Grizzlies will visit the Nets -- not the game I would have picked for NBA TV, but there it is.
At 7:00 you can pick from Bobcats visiting Timberwolves (how strange it must be for the T-wolves to be prohibitive favorites) or the Hornets at the Bucks (meh), or the Thunder at the Rockets, which may be a good game, since the Rockets are 10-3 at home.
At 7:30 we have two of the better teams in the West, the Nuggets at the Mavericks. The Mavs may have finally recovered from their championship hangover, and the Nuggets are not as good away from home. At 8:00 we have the Hawks visiting the Suns -- I always enjoy watching Steve Nash defy age and lack of hops and this may be competitive since the Suns are at home.
At 9:00 it's the second nationally-televised game, the Trail Blazers, without LeMarcus Aldridge, visiting the Warriors, who have played well lately at home. Finally at 9:30 it's the Wizards, fresh off two surprising blow-out road victories, at the Clippers.
So, lots of reasons to watch tonight. I will leave you with a poll.
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I'm voting for Philly/Orlando because
Philly is, right now, the third best team in the East. That may change, but when the Bulls and Heat aren’t playing, my default is the 76ers. Plus, they may have trouble with the Magic in Orlando, so I’m hoping for a good game. That being said, there are several games of interest, so I may be flipping around.
I agree with just about all of that
plus, Iggy is one of my favorite players so I’m biased.
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by Saukrates on Feb 15, 2012 4:20 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I vote for linsanity because linsanity
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
I might watch the Knick game. Since I don't have league pass and live in N.Y.
Although I just started watching Arrested Development on Netflix, and might want to continue that.
On the J.R. Smith bandwagon until otherwise advised.
I hope Brandon Knight gets fed up with Rondo,
takes that mask he’s got on and just slams Rondo in the face with it. It’ll probably be good for Rondo, as looks-wise he’s got nowhere to go but up, but it’ll be even better for the Bulls. Imagine if we have Rose AND no Rondo………
As a big Magic fan, I'll be following the Magic/76ers
The Magic have looked good in winning 6 of their last 8 games following that horrible stretch of 5 losses in 6 games. A win over a quality 76ers team would continue to solidify the Magic as a legit contender in the East. They still hope to keep Dwight Howard also, and if they keep winning there might still be a chance he would want to stay.
Chicago Blackhawks... defense and goaltending must get better
Chicago Bears... entering a new era with Phil Emery as GM
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by Mike from Illinois on Feb 15, 2012 4:42 PM CST reply actions
Derrick Rose Must Destroy Lin
jk, its a great story
But, seriously, Rose will be the one who puts an end to this nonsense.
Most experts say he cannot keep this play up, but what if he can? Is it out of the question that he can have 25 and 9 month after month, and then year after year?
Actually, all of the experts I've read say Lin is likely for real.
He may not become a superstar, but it seems likely that he can have a long and productive career in the NBA. On the other hand, they also caution that Lin has way too many turnovers, and that a small sample size does not define a career. But they haven’t found any examples of bad players who have had a run like this, particularly at the beginning of their career.
there arent any good players
im not sure i get people still asking if hes for real, i guess maybe the ones who have yet to see him actually play…but i think there are limitations to lins game that no one dares discuss, and im not talking about the turnovers, which most pgs struggle with to start their careers.
Lin isnt a good defender, and he likely never will be…this stems to a bigger problem for lin, athleticism. Hes got a great build for a pg at a solid 6’3-6’4 and at 200 lbs he has some muscle mass, but hes not the same muscle mass as rose, hes not as athletic, and he likely never will be.
They show his crossover on john wall, but that play was just typical wizards blunder more than explosive lin. hes not incredibly quick or fast, he doesnt fly around the court with the ball in his hands like a steve nash, nor does he have the insane step or passing accuracy of a cp3, nor does he have the wide body type of derron williams with that meticulous dribble.
Right now hes closer to a Less efficient jose calderon, and maybe thats a good mark for what lin is. Lin of course is more susceptible to take the ball inside on drives, but both are great shooters, have good court vision, have good size, arent real athletic and are terrible on defense.
What bothers me most about lin is the way the media is playing him out to be. Hes a good kid, he reacts to pressure well, hes got tons of charisma, he has good court vision….all yes. But the media is making it seem that he can only go up from here, that he really lacks any flaws, and i think thats untrue.
His biggest strength is his incredible shooting ability, his stroke is pretty awesome, ive seen him keep that stroke regardless of how balanced or unbalanced he is, off one foot, leaning to the side or back, the stroke is pretty awesome. His court vision is good, but i dont think he will ever be a spectacular passer.
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by piccolomair on Feb 15, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
hes a poor man's tony parker
and if you remember, even last year in the spur’s awesome 60+ win season pop did not hesitate to bench TP because he wasn’t playing defense. it’s all about the system and pringles doesn’t emphasize D at all in his.
Under construction.
by anorexorcist on Feb 15, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
i dont buy the tony parker comparison
tony parker was known for his speed with the ball and ability to finish layups by cutting up the defense with his dribble. In his hay-day he wasnt even a particularly good shooter. And Im not sure, but i dont think parker was ever considered a terrible defender…but i could be wrong about that.
Lin really has no athletic advantage except the fact that hes 6’3 and 200lbs, and its not like hes pure muscle like rose either…..what makes him special is his offensive techniques, the way he times his dribbles tand the way he can consistently shoot the ball are really his two greatest techniques…
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by piccolomair on Feb 15, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Actually the spree of turnovers looked bad tonight...
he was out of control, telegraphing passes and physical defense was getting to him—another 6 tonight. First full game I saw. His vision and penetration were very impressive but the Kings could not make many shots and have little offensive flow.
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by mjtig on Feb 15, 2012 11:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Parker? Lin isn't that quick
Calderon is the better comparison
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
eh
nash isn’t quick either. Deal is, dude can penetrate
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
nash used to be pretty damn quick
hes still pretty nimble, nash is one of those guys you just like to watch just dribble, he sort floats around penetrating and then going back to the perimeter and then penetrating again, but its not like the aggressive drive type of penetrations. Hes just like dribbling and doing hesitation moves and while doing that is just weaving in and out of the painted area….lin doesnt have that ability.
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by piccolomair on Feb 15, 2012 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
If you're making comparisons, you're never gonna find a carbon copy
but I definitely saw some Nash in Lin tonight
by Stacey_Is_King on Feb 16, 2012 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
what are you talking about Lin never does hesitation moves
That’s like the entirety of his game! I mean, geez.
It’s not perfect but I think his style’s like a parker/nash amalgam.
Also, I played some pickup today. The hesitation dribble is the best move in the freakin’ world. I was playing 5 on 5 and all I had to do was beat my man and wait and the lane opened up like the red sea.
-learning from watching Jeremy Lin
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
i never said lin doesnt do hesitation moves
i said no one in the nba dribbles the ball like nash….no one…..
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Said:
Hes just like dribbling and doing hesitation moves and while doing that is just weaving in and out of the painted area….lin doesnt have that ability.
so, pretty clearly you did say that
Nash’s pretty unique though. As is Lin really, he dribbles superlow to the ground. So eh.
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
Lin is good for the League man, dont hate
Rose will destroy his ass all day any day, but still, can’t hate Linsanity.
My name is EARL
by Juan dela Cruz on Feb 15, 2012 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
I think that I will eventually hate Linsanity (Because of all the lin puns)
Not Lin tho, he’s cool…But fuck the Knicks
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Man, imagine, one month ago, saying that you wanted to watch the Sac/NYK game for anything other than penance...
these two teams were torture to watch. They have really coalesced lately.
That said, I find it very strange to watch non-Bulls game. I take for granted how damn good our defense is so that when someone gets to the rim unmolested my first reaction is shock.
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D-Rose approves of J-Lin
The league said that Lin’s jersey is the top seller this week at the NBA online store. Rose had been the leader. Still, the Chicago Bulls guard, who has been sidelined with a bad back, is fired up about Lin’s success.
“Jeremy, he’s playing, man,” Rose said. “He’s playing well and with a lot of confidence. Like I always say, that’s all you need in this league is confidence. He definitely has that. His teammates believe in him and I like him as a player.”
My name is EARL
And then
Rose would probably break Lin’s ankles, literally, And I would seriously feel bad for him….Im dead serious
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Probably, I just don't like the fact that Lin is winning games for Carmelo
that fake superstar does not deserve to be in the playoffs, no leadership, not caring about winning, I mean what has he done really? Never led the league in scoring, never been a All-NBA first teamer, only got out of the first round once, and absolute black hole, why is he still held in such a high regard?
Harvard has produced more Presidents (8) than NBA players (4)
by Juan dela Cruz on Feb 15, 2012 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
this makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside
reminds me of when the top players were being asked what they thought about rose during his rookie year and his second year. now they want to know rose’s opinion.
on top of that, every tweet and report i’ve heard has stated numerous teams run to the locker room after their game and immediately turn on knicks games. other players can’t help themselves, they really love what this kid is doing. and you have to LOL at this:
Storming out of the players’ lounge, Lakers forward Metta World Peace yelled at the top of his lungs.
“Linsanity!!!”
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin had just hit a game-winning three-pointer at the top of the key with half a second to play, lifting his team to a 90-87 victory over Toronto at Air Canada Centre. Apparently, Lin’s sixth consecutive game in which he scored at least 20 points also lifted the spirits of another high-market NBA team 3,000 miles away.
“Every Laker watching that game was rooting for Jeremy,” World Peace said after the Lakers’ 86-78 victory Tuesday over the Atlanta Hawks. “Everybody is really happy for him. I was about to say I’m … happy, but I didn’t say it. I’m Metta World Peace and I don’t talk like that.”
and in a larger sense, he is making their league more interesting and attention-worthy, which helps everyone. it’s such a refreshing change from hearing about lebitch and the two other divas.
Under construction.
by anorexorcist on Feb 15, 2012 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
i wish ppl would stop hating on lin (btw, im not calling out anyone from this blog)
the kid worked his ass off to get where he is and has been cut by the warriors, and rockets without given a fair chance to prove himself. I know people comapre him to Tebow, but hes NOTHING like that piece of talentless QB. I would love if Rose and Lin become two of the starting 5 in next yrs all star game (assuming both of them get more votes than wade).
Here's my feelings on Lin in a nutshell:
First off, he appears to be the real deal. Not saying he’ll be a superstar, but he’s undoubtedly gonna be in the league for a long time in some capacity. Second, whatever success he is currently experiencing is almost certainly aided by the fact that he plays for D’antoni. Not a knock, but it is truth. Third, and most importantly, he seems like a GREAT guy, which makes rooting for him incredibly easy. That being said, let me explain why I am sick as hell of this story, and of Jeremy Lin:
1) He’s a Knick. I hate the Knicks. The rest of the World should hate the Knicks. If Jeremy Lin is playing on any other team except for the New York Knicks (and maybe the Celtics), this story would be about 75% more fun for me, and more tolerable
2) ESPN/Twitter insanity. Not that I’m a big ESPN viewer, but we’re kidding ourselves if we don’t admit that ESPN basically forms the conversations that happen in sports. Whether you’re an older guy that bases everything he knows off of Sportscenter, or a young guy that hates everything ESPN, and constantly makes cracks about them, there’s no doubt that they are a huge cog in the machine. And right now that machine is 24/7 Jeremy Lin. It’s just too much, and I hate it.
3) He’s a point guard. By my nature, I’m predisposed to hate anyone that plays the same position as my favorite player, and the best player on the Bulls, Derrick Rose. Don’t know what it is, or what it says about me, but chances are, if you play pg in the NBA, I don’t like you.
4) He’s a Knick.
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 7:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
lol, true, i agree it lessens the liking for lin since hes a knick
it would be cool if he was on a team from the west like the rockets (lol, talk about irony!)
he wouldn't be the same thing if he was playing for a team other than the knicks
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by Juan dela Cruz on Feb 15, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
I'm in the NY market, so I've been watching these games.
Against my better judgment, Lin is making me actually ROOT for the Knicks in these games. I can’t explain it.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
no...NO!!! bulls fans rooting for the knicks?!!! what has this world come to?!!!
(starts hyperventilating and then watches old games of bulls vs knicks during the glory days)
I think that'll change once Melo comes back.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
...Lin creating new sins????
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Take that back!!
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Sin would be saying that we should take Lin over Derrick.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
He would say Westbrick > D-Rose
NFL: Jets & Cowboys / NBA: Bulls & Clippers / MLB: Mets / NHL: Islanders
NOOOOOOOO
See what I mean?
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
No, Not you too! Well, he's making the Knicks likable. Yes, I'm also watching them. I feel dirty,
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I look at it this way:
When Melo comes back and fucks it all up for Lin, it gives me another reason to hate him.
It’s a Lin-Win situation!
/facepalm
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
The puns will never end. You need more reason to hate Melo?
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Who doesn't like gravy?
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
You guys are just weird.
There are tons of exciting PGs in the NBA. Wetting yourselves over Lin doesn’t even make sense.
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
I'm the same way
Also being from NY I’ve been watching the games as well. I would have to say that I find myself cheering more for Jeremy Spoken than the Knicks. But this kid has ignited a fire under MSG and all of NYC. The buzz is contagious. And there are few, if any, places like that in the NBA.
I’m watching the game on DVR and Lin already has 5 points, 6 assists. Two were alley oops, a third also impressive.
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by AerialAssault on Feb 15, 2012 8:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Anothe double-double. 10pts 13 assists 4/6 shooting. Just something about him
That makes the MSG come alive. Knicks fans have optimism…. That the Bulls or Miami will crush
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Both the Bulls and the Heat will feast on his TOs.
He’s gonna have to watch that shit if he really wants to break through.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Lin has made me like the Knicks now, and I'm happy for them
I’m a terrible new-generation Bulls fan, sorry
by Stacey_Is_King on Feb 15, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
Turrrible man
Turrrible
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Lin should go to a lesser, small market team.
Perhaps the Kings (could save their franchise and keep the owners from relocating) or the Bucks, or T-Wolves, or Raptors or something like that. A lot of teams need some attention. It seems like there is a big gap from the top 6 markets to the rest in terms of exposure
I was thinking today: Wouldn't it be something if the Knicks sold high on him right now?
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Melo and Lin for LeBron and Norris Cole.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
The hype wouldn't be nearly as large
like, it’s be 10% of what it is now.
by Stacey_Is_King on Feb 15, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
Yep.
New York is what’s making this such a big deal
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
Haha, the MSG fans are booing Isaiah Thomas every time he touches the ball.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
ok, now that is funny
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
lin-sanity is actually good for the nba
the world has gotten sick of those three morons in south beach…
I agree.
And he actually looks like the real deal, unlike Tebow, who was a first-round pick and a known quantity, but had the playbook simplified to a Pop Warner level.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately it is also good for Miami.
They’ve been able to play under the radar a lot more this year, and this keeps attention off of them. I liked it better last year.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Feb 15, 2012 8:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Can't wait for the playoffs
Could you imagine the Lin led Knicks against the Heat in the 1st round?
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
5 rebounds away from a triple double
if he notched that tonight, I would be at a loss for words. I mean what else more could he possibly accomplish in such a short time frame? That’s what unbelievable about this. someone made the comment that he’s done in one week what some players never do their entire careers, playing for years and years (game winners, coming off bench to lead team in scoring, 20-10, etc).
Under construction.
I can't see him playing much in the fourth.
Unless the Kings pull out one of their NBA Jam “HE’S ON FIRE” spurts they usually reserve just for the Bulls.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
Well, Landry Fields
is also five assists from a triple double. I don’t see either of them happening.
He's also 4 turnovers away from a T-D
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Good to see the Sixers lose tonight.
Ryan Anderson, baby!
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:28 PM CST reply actions
Orlando shot 15 of 25 from 3-point range (60%)
and 8 of 13 from the foul line (61.5%). Ryan Anderson was 7 of 10 from three point range in 30 minutes.
Let's just trade Boozer for Anderson.
Dwight gets his buddy Booz and they can fuck up together down in Orlando, and we get a decent rebounder who is deadly from three-point range.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
He'll stat missing threes when becomes a Bull. But him and KK on floor together at the same time. RAININ THREES
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Wow, Boston can't beat the Pistons... at home?
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Even with Fuck Rondo getting 31.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
Pistons actually playing well
Kind of helps when you beat up other teams, but only lost by 4 to SAS, and now this win
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Indy's lost 4 straight?
About to be 5? Jeez.
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 8:42 PM CST reply actions
overrated team...
i think the bulls will have their number coming the next time they meet.
Rose will drop 35-plus.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
seriously, i dont ever want to give those thugs credit...
they play far more dirty than the heat and thats saying something.
And, in a perverse way, I can understand why the Heat get away with it (LeBron and Wade).
But the Pacers are straight up thugs and they have not earned the “superstar” treatment.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Feb 15, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
Pacers=Detroit Lions
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Foster=Suh
The asshole-ness not the talent
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
And ironically, Piston=Indianapolis Colts
in that they both suck.
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
You know they would come back to Earth at some point
They’re fairly talented and deep, but there’s nothing special about that team. They’ve gotten through this first portion of the schedule off adrenaline from last year’s playoffs.
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like Boston will lose to Detroit at home.
Although, the Pistons are certainly capable of blowing a double digit lead with under five to go.
Wonder why Brandon Jennings never understands that
inefficient chucking + low assists = really bad for your team?
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 9:06 PM CST reply actions
he once had a 55pt game!!!!
and that i think is exactly why he doesnt understand it. The thing that made him the national talk, was not his passing, or his assists, but it was him shooting the ball (chucking) and scoring many many points….and i feel hes been trying to reclaim all that….which is a huge flaw in him
Waiting for the Prodigal Son to Return KH12 BITCHES!!!!
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by piccolomair on Feb 15, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
He's lil Westbrick
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
i really like ramon sessions
he would be an awesome backup pg for rose. no offense to watson, but ramon is a very good pg with a solid passing ability. Watson, first round pick for sessions?
And did you seriously say 'and a first round pick'
because that’s ridiculous.
SIN-BANNED-ITY!!!
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
lol, a fan can dream doc
hes also on my fantasy team :)
Yeah, but that doesn't change the fact that we don't really need an awesome backup for Rose
That seems to be the part that people keep missing. How often do you see Super duper stars with awesome backups? As it stands, CJ is pretty much a luxury item. Unless Rose completely falls apart in the coming years, or the Bulls get really lucky in the draft with a pg, I’d bet that CJ Watson will be the best backup pg the Bulls will have in a while
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
Any chance
Anyone caught the Mike Tyson halftime interview at MSG? Funny stuff. Used the “S” word on live TV. Oooh. And admitted regret for that “whole ear thing”.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Feb 15, 2012 9:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Ok, am I an idiot for finding it hilarious that the guy in the background appears to be making the same face as Stacey King in this ESPN promo?
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
Three tales of 7 losses
cHeat losses:
—Hawks
—Warriors
—Clippers
—Nuggets (> 10)
—Bucks
—Bucks x2 (LMAO)
—Magic (> 10)
Thunder losses:
—Mavericks (> 10 pts)
—Blazers (10 pts)
—Wizards
—Clippers (> 10 pts)
—Spurs (> 10 pts)
—Kings
—Rockets
Bulls:
—Warriors (>10 pts)
—Hawks (>10 pts)
—Grizzlies (>10 pts)
—Pacers
—Heat
—Sixers
—Celtics
The Heat have lost to 3 sub .500 opponents. The Thunder have lost to 2 sub .500 opponents. The Bulls have lost to one. Plus, look at the teams we lost to (w/the Exception of the Warriors) compared to the teams the Thunder have lost to.
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whoops, forgot the sixers loss
that was also >10 pts.
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by anorexorcist on Feb 15, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
Should've also put "home vs. road". That's telling
Other than the Pacers game, every one of those Bulls’ losses was on the road
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
Ok, but can't you make the case that losses to good teams are more damning?
I mean, no one actually thinks the Bucks are better than the Heat. It was obviously a case where the Heat weren’t quite ready to play.
As for us, even though I’m not really concerned, one might find it a bit concerning that we continue to lose to the better opponents in games were, it appears like, both teams are ready to play?
(all that being said, I still don’t think any of this means much. at the end of the day, I don’t think there’s another team besides the Heat that could beat the Bulls in a seven game series if the Bulls are completely healthy. And, sorry, but I don’t think the Bulls will beat the Heat in the playoffs this year)
Whoever keeps putting Justin Timberlake in all these movies, please, stop.
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 15, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
None of it means anything.
If it did, then the Bulls, not the Heat, would have went to the Finals last year. It’s all a bunch of bullocks.
As a sidenote: I don’t think the Thunder are in the same category as the Bulls and Heat anyway.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
jeremy lin is a free agent next year
How fun would a backcourt of Rose and Lin be? Just saying haha.
by MartyMondays on Feb 15, 2012 10:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
You do realize that Kahn is going to offer him a ridiculously large contract
just so Lin can come off the bench and back up Rubio, Ridnour and Barea, right?
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
But Kahn will sign the rest of him!
KAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!!
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 15, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
as knicks fans have exhaustively researched and their media has confirmed
due to the way he was signed (not exactly sure if it has to do w/him being a nonguaranteed initially), even as an RFA Lin cannot be offered more than the MLE so the Knicks will be able to retain him easily for dirt cheap.
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by anorexorcist on Feb 15, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
same thing with Omer Asik
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 16, 2012 9:01 AM CST up reply actions
Remember when Indy got excited about closing in on the division lead?
Luolz!
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 16, 2012 1:22 AM CST reply actions
Round up.
So, Orlando beats Philly. Orlando seems to be trending upward as Philly trends downward. The Spurs continue their winning streak, nine in a row and five of five on the current road trip.
The Celtics lose to the Pistons at home. Let’s hope they don’t beat the Bulls in Chicago. Maybe they didn’t take the Pistons seriously but it would be frustrating to lose again to an inconsistent Celtics team. The Pacers lose by a lot to the Cavs, continuing their present slump. The Knicks blow out the Kings, continuing their winning streak. And Memphis beats New Jersey in a game no one cares about but NBA TV chose to nationally televise.
The Timberwolves beat the Bobcats, to no one’s surprise. The Rockets barely beat the Thunder in a close game that maybe should have been nationally televised.
The Mavs easily beat the Nuggets. Up next for the Mavs, visits to Philly on Friday and the Knicks — who could still be on a winning streak — on Sunday. Both will be nationally televised, and I’m looking forward to those games. Actually, their next four games are on national TV, as they host Boston next Monday and visit the Lakers next Wednesday.
The Hawks handle the Suns. The Hawks are playing pretty well without Horford, who should return before the playoffs.
The Trail Blazers barely beat the Warriors. At least this nationally televised game was close. And the Clippers beat the Wizards as expected, although it was less certain after the Wizards beat Portland handily the night before and stayed close in the first half.
by Tim S. on Feb 16, 2012 4:03 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
LaMarcus was injured within the first 2 mins of that game.
although it was less certain after the Wizards beat Portland handily the night before
"It was very impressive. Wouldn't you say, Scal?" Lucas said.
*Scalabrine gets down on all fours*
"Hey, Lebron," Scalabrine said, impersonating Lucas. "Need a boost?!"
This is the greatest idea in the history of sports fandom.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Feb 17, 2012 2:10 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
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